Reported 8 months ago
The New Zealand Prime Minister's office confirmed on June 17th that the Royal New Zealand Air Force's Boeing 757 executive aircraft experienced another malfunction while passing through Papua New Guinea, causing Prime Minister Luksen's visit to Japan to be re-routed to a commercial flight. This incident highlights New Zealand's long-standing defense spending shortfall and the serious maintenance issues faced by its equipment. The aging Boeing 757 aircraft, in service for over 20 years, is estimated to undergo maintenance until next month, forcing Luksen to return home on a commercial flight after his visit. New Zealand plans to conduct an early 'Defense Force Capability Review' and explore feasible options to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Source: YAHOO