: Air New Zealand announced on Wednesday that it will launch the first flights of the Beta ALIA electric cargo aircraft for commercial demonstrator flights between the airports of Wellington and Marlborough in 2026, reported Sputnik.
The plane will initially operate a cargo-only service in partnership with New Zealand Post and will be carrying post between the airports, the company said. Wellington Airport chief executive officer Matt Clarke added that “partnering with Air New Zealand to host the commercial demonstrator is a giant leap for sustainable aviation, providing the basis for all airports to prepare for the next generation of aircraft technology”.
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