Air New Zealand unveils all-black "rugby aircraft" by Cheap Flights Booker UK

Air New Zealand has unveiled the livery of the first aircraft in its new domestic fleet, which features an all-black colour scheme to show the carrier"s support for New Zealand"s rugby union team.

Chief executive Rob Fyfe revealed the design at a special event in Sydney today (22 September).

The first plane will be the only model in the airline"s fleet to feature the special livery.

Air New Zealand"s support of the country"s favourite game and the beloved All Blacks will enter its 17th year in 2011.

Mr Fyfe said: "In celebration of Air New Zealand"s long-running support of rugby in New Zealand, our first new A320 will arrive in January sporting a sleek black livery complete with silver fern motif and Koru on its tail.

"Air New Zealand is crazy about rugby and from February this distinctive new plane will be operating on our main domestic New Zealand routes."

The country will host the 2011 Rugby World Cup from 9 September to 23 October next year, with matches due to take place in Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington and other cities.


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