In 2013, Air New Zealand received its first all-black aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, which saw an overall livery update, which is also seen on the predominant white variants. This was the start of the ...

While most airlines paint their planes white for temperature control, visibility, and maintenance ease, Air New Zealand has embraced a striking black livery. This tradition, which began in 2007 ...

Now Air New Zealand has marked the end of an era ... in keeping with New Zealand’s sporting colours. “The black and white livery is distinctive, and I think inspires a sense of pride in ...

It’s the end of an era as the last of Air New Zealand’s aircraft in teal blue livery undergo a refresh. The eight remaining Q300 aircraft will soon be sporting the airline’s iconic black and ...

Photo / Supplied, Blend Supply This is obviously good news for Air New Zealand, whose black livery marks it out as unique in the world. But why aren’t there more black planes in the sky?

It's just over 12 meters long (39 feet) with a three-ton weight. Boasting the famous Air New Zealand black-and-white livery, the new aircraft will fly at 270 kph (167.7 mph) and at an altitude ...