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Air New Zealand is flying into the future with a date for its first emissions-free flight. The national carrier's joining developers to turn the aviation game green - including launching a zero emissions aircraft here by 2026. The airline is promising to replace its Q300 domestic fleet with a sustainable substitute by 2030 - likely using hydrogen or a battery hybrid. Head of fleet strategy Baden Smith says the deadlines are tight. He says they want to create real ambition in the industry because of its grave importance. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.