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Airlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.
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Emirates kicks off battle with Air NZ
The new direct route will see Emirates take on Air New Zealand.
Brazilian plane maker targets Asia Pacific with new regional jets
The market for regional jets is expected to grow by 3000 in the next 20 years
Council votes to subsidise private airline
Councillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.
Air NZ reaffirms guidance despite rising fuels costs
Air New Zealand says it still expects annual earnings to beat last year's result.
Executive flies back to Air NZ from bank
Carrie Hurihanganui has been appointed to the 10-member airline executive.
Air NZ hikes overseas fares up to 5% as fuel costs bite
Some fares will go up more than $100 as the airline passes on sharp fuel price rises
Rolls-Royce set to slash thousands of jobs
The company is expected to cut as much as 10 per cent of its staff.
Surge in number of Rolls-Royce Dreamliner engines needing repairs
More 787 engines are likely to need repairs around the world as deadline passes.
Sacre bleu! Return flights to Paris for less than $1000
The promotional deals on sale this weekend come as base fares climb.
Are we looking at Air New Qantas?
Air NZ will code share with Qantas the day it dumps Virgin Australia.
This is your captain slurring: Pilot five times drink-fly limit
Cabin crew tipped off authorities after seeing the way the pilot was behaving.
'World's cheapest airline' eyes up NZ
Kiwi travellers could have a new trans-Tasman option in the future.
The best and worst airlines and airports of 2018
The sixth annual survey from AirHelp was topped by Qatar Airways.
Batteries included: What could be powering planes next decade
As jet fuel costs bite, plane makers are looking for alternative ways to power planes.
Why prawns are off the menu at Air NZ
Airlines are worried about labour in supply chains and want to stamp out human trafficking
Sky wars: Airports and Virgin turn up heat on Air NZ-Qantas deal
New partners say the deal is a good one for travellers and hit back at airports.
Global airline group takes swipe at 'bitter' airport experiences
Airports are under fire around the world and in Australasia from airline groups.
Man with the cast iron bladder: Passenger stayed put for 17-hour flight
Qantas has teamed up with scientists to help crack the secret of busting jet lag.
How Air NZ can benefit from Qantas' Project Sunrise
Australasian airlines want new long range planes to fly record distances non-stop
Airline fuel warning: Higher fares ahead
Fuel costs have risen by more than 50 per cent during the past year.
Crew illness delays airplane, leaves passenger grounded on couch
Virgin Australia says it will review what happened.
Qantas Dreamliner smashes speed record
Qantas has set the record for fastest ever passenger flight time from Australia to the UK.
Air New Zealand's Christopher Luxon: My toughest year
After a smooth flight at the top, it's got a bit bumpy this year for the airline boss.
NZ's airports hit back over 'excessive profits' claims
The CEO of NZ Airports claims lobbyists were spreading 'false and misleading information'.
Frenemies unite: Air NZ and Qantas do a domestic deal
Air NZ will codeshare with Qantas which Virgin Australia says is bad for consumers
$3.6b row: Airlines say law allows airport to give 'one finger salute'
Airport says returns are a response to 'unprecedented' circumstances.
Auckland Airport accused of making $3.6b excess returns
Australasian airlines are attacking Auckland Airport's pricing regime.
Singapore Airlines' 16,700km record-breaking flight
Singapore to New York will be longest non-stop commercial flight.
Televangelist wants followers to pay for $78m jet. It's his fourth plane.
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Airline angst: From mile-high comfort to Auckland Airport queues
Singapore Airlines boss says facilities come up short for passengers.