Air New Zealand has announced its Tūhono Supplier Award winners.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran commented: “Our suppliers are an integral part of keeping Air New Zealand operating. We’re incredibly grateful for every one of these partnerships, particularly after three years of a challenging operating environment.
“We first launched these awards in 2019 to come together and celebrate the fantastic contributions our suppliers make to Air New Zealand. The airline wouldn’t be where it is today without them.”
The categories and winners are as follows:
Customer Impact Award
For a supplier who has made an outstanding contribution to Air New Zealand’s customer experience or customer journey.
Winner: Flight Interiors
Flight Interiors has been supplying and managing soft furnishings for Air New Zealand’s aircraft interiors for more than 30 years.
Operational Excellence Award
For a supplier who has made an outstanding contribution to Air New Zealand’s operational performance.
Winner: Deane Apparel
Deane Apparel have supplied Air New Zealand uniforms since the roll out of the Trelise Cooper uniform in 2011.
Innovation Award
For a supplier who has created, driven and delivered world-class innovate solutions that have benefited Air New Zealand
Winner: Flight Keys
Flight Keys provide a flight planning software solution to Air New Zealand that has enabled more accurate and faster flight planning and reduced paper usage.
Sustainability Award
For a supplier who has made an outstanding contribution towards Air New Zealand’s sustainability strategy.
Winner: Christchurch International Airport Limited
Christchurch Airport is working with Air New Zealand to progress a more sustainable aviation industry in Aotearoa.
Regional Partnership Award
For a regional New Zealand supplier that consistently demonstrates outstanding performance and punches above their weight in supercharging regional New Zealand.
Winner: Beacon Group
Beacon Group supports the airline’s ramp and back of house operations at Dunedin Airport.
Best International Partnership Award
For an international supplier who has created mutual value through strategic alignment and delivery of key initiatives to keep Air New Zealand at the forefront of aviation and tourism.
Winner: PACTL
PACTL provides ground handling services in Shanghai for Air New Zealand’s cargo business.
Best New Zealand Partnership Award
For a New Zealand supplier who has created mutual value through strategic alignment and delivery of key initiatives to keep Air New Zealand at the forefront of aviation and tourism.
Winner: Rako Science
Rako Science partnered with Air New Zealand to introduce saliva testing for Air New Zealand’s workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Tūhono Award
The supreme award with the winner selected from among the individual category award winners. For a supplier who has demonstrated commitment to its relationship with Air New Zealand by regularly stepping up and above and beyond for the airline.
Winner: Christchurch International Airport Limited
