BDBDAirlinesWhat Welly's longer runway is worthA $350 million runway extension for Wellington International Airport would provide the capital with between 16 and 33 extra flights a week by 2060.11 Sep 08:24 PM
AirlinesKiwi jetpack firm raises $6.5m ahead of listingJetpack maker the Martin Aircraft Company says it has raised $6.5 million in a private capital raising ahead of its planned sharemarket listing.11 Sep 03:39 AM
AirlinesBoeing high after 737 dealBoeing will build a new version of its top selling Boeing 737 that squeezes in more seats, with budget airline Ryanair the launch customer.09 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar launches first Wellington international routeJetstar has launched its first international service from Wellington, announcing today it will fly between Wellington and the Gold Coast three times a week.09 Sep 05:13 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's last jumbo departsAir New Zealand's last Jumbo jet is due to make its last passenger flight from Auckland on Wednesday.07 Sep 08:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines promotion 'atrocious'A Malaysia Airlines promotion aimed at Kiwis and titled "My Ultimate Bucket List" is atrocious, says MH370 widow Danica Weeks.03 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesFares fair? How flight costs compareThe Herald has compared the cost of flights, bus and car prices in the North Island after Air NZ faced criticism last week for the price of its regional airfares.28 Aug 10:10 PM
AirlinesQantas' shock $3.17 billion lossStruggling Australian flag carrier Qantas has posted a huge annual net loss but CEO Alan Joyce insists better days lie ahead.28 Aug 02:29 AM
AirlinesClear blue skies seen for Air NZAir New Zealand celebrated its third consecutive year of strong earnings yesterday by declaring a special 10c per share dividend and painting a positive outlook for the year ahead.27 Aug 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Air NZ flying high but must heed flak on regional faresThese are momentous times for Air New Zealand. Its extremely good health was confirmed yesterday by the announcement of a 45 per cent rise in annual after-tax profit to $262 million.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesKey talks to Air NZ about pricy faresJohn Key has spoken to Air NZ about its expensive regional airfares after the government-controlled carrier's profits rose for a third year in a row.27 Aug 02:31 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport's land bank value soars to $2.6bAuckland International Airport's vast Mangere land bank rose in value by $734 million between June 2011 and June 2014.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Airlines747: Is its number up?In its heyday, the Boeing 747 was hailed for its fuel efficiency but comparatively now is a gas guzzler, consuming fuel at the rate of 10 tonnes an hour, writes Grant Bradley.26 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ profit taking offAir New Zealand is set to announce a sharp increase in profit this week which the airline will welcome as a shift in focus from the negative publicity that has hit it this year.24 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesInside Airbus' new jetSee inside the new Airbus A350XWB in Part II of this video shot by aviation writer Grant Bradley.19 Aug 11:00 PM
AirlinesHawaiian fine-tunes NZ linkHawaiian Airlines says its service to Auckland is performing well but it will fine tune its schedule and has no immediate plans to increase frequency.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirfares and hotel prices on the riseCorporate travel specialist Carlson Wagonlit Travel forecasts modest airfare growth from and around New Zealand next year.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesUber-style flight sharing app deemed illegalA service which connects available pilots with passengers willing to split travel costs isn't operating legally says an FAA ruling in the US.18 Aug 12:42 AM
AirlinesThe future face of check inAn airport kiosk avatar that can tell how stressed passengers are at check-in and talk them through the process is being developed in Auckland.15 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesPressure on to ease Oz-NZ travelPressure is building to make travel easier between Australia and New Zealand, a move that could help fill a million empty seats each year on flights across the Tasman.14 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesNew push for easier transtasman travelAustralia's Tourism and Transport Forum is pushing for a streamlining of border formalities on exit and entry at NZ and Aussie international airports.14 Aug 04:30 AM
AirlinesSpending by tourists continues to surgeTotal visitor spending in New Zealand grew by 11 per cent to $7.1 billion in the past year, driven by strong growth from the United States, Germany and China.14 Aug 12:29 AM
AirlinesDesperate steps to revive failing Malaysia AirlinesHere are some questions and answers on what lies ahead for Malaysia Airlines, in a desperate bid to revive the airline.10 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesJetpack IPO firing upMartin Aircraft, the New Zealand jetpack maker looking to raise about $20 million through a stock exchange listing would be an extremely high-risk investment.08 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesOverhaul for struggling Malaysia AirlinesMalaysia Airlines will undergo a complete overhaul following the public buyout of the struggling carrier, with all operations, including unprofitable routes, under review.08 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ - Singapore alliance welcomedThe strategic alliance between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been approved and will result in 100,000 extra seats a year on the Auckland-Singapore route.07 Aug 11:11 PM
AirlinesAir NZ needs better plans, says criticAn Air New Zealand passenger who was left stranded in Hawaii last week says he is surprised the airline hasn't made more recommendations, after an investigation into the incident.06 Aug 05:00 PM
