Asia-Pacific Aerospace Briefs Today
October 30th 2026
Today’s briefs report news from Air New Zealand (Air NZ), Philippine Airlines (PAL), and SGI Aviation. Read More »
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) has taken delivery of its first new Boeing 787-9 in seven years, becoming the first airline to receive a certified 787 Dreamliner featuring increased maximum takeoff weight (iMTOW) capability. The aircraft, registered ZK-NZT, is scheduled to arrive in Auckland ahead of the Southern Hemisphere summer travel season. A second new 787-9, registered ZK-NZS, is expected to follow within days.
SGI Aviation has secured lease extensions for two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft operated by Philippine Airlines (PAL) on behalf of an undisclosed US-based client. The aircraft, serial numbers 29146 and 29147, will remain leased to the Philippine flag carrier until November 2031 and February 2032, respectively.
