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Dec23Air New Zealand and partners ready for biofuel test flight
The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel is ready to go next Tuesday, 30 December 2008.
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Dec19Air New Zealand purchases Boeing 787 and 777-300 simulators
Air New Zealand has purchased Boeing 787 and Boeing 777-300 full-flight simulators to be based at its Auckland simulator centre.
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Dec10New date announced for Air New Zealand biofuel test flight
The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel will take place on 30 December.
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Dec715:12Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
The family and friends of the New Zealanders lost in the A320 accident in France have started the process of travelling home to be reunited with loved ones.
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Dec508:23Family, Friends and Colleagues Remember in Perpignan
More than 20 family and friends together with Air New Zealand and government support teams gathered on Canet Beach this afternoon to remember the five New Zealanders and two German pilots tragically lost in the Airbus A320 accident last Thursday, 27 November (French time).
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Dec213:28Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
More than 20 family and friends of the New Zealanders lost in the A320 accident will be in Perpignan by tomorrow.
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Dec210:28Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
Air New Zealand can confirm that French search and rescue divers have found a third body and the cockpit of the A320.
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Dec1Biofuel Test Flight Postponed
Air New Zealand advises that it is postponing its biofuel test flight which was due to take place on Wednesday 3 December, and also the pre-flight briefing on Tuesday 2 December, to early January 2009.
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Nov3020:47Statement from Murray White's parents
Mike and Colleen White, the parents of Murray White, have asked Air New Zealand to issue the following statement on their behalf:
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Nov3013:52Brian Horrel tribute on behalf of Shellie and the family
The following statement is issued on behalf of Captain Brian Horrell's wife, Shellie, and the family. The statement was written with the support of some of Brian's closest colleagues.
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Nov3012:20Air New Zealand A320 Accident - Statement from Murray White's partner
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Rob Fyfe has arrived in Perpignan this evening with family members of missing Auckland-based Air New Zealand engineer Murray White.
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Nov3008:07Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
French search and rescue divers have recovered the cockpit voice recorder from the A320 that was lost in the Mediterranean on Friday.
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Nov2920:30Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
Family members of two of the five New Zealanders lost in the A320 crash will travel to France tonight.
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Nov2913:28Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
French search and rescue teams are working in deteriorating weather conditions to try and retrieve the two flight recorders from the A320 on lease to Germany's XL Airways that was lost in the Mediterranean yesterday.
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Nov2909:00Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
French authorities have now advised Air New Zealand that it should not expect there to be any survivors after its Airbus A320 that was on lease to XL Airways of Germany was lost in the Mediterranean yesterday.
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Nov2906:00Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
French search and rescue authorities have advised they now have locator signals from the two black box flight recorders from the Airbus A320 that was on lease to XL Airways of Germany and lost in the Mediterranean yesterday.
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Nov2821:46Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
Air New Zealand has a support team in place in Perpignan, with New Zealand-based staff including Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe en-route to France as search and rescue efforts continue.
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Nov2817:24Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
Air New Zealand can now confirm the name of its fourth staff member who is missing after our Airbus A320 on lease to XL Airways from Germany was lost in the Mediterranean Sea this morning.
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Nov2814:38Air New Zealand A320 Accident Update
Air New Zealand can now advise the names of its staff who are missing after our Airbus A320 on lease to XL Airways from Germany was lost in the Mediterranean Sea this morning.
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Nov2808:29Airbus A320 Incident in France
An Airbus A320 operated by XL Airways of Germany has been lost in the Mediterranean.
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Nov26Air New Zealand biofuel test flight all set
The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel is ready to go next Wednesday 3 December 2008.
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Nov17Fuel surcharge amendment
The fuel surcharge on travel between Japan and New Zealand will be reduced for tickets issued on or after 1 January 2009.
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Nov11World first flight to take off on 3 December
The world's first commercial aviation test flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel will take place on 3 December 2008.
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Oct29Air New Zealand Sustainable Biofuel Test Flight Update
The world's first commercial aviation flight powered by a sustainable second-generation biofuel moved a step closer this week.
