Air New Zealand has welcomed its 30th ATR aircraft to its fleet, one ATR 72-600, which commenced regional operations on January 16, 2025.
This new ATR arrived in New Zealand on December 29, 2024, after a weeklong journey from ATR’s manufacturing site in Toulouse. Its journey spanned more than 20,000 kilometres, with stops in Heraklion (Greece), Riyadh, Oman, Hyderabad, Kuala Lumpur, Denpasar, Darwin, and Brisbane before arriving in Christchurch.
Air New Zealand's general manager of strategy, networks, and fleet, Baden Smith, described its ATR aircraft as the “backbone” of the airline’s domestic network for regional customers. “It performs exceptionally well in New Zealand's unique operating conditions with its fuel efficiency, reliability, and ability to access smaller airports,” added Smith.
Air New Zealand is expecting to receive another ATR order in mid-2025.
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