Air New Zealand launch Boeing 787-9 ZK-NZE in special all-black livery in the Boeing paint-shop

Pictures: Air New Zealand’s launch Boeing 787-9 in special ‘all-black’ livery

This Monday’s spotting photo comes from Boeing and its 787-9 launch customer Air New Zealand. The first Boeing 787-9 which is expected to be delivered to Air New Zealand later this year is in a special ‘all-black’ livery with the iconic New Zealand ‘Koru’ logo (loop in Maori language), and the famous fern mark.

Air New Zealand launch Boeing 787-9 in all-back livery leaves Boeing paint shop.
Air New Zealand launch Boeing 787-9 in all-back livery leaves Boeing paint shop. Boeing image.

ZK-NZE is the first 787-9 airplane to feature this distinctive all-black livery. Air New Zealand also has a ‘white’ version of the livery which is primary featured on the airline’s domestic fleet. Most of the airline’s Boeing 787-9s will feature the white livery, the airline says a limited number of Dreamliners will feature the signature all-black version.

Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 normal black and white livery. Air New Zealand image.
Air New Zealand Boeing 787-9 normal black and white livery. Air New Zealand image.

About Devesh Agarwal

A electronics and automotive product management, marketing and branding expert, he was awarded a silver medal at the Lockheed Martin innovation competition 2010. He is ranked 6th on Mashable's list of aviation pros on Twitter and in addition to Bangalore Aviation, he has contributed to leading publications like Aviation Week, Conde Nast Traveller India, The Economic Times, and The Mint (a Wall Street Journal content partner). He remains a frequent flier and shares the good, the bad, and the ugly about the Indian aviation industry without fear or favour.

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  1. Thanks for the link Janak.

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