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Sep29Fuel surcharge amendment
In response to escalating fuel prices Air New Zealand has increased the fuel surcharge for travel between Japan and New Zealand. This amendment will be applied to all tickets issued on or after 1 October, 2006.
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Sep26More Premium Economy seats from Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is to double the number of available Pacific Premium Economy seats on its fleet of eight 777-200ER aircraft in line with unprecedented demand.
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Sep19Air New Zealand launches specialist aircraft interior design business
Air New Zealand has created a standalone company with 50 staff to capture opportunities in the global aircraft interior design business.
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Sep16Air New Zealand fits winglets to reduce fuel, emissions
Air New Zealand estimates it will save more than NZ$7.5 million in fuel and 16,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually by fitting performance-enhancing blended winglets on to its five Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
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Sep16Air New Zealand installs dryers to cut aircraft emissions
Air New Zealand is reinforcing its claim to the title of the world's most environmentally responsible airline by installing new equipment that will reduce the carbon emissions from its international jet fleet.
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Sep12World first to demonstrate potential to reduce carbon emissions by millions of tonnes
Air New Zealand and key aviation partners will today demonstrate the potential for the commercial aviation industry to reduce carbon emissions by millions of tonnes annually, with a test flight between Auckland and San Francisco.
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Sep9Fuel surcharge amendment
The fuel surcharge on travel between Japan and New Zealand will remain unchanged from the amendment that was introduced in July 2008.
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Aug26Air New Zealand bio fuel trial on track for year-end
Air New Zealand is a step closer to its bio-fuel test flight using a 747-400 aircraft, with the refining of the sustainable fuel underway in the US.
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Aug26Air New Zealand earnings down 24% on high fuel cost
Air New Zealand today announced Normalised Earnings* before unusual items and taxation of $197 million for the year ended 30 June 2008, a decrease of 24 percent on last year.
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Jun30Top Tourism Operator appointed to Air New Zealand Board
Paul Bingham, one of New Zealand's top tourism operators, has been appointed to the Air New Zealand Board as an additional non executive Director.
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Jun19Air New Zealand joins newly formed Algal Biomass Organisation
Coalition of visionary airlines and leading fuel technology innovator join World's first Global Algae Trade Association to advocate for further development as sustainable fuel source
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Jun11Inflight Entertainment now available from boarding to landing
Customers flying on Air New Zealand 777 and 747 aircraft can now enjoy their personal seat-back entertainment system from the moment they sit down till the moment the aircraft lands.
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Jun5Air New Zealand's environmentally sustainable fuel aspirations
Air New Zealand announced today it expects to use at least one million barrels of environmentally sustainable fuel annually by 2013.
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Jun5Fuel surcharge amendment
In response to escalating fuel prices Air New Zealand has increased the fuel surcharge for travel between Japan and New Zealand. This amendment will be applied to all tickets issued on or after 1 July, 2008.
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Jun5Air New Zealand makes significant carbon emission reductions
Air New Zealand's fuel savings initiative programme is on track to see the airline reduce its carbon dioxide emissions by more than 100,000 tonnes.
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May16Air New Zealand to establish Aviation Academy
Air New Zealand is to establish an aviation academy to develop and nurture home-grown pilots, cabin crew, engineers and specialist airline management staff.
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Apr10Air New Zealand disappointed by Boeing 787 delay
Air New Zealand has today had confirmation from Boeing that it can expect a delay in the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
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Feb29Air New Zealand posts solid interim profits
Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation and unusual items of $159 million for the six-month period ended 31 December 2007, an increase of 62 percent on the same period last year. Net profit after tax was $115 million, up 58 percent.
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Feb1Air New Zealand launches new domestic inflight service
Air New Zealand customers flying on domestic jet services can look forward to an improved complimentary inflight service from Monday, February 4.
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Jan29Air New Zealand recognised as the best in passenger service
Air New Zealand has been judged as having the world's best passenger service in the prestigious Air Transport World magazine awards.
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