I think it is
just inexcusable for any airline that wants to be taken seriously to "lose"
anything off an aircraft in flight.
Otherwise what are all the safety processes and maintenance checking including double sign offs really all about.
A head must roll, or at the very least, severe disciplinary action.
This is not just a case of sh!t happens.
Where are the NZ regulators and why aren't they going through Air NZ like a dose of salts.