US EditionAir New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
- Air New Zealand unveiled its first fully retrofitted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in Auckland, scheduled to fly from Auckland to Brisbane on May 19, 2025.
- After several years of dedicated research and innovation, the retrofit took 184 days in Singapore and represents the airline’s first introduction of a new onboard product in more than 15 years.
- The redesigned cabin features new seats in all classes, 26 Business Premier seats with sliding privacy screens, an upgraded 'Luxe' option, bigger entertainment screens, and a new SkyPantry self-serve snack area in Economy.
- The total retrofit project will cost about NZ$500 million, update all 14 existing 787-9s by the end of 2026, and plans include seven aircraft completed by year-end and a gradual rollout to routes like San Francisco and Vancouver.
- This program implies a major investment in elevating passenger experience and cabin privacy while extending the service life of Air New Zealand’s 787-9 fleet amid future fleet expansions.
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Air New Zealand unveils fully redesigned 787-9 Dreamliner
Customers who fly on Air New Zealand’s retrofitted Dreamliner can expect an elevated experience throughout the aircraft, with new seats in every cabin, an all-new inflight entertainment system, and larger inflight entertainment screens. Photo supplied Air New Zealand has unveiled its first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner in Auckland. The national carrier’s first retrofitted aircraft will take to the skies for the first time on May 19, flying from A…
Air New Zealand unveils fully redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
This world-first retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner (ZK-NZH) is in Auckland undergoing final testing before it takes to the skies for the first time on May 19th from Auckland to Brisbane. Later that evening, the aircraft will complete its first long-haul service from Auckland to San Francisco. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran says it’s an incredibly special moment to launch the future of…
Air New Zealand unveils new uniform & retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner
Rate this post To celebrate its 85th anniversary, Air New Zealand has introduced a new cabin crew uniform and the world’s first fully retrofitted 787-9 Dreamliner. These landmark changes signal a renewed commitment to elevating its brand identity and enhancing the passenger experience. With a fresh look and cutting-edge upgrades, the airline is setting new standards in aviation. In a press statement the airline says that the new uniform, designe…
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