<P> In 2002, Air New Zealand reconfigured its domestic operations under a low - cost airline business plan, and the New Zealand government weighed (and later refused) a proposal from Qantas to purchase a one - fifth stake in the carrier . Air New Zealand returned to profitability in 2003, reporting a net profit of $NZ165. 7 million for that year . The carrier saw increasing profits through 2004 and 2005 . In 2004, the airline announced a comprehensive relaunch of its long - haul product, featuring the introduction of new seats in its business, premium economy, and economy class cabins . </P> <P> In 2003, Air New Zealand added the Airbus A320 airliner to its fleet for use on short - haul international flights . In 2005, the airline received its first Boeing 777 aircraft (--200ER variant), and placed orders for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner in 2004 . The airline later was announced as the launch customer for the - 9 variant of the 787 . </P> <P> On 21 December 2010, the New Zealand government approved an alliance between Air New Zealand and Australian airline Virgin Blue (now named Virgin Australia), which allowed both airlines to expand operations between Australia and New Zealand with codeshares for trans - Tasman and connecting domestic flights; and reciprocal access to frequent flyer programmes and airport lounges . Air New Zealand subsequently purchased a 26% shareholding in Virgin Australia Holdings (Virgin Australia's parent company) to cement the relationship . By October 2016 Air New Zealand sold its remaining stake in Virgin Australia to investors and the Nasham Group . On 4 April 2018, Air New Zealand ended its partnership with Virgin Australia effective 28 October 2018 . </P> <P> In 2011, Air New Zealand introduced the Boeing 777 - 300ER airliner, as well as the Economy Skycouch, a set of three economy class seats that could be converted into a flat multi-purpose surface by raising the leg rests . After a four - year delay, Air New Zealand took delivery of its first Boeing 787 - 9 on 9 July 2014 . On 12 September 2014, the airline withdrew the Boeing 747 after 33 years of service, leaving Air New Zealand with a completely twin - engined jet fleet . </P>

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