Air New Zealand replaces fleet

AIR NEW ZEALAND has ordered 14 Airbus A320 aircraft to replace its existing domestic fleet of 15 Boeing 737-300s.  The aircraft will be powered by IAE engines.  The A320, which is larger than the aircraft type it will replace, will enable Air New Zealand to increase capacity on routes that are starting to face capacity constraints at some airports during peak times.  Air New Zealand has also placed purchase options for a further 11 A320 aircraft, including the possibility of selecting the larger A321.  The order comes as no surprise with the carrier already a 12-strong Airbus A320 operator on short haul international sectors. www.airnewzealand.co.nz

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