Air New Zealand has restored its full 14-ship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet to operational strength, ending the era of grounded widebody aircraft. The final aircraft, registration ZK-NZD, returned from Alice Springs on 29 June 2026 as flight NZ6022, resolving the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine shortage that previously forced five units into storage. With zero widebody aircraft now in storage, the airline eliminates carrying costs from leased capacity and delays two new 787 deliveries to FY27 as part of a strategic reset targeting premium tourism. This milestone marks the end of a crisis where up to 20% of the fleet was out of service, while the airline implements a $100M annualized cost-saving plan starting FY27.