Air New Zealand is celebrating the 10-year anniversary of receiving the game-changing aircraft.
Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said: “From day one, customers have been captivated by the Dreamliner’s features. The aircraft was designed with the customer comfort experience front of mind. It introduced the largest electronically dimmable windows of any passenger jet, transformed onboard comfort with the cabin pressurised at 6,000 feet, leaving passengers feeling fresher and better rested when flying on the Dreamliner, and featured an onboard turbulence management system for a smoother ride.
“The aircraft introduced new technology that transformed the travel experience for customers and the flying experience for pilots. Customers saw touch screen in flight entertainment for the first time, marking the beginning of the end for the onboard remote control. For pilots, the state-of-the-art flight deck transformed the flying experience at the front of the aircraft too.
“What’s more, the Dreamliner also changed the game when it came to aircraft emissions. Its design means it is 20 per cent more fuel efficient than other aircraft of its size, making it the ideal aircraft to invest in on our journey to decarbonisation.
“The Dreamliner was a crucial aircraft in the expansion of our network. Its design and fuel efficiency mean it’s the perfect aircraft for ultra long haul travel. Because of the Dreamliner, we were able to expand our network in 2022 to include our flagship route to New York.”
Looking to the future, Air New Zealand is continuing to invest in the Dreamliner, with its current fleet getting an upgrade, as well as having eight new Dreamliners on order.
“We will soon become the first airline in the world to fully retrofit a Dreamliner nose to tail. This means we will begin introducing our brand new cabin interiors on our existing aircraft, including our redesigned Business Premier cabin, a brand new hard shell Premium Economy seat, and updated product throughout Economy.
“In 2025, we’re expecting the delivery of our first new Dreamliner from Boeing. Our first aircraft will include our new interior products and will have the added bonus of the highly anticipated Skynest.
“We know our customers are eagerly anticipating the next evolution of our Dreamliners and we can’t wait for them to experience our most innovative aircraft to date.”
