Air New Zealand celebrates 10th anniversary of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Carried more than 11 million customers on 59,000 Dreamliner flights, resulting in 475,000 flying hours.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner soars through the skies of Aotearoa, as Air New Zealand celebrates a decade of its game-changing aircraft. In 2014, the national carrier flew the Dreamliner into Auckland for the first time after it had signed on to be the global launch customer for the aircraft. Air New Zealand is said to have carried more than 11 million customers on 59,000 Dreamliner flights, resulting in 475,000 flying hours.

Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer, Leanne Geraghty says, “From day one, customers have been captivated by the Dreamliner’s features. The Dreamliner also changed the game when it came to aircraft emissions. Its design means it is 20 percent more fuel efficient than other aircraft of its size, making it the ideal aircraft to invest in on our journey to decarbonisation.”

“The Dreamliner was a crucial aircraft in the expansion of our network. Its design and fuel efficiency mean it’s the perfect aircraft for ultra long haul travel. Because of the Dreamliner, we were able to expand our network in 2022 to include our flagship route to New York.”

Looking to the future, Air New Zealand is continuing to invest in the Dreamliner, with its current fleet getting an upgrade, as well as having eight new Dreamliners on order. “We will soon become the first airline in the world to fully retrofit a Dreamliner nose to tail. This means we will begin introducing our brand-new cabin interiors on our existing aircraft, including our redesigned Business Premier cabin, a brand-new hard shell Premium Economy seat, and updated product throughout Economy. In 2025, we’re expecting the delivery of our first new Dreamliner from Boeing. Our first aircraft will include our new interior products and will have the added bonus of the highly anticipated Skynest.”