Posted 3/11/2024, 11:15:30 PM
Air New Zealand Pauses Chicago Route Due to Ongoing Rolls-Royce Engine Issues
- Air New Zealand pausing Auckland to Chicago non-stop service from March 31st to October 25th this year
- Due to ongoing issues with availability of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines for Boeing 787 aircraft
- Air New Zealand has up to 3 aircraft unavailable for extended period
- Rolls-Royce unable to provide spare or replacement engines
- Air New Zealand fiscal 2024 earnings forecast lowered to NZ$200-240 million from NZ$574 million in fiscal 2023
