Air NZ flight lands safely in Napier after mid-air maintenance alert

Fire and Emergency was on standby for an early flight from Auckland to Napier this morning.

Air New Zealand chief operating officer Alex Marren said the flight had a “maintenance alert” mid-air but was able to land safely.

As a precaution and in line with standard operating procedures, emergency services were on standby at Napier Airport.

The aircraft will now go through a “mandatory inspection” before it is allowed to return to service.

The flight from Auckland to Napier landed safely. Photo / Flightradar24

A Fire and Emergency spokesperson said crews were told there was an “issue with the craft” at around 7.20am.

Three trucks and a tanker were sent to the scene, but were not required.