Air New Zealand's 787 is in BIG TROUBLE! Here's Why

Air New Zealand's 787 is in BIG TROUBLE! Here's Why === #fligavia #boeing #airbus #boeing787 #aviation === 00:00 Intro 00:25 Air New Zealand in Big Trouble 03:51 Airbus Faces Challenges in the U.S. 08:29 Etihad Airways Announces Record Profits === Air New Zealand's 787 is in BIG TROUBLE! Here's Why The aviation world is witnessing dramatic upheavals! From Air New Zealand grounding multiple Boeing 7 8 7 to major troubles threatening Airbus, and Etihad's record-breaking profits—these events make an unexpected context for the industry this year. What is really happening? How are Air New Zealand and Airbus dealing with their challenges? And is there any remarkable achievement? Let's find out now! Air New Zealand's 787 is in BIG TROUBLE! Here's Why Air New Zealand is facing a severe crisis as ongoing issues with its Boeing 7 8 7 Dreamliner engines push the airline into a challenging situation. Supply chain disruptions, particularly a shortage of engine components, are expected to keep several aircraft grounded throughout 20 25, severely impacting operations and forcing adjustments to fleet and network management strategies. The Boeing 7 8 7 Dash 9, the backbone of Air New Zealand’s long-haul operations, continues to struggle with the durability issues of its Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines—an ongoing problem that has plagued the airline for years. The number of aircraft out of service is expected to worsen, rising from 5 to 6 in late 20 24 to 10 to 11 in the second half of 20 25. This concerning trend signals difficult months ahead, as the supply chain crisis shows no signs of abating. Air New Zealand's 787 is in BIG TROUBLE! Here's Why Beyond the Boeing 7 8 7, maintenance issues have also spread to Pratt & Whitney engines on the Airbus A3 20 Neo fleet, putting Air New Zealand in a situation where as many as 11 aircraft—nearly one-fifth of its fleet—could be grounded at peak times in the latter half of 20 25. Meanwhile, the persistent problems with Rolls-Royce engines on the Dreamliner have forced the airline to lease replacement aircraft to maintain operations. Projections indicate that up to five narrow-body and six wide-body aircraft will be affected, further complicating the airline’s operational challenges. Air New Zealand’s CEO, Greg Foran, has warned that this crisis could drag on for another two to three years before the fleet returns to full capacity. The root cause lies in severe backlogs at engine manufacturers like Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney, who are struggling to meet repair demands and supply new components. For Air New Zealand, the financial burden is immense: an estimated 150 New Zealand million dollars in annual costs due to these disruptions, with around 1 New Zealand billion dollars in capital effectively frozen in grounded aircraft at any given time. Even with a solid financial foundation as a member of Star Alliance, this presents an unprecedented challenge for the airline.