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Air New Zealand’s Groundbreaking Electric Aircraft Programme Sets the Stage for a Sustainable Aviation Revolution with Record-Breaking Flights Across the Nation
Air New Zealand’s Groundbreaking Electric Aircraft Programme Sets the Stage for a Sustainable Aviation Revolution with Record-Breaking Flights Across the Nation In an ambitious move towards sustainable aviation, Air New Zealand, in collaboration with BETA Technologies, has made substantial strides with its electric aircraft programme. Over the course of this initiative, the battery-electric ALIA CX300 successfully completed over 100 flights, covering a total distance of 13,000 kilometres. It visited 12 different airports and aerodromes spread across New Zealand’s North and South Islands, collecting valuable real-world operational data. The flights were conducted...