Air New Zealand to invest $3.5bn to purchase eight new 787-9 Dreamliners and five A320neo

Air New Zealand is planning to invest $3.5 bn in new aircraft and retrofitting of its existing fleet over the next five years as a part of its plan to fly 4.5 million seats on 39 international routes, between March and October 2023. The investment includes purchase of eight new 787-9 Dreamliners and five Airbus A320neo aircraft to add more seats on the Tasman and Pacific Island services. This includes the interior refurbishment of its 14 Boeing 787 aircraft, including the airline’s new Business Premier Luxe and refreshed cabins. Work is expected to start next year. The airline is also