Air NZ bids farewell to the Boeing 747 - end of a jumbo era

Air NZ is about to bid farewell to the last of its Boeing 747 jets. See a history of our national carrier's relationship with the legendary Queen of the Skies.

The first Air New Zealand Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet emerging from the paint shop at Everette, Seattle in April 1981. Photo / File

Image 1 of 17: The first Air New Zealand Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet emerging from the paint shop at Everette, Seattle in April 1981. Photo / File