Air NZ may consider bigger electric aircraft after Alia inter-island trial

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Air NZ may consider bigger electric aircraft after Alia inter-island trial

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Air New Zealand is exploring the potential use of larger electric aircraft for short inter-island flights following a successful trial with an Alia electric aircraft. However, they confirmed that electric aircraft are not suitable for long-haul planes like the Boeing 787.

Airline says electric aircraft may suit short flights, but not 787s.

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