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09 Apr 2026 · © JacksonSpotz

All Blacks ATR-72 (ZK-MVA)

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ATR 72-600 AT76

All Blacks (Air New Zealand special livery)

Airline

Air New Zealand

Manufacturer

Gear

10th Generation IPad

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado

4 badges earned

Location

Christchurch International Airport

CHC/NZCH · Runway 02

-43.4890, 172.5320

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Christchurch International Airport CHC

Insights

Aviation History

Key regional turboprop for short-haul flights, widely used in Oceania and Europe; popular for quiet operation and fuel efficiency.

Fleet Rarity

Air New Zealand is one of relatively few airlines using this special All Blacks livery; overall ATR 72-600 is common, but special livery is rare.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights, but popular on short, scenic New Zealand domestic sectors.

Safety & Events

ATR 72s have had some non-fatal incidents worldwide, but none notable involving Air New Zealand\'s black livery fleet.

Future Outlook

Still active and widely used for regional operations; livery will likely remain special.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,665 km

Range

511 km/h

Speed

68-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

Each engine produces about 2,750 shp (shaft horsepower)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~75 dB at takeoff)

Noise