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Air New Zealand invests in battery powered aircraft
December 7th 2023
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has signed a firm order with BETA Technologies for a battery powered all-electric aircraft that will operate as a demonstrator airplane from 2026. Read More » Initially, the ALIA will fly cargo-only services in partnership with New Zealand Post. “This is a small but important step in a much larger journey for Air New Zealand,” Air NZ CEO, Greg Foran, said. “Decarbonising aviation is not easy and we have a lot of work to do. We need to accelerate the pace of change in technology, infrastructure, operations and regulation. By flying the ALIA, we hope to advance our knowledge and carry out the transformation needed in the aviation system in Aotearoa for us to fly fleet replacing next generation aircraft from 2030.” In addition to the one firm order, the Star Alliance member has options for another two ALIAs and purchase rights for 20 more of the type.
