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    Air New Zealand's one step closer to flying its first electric aircraft around the country - a year ahead of schedule

    Air New Zealand's one step closer to flying its first electric aircraft around the country - a year ahead of schedule

    12 December 2024

    Air New Zealand
    Air New Zealand
    The national carrier says a battery-electric aircraft will take to the air in a technical demonstrator programme, from mid-2025.

    It will be based in Hamilton and Wellington.

    A battery electric plane will begin operations for commercial cargo services between Wellington and Blenheim, in 2026

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity


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