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01 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Air New Zealand Airbus A321neo (ZK-NHB) in the distinctive black fern livery, taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

Air New Zealand black/white Koru fern livery

Airline

Air New Zealand

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Neo Navigator, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The A321neo is the longest and highest capacity narrowbody variant in the Airbus A320neo family; Air New Zealand operates it for short- and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

One of a handful of A321neos in Air New Zealand’s fleet, but the A321neo itself is a common global model.

Record Flights

Used on trans-Tasman and Pacific island routes from New Zealand.

Safety & Events

No major notable incidents recorded for ZK-NHB as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Active in passenger service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM LEAP-1A

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

around 214 passengers (Air New Zealand config)

Capacity

89,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

140 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85-90 dB, varies by phase and location)

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