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ATR chief executive Stefan Bortoli said the company believed turboprop technology would be an essential part the future of air transport.
''Hybrid and electric aircraft clearly are in that way forward. The combination of ATR and Air New Zealand jointly exploring the huge opportunities and implications on the whole regional aviation ecosystem is the perfect team,'' he said.
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Air transport commentator Onion speculated that "The planes would be equipped with pedals in economy class. He expects that Air New Zealand will reward AirPoints customers based on the effort they put in, particularly during takeoff." He rebuffed speculation that the planes would have Team New Zealand style cycling pedestals as seen the last Americas Cup contest.