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What planes do Air NZ have?

What planes do Air NZ have?

Jet aircraft

Aircraft In operation Average age (years)
B787-9 14 3.4
Airbus A320 – Short haul 6 15.7
Airbus A320 – Domestic NZ 17 6.1
A320/A321neo 11 0.9

What happened to Air NZ in 2001?

Air New Zealand was privatised in 1989 but in 2001 the New Zealand Government took up 80% ownership in return for injecting $885 million after the airline ran into financial difficulty.

How much do Air NZ pilots get paid?

Pilots who fly turboprop (propeller) planes on domestic routes earn between $50,000 and $150,000 a year. Pilots who fly jet planes on domestic or international routes earn between $80,000 and $190,000 or more. International jet pilot captains can earn up to $300,000.

What kind of planes does Air New Zealand fly?

Operating fleet. Air New Zealand’s aircraft vary in size from the Bombardier Q300 to the Boeing 777-300. Check the table below for information about Air New Zealand’s operating fleet.

How old is the Air New Zealand fleet?

Fleet Matrix Aircraft Type Current Current Current Avg. Age In Service Parked Total ATR 42/72 26 2 28 4.4 Years ATR 72 26 2 28 4.4 Years Airbus A320 23 2 25 8.0 Years

How many seats does Air New Zealand have?

The refit increased the number of premium economy seats from 44 to 54 and the total seats on board from 332 to 342. In July 2018, Air New Zealand dry-leased an EVA Air 777-300ER as temporary cover due to ongoing issues with Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9 fleet.

When did Air New Zealand start using the 777?

Air New Zealand added the Boeing 777 to its fleet in 2004. As of 2014, the 777-200ER and the larger -300ER formed the core of the airline’s long-haul fleet.