‘Hard, painful work’: Outgoing Air NZ boss on engine crisis

Air NZ’s A320 and A321neos have Pratt & Whitney engines, which have been subject to a global recall since 2023 due to parts cracking. (Image: Supplied)

John Anthony

Thu, 25 Sep 2025

Outgoing Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran used his final annual shareholders’ meeting to lay bare the airline’s crippling engine troubles.Air NZ’s A321neos have been caught up in global Pratt & Whitney engine durability problems, while its 787s are affected by worldwide Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 blade issues.Chair Therese Walsh set the stage, stating that engine availability remained its most significant operational constraint, with up to 11 aircraft grounded at times, representing approximately 20% of its jet fleet...

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