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-----Original Message-----
From: V Tempsky [mailto:[FOI #32865 email]]
Sent: Saturday, 15 November 2025 1:04 p.m.
To: Information <[email address]>
Subject: Official Information request - 737 Max 8 v A321 XLR

 

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Dear Ministry of Defence,

 

What synergies were identified in the potential acquisition of 737 Max 8
with existing RNZAF assets, compared to A321XLR?

 

How did Defence apply the key investment consideration (as stated in the
DCP) of "What is the Australian approach, and is there any reason for New
Zealand to take a different approach?" in selecting the A321XLR compared
to the 737 Max 8?

 

What were the 17 long-list options considered for the 757 replacement?

 

How did Defence assess the whole of life cost of the preferred A321XLR
lease, versus 737 Max 8?

 

Yours faithfully,

 

V Tempsky

 

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