Media Releases - 2007

Air New Zealand's Engineering Services ANZES has signed a $45 million, five-year contract with Virgin Blue Airlines Pty for the heavy maintenance of the Australian airline's domestic Boeing737 fleet.

Air New Zealand has announced its intention to operate a direct service between Auckland and Beijing from 18 July 2008, Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe said today.

Air New Zealand is looking to revolutionise its long-haul customers' travel experience with the introduction of an in-flight International Airline Concierge service - a first in the aviation industry.

New Zealanders have the chance to make a difference to the lives of some of our nation's most special children next month when the second annual Kids At Christmas Charity Auction kicks off.

Air New Zealand is to celebrate the best of Kiwi summer by introducing free award-winning wines on its flights between Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Air New Zealand has appointed Bruce Parton to the role of Group General Manager Shorthaul Airline.

Air New Zealand's innovative online solutions for travellers have seen the company win three categories at last night's TUANZ Business Internet Awards 2007.

Applications for the 2007 Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Olympic Sports are Now Open

Air New Zealand will play a world-leading role in the development of more environmentally friendly fuel for commercial aircraft.

During a routine maintenance inspection last night the Eagle Air engineering team identified an issue with an undercarriage component on a Beech 1900D aircraft.

Celebrated Kiwi fashion designers Kate Sylvester and Adrian Hailwood have scooped up New Zealand's most coveted fashion business prize in the fourth annual Air New Zealand Fashion Export Awards.

Marcia Rogers of Cedar Rapids, Iowa was tonight named the inaugural recipient of the Air New Zealand Ambassador Award, introduced as part of the 2007 AmCham-UPS Success & Innovation Awards.

Air New Zealand has welcomed today's announcement by Prime Minister Helen Clark of a new "Blue Sky" Air Transport Agreement between New Zealand and Canada.

Air New Zealand has today revealed an impressive list* of 30 designers set to take part in the 30,000ft Catwalk; an exclusive mid-flight sneak preview of Air New Zealand Fashion Week 2007.

Applications for the Inaugural Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Film now open.

This year Dad can say goodbye to his annual gift of socks - Air New Zealand is giving him something to really celebrate for Father's Day!

Fashionistas around the globe will gain A-list entry to Air New Zealand Fashion Week with the launch of a new free-to-access website featuring highlights from exclusive designer shows.

Air New Zealand says it will not be beaten on price and is surprised at how expensive Pacific Blue plans to make domestic air travel for its customers.

A report released today by Investigate magazine is sensationalist and riddled with factual errors, says Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand customers will soon have the East Coast of the United States opened up to them as a result of a proposed codeshare agreement with US Airways.

- Kiwis talking on live billboard in Sydney -

Air New Zealand has secured internationally acclaimed director Martin Campbell as mentor for its new scholarship within the Inspiring New Zealanders programme - the Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Film.

Air New Zealand Technical Operations has won a five-year contract to carry out heavy maintenance on Hawaiian Airlines' fleet of 18 Boeing 767 aircraft.

One-dollar fares to celebrate grabaseat's first birthday today sparked a frenzy of online activity as Kiwis snapped up Air New Zealand's cheapest-ever domestic fares.

New Zealand consumers stand to gain substantial benefits from possible changes to the regulatory regime that governs the activities of monopoly airport providers, Air New Zealand said today.

Today's announcement that landing charges at Auckland International Airport will increase by more than 13% over the next five years again exposes the failings of having no effective regulatory regime to protect the interests of travellers from monopoly abuse, Air New Zealand said today.

Air New Zealand has today announced it will commence reciprocal codeshare flights with Shanghai Airlines effective from 1 July 2007.

Air New Zealand has today announced it will commence reciprocal codeshare flights with Air China effective from 1 July 2007.

Air New Zealand today announced that it would be suspending its Nadi - Rarotonga service, effective from October 27 this year.

Eagle Air wishes to advise that one of its Beech 1900D aircraft with 17 people on board made an emergency wheels up landing at Blenheim airport around 0915 today.

Air New Zealand today announced that its new non-stop service between Auckland and Vancouver will operate year-round, following strong demand from customers.

Air New Zealand today announced to staff a significant initiative to assist with their retirement savings.

Air New Zealand is to increase the number of Pacific Premium Economy seats on its B747 fleet a second time, following continued strong customer demand for the newly revamped product.

Air Nelson today reassured customers that it is putting contingency plans in place to minimise the impact of a proposed strike by members of the EPMU.

Air New Zealand has broken its domestic online one-day fare sales record.

Air New Zealand has broken its one-day online sales record by an amazing 23%.

Air New Zealand's new Buy on Board service is proving a hit with domestic customers, with the airline regularly exhausting its supplies by the end of the day.

Air New Zealand expects to sell its 100,000th ludicrously low airfare on grabaseat this week.

Air New Zealand is likely to decide on Monday whether to retain its Airport Services work in-house.

The first MTV Mile High Gig has sold out. Air New Zealand Flight NZ1703 departing April 28th from Auckland to Sydney will see passengers party in the air as two New Zealand bands perform mid-flight on the way to the MTV Australia Video Music Awards.

A tropical island complete with sand, palm trees and bures is being constructed at Western Springs lakeside ahead of this weekend's Pasifika Festival 2007.

Air New Zealand today announced Matthew Stafford as the recipient of the first Air New Zealand Inspiring New Zealanders in Wine scholarship.

Air New Zealand has today announced a profit before unusuals and tax of $109 million for the six month period ending 31 December 2006, an increase of 35% ($28m) on the poor performance in the same period last year.

Air New Zealand will launch direct flights between Auckland and Vancouver in November.

Air New Zealand staff working in Airport Services are being caused continued unnecessary pain and distress by EPMU attempts to delay a decision on whether to outsource ground handling in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

On January 28, Air New Zealand will be launching its new brand campaign on nationwide television, cinema, and outdoor billboards.

Air New Zealand will slash the cost of domestic air travel.