Air New Zealand is cancelling dozens of international flights, affecting 14,000 passengers, due to ongoing problems affecting Boeing Dreamliner engines globally. READ MORE:* Dreamliner groundings could drag on for Air New Zealand as Rolls-Royce announces delay* Rolls-Royce knew of engine fault but told Air NZ it was safe to fly, report says* Air NZ safety checks on Rolls-Royce engines disrupts 6500 passengers* Replacement Air New Zealand aircraft experiences 'engineering issue'SUPPLIED Air New Zealand says Rolls-Royce engines fitted to its Dreamliner aircraft require more frequent maintenance due to an issue with the engine’s high-pressure turbine blades. Since late 2017 Air New Zealand and other airlines flying Dreamliners have been plagued by issues affecting Rolls-Royce engines fitted to the modern aircraft. Air New Zealand About 14,000 Air New Zealand customers will be put out by the cancellations. December 29 - Flights NZ105 from Auckland to Sydney, NZ108 from Sydney to Auckland, NZ108 from Auckland to Sydney and NZ112 from Sydney to Auckland.

Source: Stuff November 17, 2019 22:19 UTC