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The safety information provided here pertains to Air New Zealand, as Air New Zealand Link operated under its safety framework and ceased to exist as a separate entity.

• Recent Safety Record and Any Notable Incidents: Air New Zealand has an excellent safety record. The airline was named the world's safest airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. In 2023, it was also recognized as the safest airline, narrowly surpassing Qantas. The AirlineRatings.com assessment considers factors such as fatal accidents, audits from aviation bodies, industry safety initiatives, and fleet age. The airline has had four hull losses and two hijackings in its history, with its only accident resulting in passenger fatalities being Flight 901 in 1979. Air New Zealand has been praised for operating safely in challenging climatic environments and its commitment to safety even in tough times. In November 2025, Air New Zealand's Airbus A320 fleet experienced temporary disruptions due to a global software update recall, but the airline received clearance to resume flights and stated it was a precautionary measure with no immediate safety risk.

• Regulatory Certifications: Air New Zealand is subject to and complies with the regulatory standards of New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). While IOSA certification is generally industry standard for IATA members, specific mentions of Air New Zealand's IOSA compliance were not explicitly detailed in the provided search results, but the airline's overall high safety ranking implies adherence to international safety standards.

• Fleet Age and Maintenance Reputation: As of September 2025, Air New Zealand operates a fleet of 115 aircraft, with an average age of 8.9 years for its overall operating fleet. Its jet fleet includes Boeing 777-300ERs (average age 11.9 years), Boeing 787s (average age 7.5 years), Airbus A320ceos for domestic use (average age 10.2 years), and newer Airbus A320neo/A321neos (average age 3.8 years). The turboprop fleet (ATR 72-600 and De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q300) has an average age of 7.1 years, though the Q300s themselves have an average age of 17.2 years. Air New Zealand has a strong reputation for maintenance, with its Health, Safety & Security Committee focused on protecting the safety of its people, customers, and stakeholders. While some heavy maintenance for long-haul aircraft and engines was proposed to be outsourced in 2005 for cost savings, a union proposal was accepted to save some jobs, indicating internal maintenance capabilities are also highly valued.

• Overall Safety Assessment: Based on available data, Air New Zealand maintains a very strong safety assessment. It has consistently been ranked among the safest airlines globally, including being named the world's safest airline for 2025 and 2023 by AirlineRatings.com. This is attributed to its operational integrity, strong safety culture, modern fleet, and robust pilot training, even in challenging operational environments.

• Safety Awards or Recognitions: Air New Zealand has received numerous safety awards. Notably, it was named the world's safest airline for 2025 by AirlineRatings.com. It also ranked as the third-best airline in the world by AirlineRatings.com in 2025. In 2014, Air New Zealand was ranked the safest airline in the world by JACDEC. These recognitions underscore the airline's unwavering commitment to safety.