Qantas Airways has more than doubled full year net profit but says the general operating environment is challenging and extremely volatile.

One of the world's more highly-sophisticated miniature drone spy planes can often be found in the skies over New Zealand.

There's nothing like being left waiting at a chilly airport to make you appreciate Air NZ.

The latest in a series of Air NZ promotional videos featuring US celebrities and the Jim Henson Company-created puppet Rico, has been released.

Air NZ has edged out New Zealand Post to claim the top spot in a study of corporation reputation, while Telecom has avoided the wooden spoon - but only because Exxon Mobil has just joined the list.

The impact of Alasdair Thompson’s controversial comments last week is still being felt with Air New Zealand withdrawing its Employers and Manufacturers Association membership.

Air New Zealand has aligned itself with a troubled Hollywood actress currently under house arrest for theft.

Airlines on both sides of the Tasman are crying foul over rumours as passengers battle disruption caused by a volcanic ash cloud.

Rob Fyfe has hit back at "malicious rumours" out of Australia that Air NZ has grounded ash-damaged aircraft.