Air New Zealand aims to fly battery-powered plane by 2026

WELLINGTON: Air New Zealand said Wednesday (Dec 6) it aims to become the first airline to fly an electric plane after announcing plans to have a battery-powered aircraft join its fleet in 2026.

The national airline said it has ordered an electric ALIA aircraft from US-based aerospace manufacturer Beta Technologies.

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