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Air New Zealand flew its first electric plane in New Zealand on October 17, 2025, testing a zero-emission aircraft for regional routes.
Air New Zealand conducted the first electric aircraft flight in the country on October 17, 2025, launching the BETA ALIA CX300 from Tauranga Airport.
The battery-electric plane, leased for four months, will operate as a technical demonstrator from Hamilton before moving to Wellington in December for inter-island flights.
Designed for conventional take-off and landing, it can carry up to 5.6 cubic meters of cargo and fly up to 398 kilometers with zero emissions.
The initiative aims to test performance in New Zealand’s conditions, train personnel, and advance sustainable regional aviation, supported by 65kW mobile chargers at three airports.
Air New Zealand voló su primer avión eléctrico en Nueva Zelanda el 17 de octubre de 2025, probando una aeronave de cero emisiones para rutas regionales.