OCEANIA
NEW TECHNOLOGY PROVIDES EFFICIENCIES AND FLEXIBILITY Airlines in Oceania have long been at the forefront of acquiring airplanes with the newest technology. Qantas was
the first international customer for the 707, and Air New Zealand was the first airline to operate the 787-9. Because of their location, the region’s airlines have invested highly in technology that will give their flights the greatest efficiency and flexibility. Extended-range, twin- engine performance standards (ETOPS) have been crucial in enabling Oceania’s airlines to fly more direct flights, thereby saving fuel. To continue operating at
the peak of efficiency and technology over the next 20 years, these airlines will need 950 new airplanes, more than half of them replacing older airplanes.