BLUF
The RNZAF will replace Boeing 757s with two Airbus A321XLRs under a $620M lease-to-buy deal, boosting range, efficiency, and capacity for global missions, disaster relief and Antarctic operations. Aircraft to be fully operational by 2028.Learning Outcomes
- Explain why long-range, fuel-efficient aircraft are critical for military, humanitarian, and diplomatic missions.
- Describe how the new aircraft improves range, cargo capacity, efficiency, and mission capability compared to the Boeing 757s.
- Evaluate the timeline and interoperability considerations of the RNZAF’s fleet upgrade.
