Air New Zealand has taken delivery of its first retrofitted 787-9 aircraft, six months after the interior refurbishment of the plane began in Singapore.
"Seeing the first of our 14 Dreamliners to undergo this transformation arrive home is a huge moment for our people, our customers, and the future of Air New Zealand,” said Jeremy O'Brien, Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer.
The second of the airline's 787-9 to be retrofitted with the new interiors is already in Singapore, undergoing work, with a total of seven aircraft expected to be completed by the end of the year.
The airline confirmed that all 787-9s will be updated with a new cabin layout by the end of 2026.