Air New Zealand's first Airbus A321neo is due to land in Auckland tonight after having taken formal delivery of the aircraft last Wednesday.
Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks say they plan to work together on making autonomous electric air travel a reality for all New Zealanders.
The New Zealand government has given the green light to Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines' (SIA) continuing their alliance for a further five years.
Air New Zealand chairman Tony Carter says rising fuel prices is undoubtedly the biggest headwind the airline faces in the period ahead.
Air New Zealand plans to begin Airbus A321neo commercial flights from November 12 2018. Its first A321neo has been painted in all-black livery.
Air NZ expects all necessary inspections for its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power its Boeing 787-9s will be completed within the next 12 months.
