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Air NZ Projects $390 M Loss, Fleet Woes Delay India Flights

5/19/2026

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Air New Zealand projects a $390 million loss and a fleet still recovering from engine problems, limiting expansion.
It is studying direct long-haul routes to India, the Philippines and South Korea, with Indian flights unlikely before the end of 2028 pending new aircraft and regulator approval.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said all Boeing 787s should return by late June 2026 and all Airbus planes by 2027.

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Air New Zealand projects a $390 million loss and a fleet still recovering from engine problems, limiting expansion.
It is studying direct long-haul routes to India, the Philippines and South Korea, with Indian flights unlikely before the end of 2028 pending new aircraft and regulator approval.
CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said all Boeing 787s should return by late June 2026 and all Airbus planes by 2027.