Does this mean Boeing is losing patience offering the 777-300ERs to Qantas, and AirNZ is the next one on the list?
Why do you say that? Hasn't Air NZ already signed up for 4 777-300ERs to replace their 747's ??
It's not a matter of if they are getting them, it's more a matter of when....It appears they've been offered the option of earlier slots, due to other airlines deferring deliveries (due to high oil prices), this means Air nz's 777's have the option to be built earlier. Although you can bet your boots that Boeing is still keen for Air Nz to exercise some of it's options and increase it's order too....