sorry Sid you are so right I did mention the 7E7 in my original post ...plse forgive me for this very small oversight! and hey "Phats" I just left you a note at A330 gear down posting which I am sure you will enjoy.
Look!.... the question is what is Air New Zealand doing with such a mixed fleet ...the 737 classic's will be replaced by the A320/321 or even 319's....the 767 will be replaced by the 777-200 as would some of the 747-400's with 777-300ER's. The 747-400 days are numbered. Cost too much to operate. They make great freighters.
surely with the short haul fleet. ie Regional ....ANZ Express/ domestic being Airbus and the Medium / longrange being 777 and 747-400 (747-400 being reviewed) it doesnt make sense to have just 2 7E7's...... does it.
You either announce a fleet replacement or have a start up with two new planes.
My guess is Freedom. They need to replace the the 737 classic as we all know they aren't getting the A320's and the 7E7 performance and fuel economy will be perfect for that kind of operation.
Its my guess and Time will tell.
