Stockmarket drops amid light trading.

Airways New Zealand says air traffic volumes are up 11 per cent from this time last year.

Qatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.

Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.

United Airlines plans to fly its last Boeing Co. 747 jumbo jet late this year, retiring its largest air planes.

The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

United Airlines is pulling back on its non-stop service between Auckland and San Francisco, instead making it a seasonal route.

Less than 80 per cent of Air New Zealand's flights were on-schedule in 2016, according to a recent international study.

Airline profits are poised to fall from last year's peak as final tallies are likely to show orders trailing shipments.

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Air New Zealand has scored second in a list of airlines with the best safety record in 2016.

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Jetstar will stop flying from direct between Wellington and Melbourne due to a lack of demand, the airline announced today.

New Zealand shares rose on light volume, with A2 Milk Co, Z Energy and Air New Zealand all gaining, while Freightways dropped. The

Korean Air Lines said it will allow crew members to "readily use stun guns" to manage violent passengers.

The $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.

The latest Chinese airline to fly to Auckland has landed as passenger numbers leap past 18 million a year.

First class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.

Air New Zealand will operate services to a second airport in Tokyo from next year.

Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group said it has acceptances for 59 per cent of Airwork Holdings in its partial takeover of the business.

Falling passenger demand for the Auckland-Norfolk Island service has led Air New Zealand to pull out of the route.

Asia is top of the wish list for Kiwi travellers using Cheapflights.co.nz.

Auckland Airport chief Adrian Littlewood says they're spending $1m a day on infrastructure, but warns travellers need to allow more time to get to the airport.

Auckland Airport users are increasingly frustrated with the journey to and through the airport and are venting and suggesting solutions to congestion.

Solving the traffic problems around Auckland Airport is a national issue says the Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

Amazon Air has made its first delivery by drone and claimed it dropped off a package in just 13 minutes.