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Air New Zealand Profit Drops 15% on Engine Woes as Airline Names New CEO

The result slightly topped Visible Alpha forecasts, signaling pressure was anticipated.

An Air New Zealand plane is seen taxiing from the international terminal at Sydney Airport, in Sydney, Australia, November 29, 2021.  REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo
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Overview

  • The carrier posted earnings before tax of NZ$189 million for the year ended June 30, 2025, down from NZ$222 million but slightly above the Visible Alpha consensus of NZ$178.6 million.
  • Net profit after tax was NZ$126 million, compared with NZ$146 million the prior year.
  • Reduced aircraft capacity linked to global engine maintenance problems weighed on performance.
  • A soft domestic market and elevated costs further pressured results.
  • The airline appointed Nikhil Ravishankar as its next chief executive.