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
AirlinesTowering billboards a take-off hurdle at Mumbai airportMumbai's towering billboards are a physical hurdle preventing Air India from reaching its potential on what should be one of its most lucrative routes.06 Aug 03:50 AM
AirlinesA350 v Dreamliner: How they stack upAviation reporter Grant Bradley compares the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and its new arch-rival, the Airbus A350XWB.06 Aug 03:36 AM
AirlinesNew Airbus arrives in NZAirbus' technical and sales machine touched down in Auckland last night aboard the world's newest airliner.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesUpgraded air traffic control systems cut delays and costsNew air traffic control systems to cut bottlenecks have resulted in fewer delays this year and bigger fuel savings, says Airways.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesConcerns boost private jetsFear of Ebola and global instability have helped boost interest in corporate jet travel.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesRival to 787 swoops inThe latest Airbus has been frozen, subjected to super-hot temperatures, had its brakes jammed on until they reached 1400C and its wings bent to breaking point.03 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesCrew drunk during delayAir NZ crew assigned to fly stranded passengers home from Hawaii are understood to have been too drunk to go on duty at one stage even if their plane had been airworthy.01 Aug 05:49 AM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Tell the story - but have some respectImagine a plane is taking off from Heathrow Airport. It crashes on the runway. Do you continue to film the burning aircraft or pan away?30 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesUS airlines making millions, but no consumer relief in sightThe top American airlines are making more money than ever - but don't expect it to mean lower prices for passengers.29 Jul 04:30 AM
AirlinesIs Malaysia Airlines set to change name?Malaysian Airlines is set for a brand overhaul after two major tragedies in the last six months, it emerged today.27 Jul 05:55 PM
AirlinesMixed profits tipped for earnings seasonAnalysts have mixed views on the outlook for the upcoming earnings season as some of NZ's biggest and most widely held firms prepare to report their annual results.27 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesWhat now for Malaysia Airlines?Malaysia Airlines' website has gone dark. In keeping with airline practice after a crash, its special "dark site" is free of logos and the imagery of its standard home page.25 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesTop rugby team dumps Malaysia AirlinesAn international sports team due to fly to France on Malaysia Airlines is changing carriers because the players fear for their safety after the MH17 tragedy.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines says future secureMalaysia Airlines has told New Zealand travel agents its government owner is committed to ensuring its long-term future as the national carrier.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesEmirates head pushes for summitA call by the chief of Emirates for a global summit of carriers to tackle new threats to planes has been met with a muted response from the body representing airlines.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines speculation growsMalaysia Airlines shares halted their dramatic slide yesterday but speculation about the airline's future grew.21 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus trumps Boeing with $75b show haulAirbus Group delivered a final flurry of jet orders to see off the challenge from Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show, with a tally of purchases and commitments worth $75b.18 Jul 04:10 AM
AirlinesMH17: Gold prices skyrocket on uncertaintyGold futures posted the biggest gain in four weeks after Ukraine said rebels shot down a Malaysian jet carrying 295 people near its border with Russia. Palladium extended a rally to a 13-year high.18 Jul 04:00 AM
AirlinesAirbus extends jet-sales blitz at air show in rout of BoeingAirbus extended its lead over Boeing on the second day of the Farnborough Air Show by pulling in a record deal for single-aisle jets.15 Jul 09:24 PM
AirlinesBoeing to fix Air NZ's Dreamliner snagsAir NZ's Dreamliner will need modifications to equipment including the "last line of defence" that provides back-up power in the remote event of a dual engine failure.15 Jul 07:40 PM
AirlinesEmirates plans to double super jumbo fleetEmirates is about to put its 50th Airbus A380 into service and plans to almost double its fleet of the super jumbo within the next three years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner touches downAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.11 Jul 05:37 AM
AirlinesBoeing sees Asia driving jet sales to $5.2 trillionBoeing predicts demand in Asia will push commercial aircraft sales to $5.2 trillion over the next 20 years.11 Jul 03:45 AM
AirlinesInside Air NZ's DreamlinerSeated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.10 Jul 06:51 AM
AirlinesBillionaire enclave at Sun Valley on alert for dronesSecurity personnel charged with keeping reporters away from the billionaires descending upon Sun Valley, are now on the lookout for another threat: drones.10 Jul 03:20 AM
AirlinesAllergy upset spoils flightAn Auckland man flying from London to HK says he was told he'd have to go without an in-flight meal for his 11-hour trip as the airline could not cater to his peanut allergy.09 Jul 08:43 PM
