Air New Zealand
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From 5 stories, the newest dated 8 Sept 2026. Summary written 4 Oct 2026.
Air New Zealand is an airline that currently connects 15 Indian destinations via Singapore. [1] source: Financial Express
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It is expanding its India commercial presence and expects tourism, business travel, education and cargo demand to support new nonstop services. [1] source: Financial Express Singapore Airlines bought 25% of Air New Zealand in 2000 and exited its remaining 6.3% stake at a cost of about $336 million in 2004. [2] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
In July 2026, Air India (Tata group) and Air New Zealand were discussing a joint venture for non-stop India-New Zealand flights, following a March 2025 MoU and codeshare and subject to regulatory approval. [3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In August 2026, Air New Zealand was evaluating direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru under the India-New Zealand FTA. [1] source: Financial Express Around 81,000 Indian visitors travelled to New Zealand in 2024-25, and about 8,000 Indian visitors arrived in April 2026. [1] source: Financial Express
In August 2026, Campbell Wilson, the outgoing Air India CEO and Managing Director, was appointed an Air New Zealand director, subject to shareholder approval on September 24. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine Air New Zealand's board currently has 7 members. [5] source: Outlook Business Wilson previously held senior roles at Singapore Airlines and founded its low-cost carrier Scoot. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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What are Air New Zealand's expansion plans?
In August 2026, Air New Zealand was evaluating direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru under the India-New Zealand FTA. It currently connects 15 Indian destinations via Singapore. [1] source: Financial Express
What is Air New Zealand's current strategy in India?
In July 2026, Air New Zealand was discussing a joint venture with Air India for non-stop India-New Zealand flights, following a March 2025 MoU and codeshare. [3] source: The Hindu BusinessLine In August 2026, it was evaluating direct flights to New Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru. [1] source: Financial Express Also in August 2026, Campbell Wilson was named an Air New Zealand director. [4] source: The Hindu BusinessLine
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