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Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo Aborts Take Off After Bird Strike

Today, an Air New Zealand A321neo suffered a bird strike while accelerating on the runway, but the pilots’ quick reactions saved the day.

A serious security threat delayed the departure of an Air New Zealand flight on Friday afternoon.

The aircraft landed back at Christchurch one hour and 20 minutes after its initial departure.

Configured with up to 68 economy class seats, the aircraft will support Air New Zealand’s regional operations.

Australian hit kid’s show, Bluey was the most watched television show onboard.

Passengers on the flight to New Zealand from San Francisco missed Christmas entirely when the flight crossed the international date line.

Air New Zealand has secured its targeted SAF usage in 2025 with substantial supplies in Los Angeles and San Francisco

Thanks to modern technologies, the impact of a lightning strike today is often minimal.

New Zealand’s flag carrier has grown from humble beginnings to an extensive network around the Pacific Rim.

The ATR 72 is a popular choice for regional flight operations.