Air New Zealand to welcome new A321neo aircraft

Air New Zealand is preparing to welcome the arrival of its latest Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the first of two jets set to land on home soil on June 4, 2025. The aircraft will complete an impressive 19,342-kilometre journey from the Airbus facility in Hamburg to Auckland, with scheduled stopovers in Muscat, Kuala Lumpur and Cairns.

Configured for services to Australia and the Pacific islands, the A321neo will seat 214 passengers and represents a major step forward in narrow-body aircraft innovation. The new jet offers enhanced fuel efficiency, increased capacity, and reduced environmental impact