AUCKLAND– Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport (AKL) in the Morning of April 2, 2025, after a “mist” was seen coming from an Air New Zealand (NZ) Airbus A320 preparing for takeoff. The aircraft, scheduled to fly to Queenstown (ZQN), had to return to the gate for inspection following the incident.
Despite the incident, airport operations continued without disruption, with the international and domestic terminals functioning normally. After completing the necessary safety checks, officials expected the flight to resume its journey around 9 am local time.
Photo- XPinger (Chris Sutton); Wikimedia CommonsIncident Details
An Air New Zealand (NZ) spokesperson confirmed that flight NZ613 from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown (ZQN) was prevented from taking off shortly after engine startup when the mist was observed coming from the Airbus A320 aircraft.
Airport emergency services were called as a precautionary measure, following standard operating procedures, but were later stood down.
The spokesperson added that an engineering inspection took place, and the flight was expected to depart shortly after 9 am.
An Auckland Airport (NZ) spokesperson stated that airport emergency services were placed on standby after the incident. They confirmed that no disruptions occurred to other flight arrivals and departures, and both international and domestic terminals continued to operate normally.
Photo: By Cammynz; Wikimedia CommonsAir NZ: A Leader in Aviation Safety
Air New Zealand maintains its reputation as the world’s safest airline, according to industry standards. The airline consistently implements rigorous safety protocols and invests in state-of-the-art technology to ensure passenger safety.
“It was extremely close again between Air New Zealand and Qantas for first place with only 1.50 points separating the two airlines. Whilst both airlines uphold the highest safety standards and pilot training, Air New Zealand continues to have a younger fleet than Qantas which separates the two.”
Sharon Petersen, CEO, AirlineRatings.com
The airline’s commitment to safety extends beyond its modern fleet. Air New Zealand (NZ) employs comprehensive training programs for all crew members and maintains strict adherence to international safety regulations. Their proactive approach to safety includes regular aircraft inspections, thorough maintenance schedules, and continuous monitoring of all operational aspects.
The aviation industry recognizes Air New Zealand’s outstanding safety record through multiple international awards and high rankings. Safety experts attribute this success to the airline’s culture of safety that permeates all levels of the organization.
Compared to last year’s safety rankings, significant changes include the debut of Iberia (IB) and Vietnam Airlines (VN), as well as Korean Air’s (KE) rise into the top 10. Singapore Airlines (SQ) and KLM (KL), while still maintaining excellent safety records and retaining their seven-star safety ratings, narrowly missed placement on this year’s list due to minor incidents.
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