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How a data revolution can solve plane mysteries
As technology improves, new possibilities should open up, among them, streaming black-box data.

United Airlines prepares return to NZ
United Airlines is returning to New Zealand after a 13 year break and is promising new planes, products and services.

Jetstar free birthday flights offer
Jetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.

Airline outlines new runs
Air Chathams will be in Whanganui today to outline its plans for its services to the city.

Super jumbo for longest route from NZ
Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

Watch: 3300sqm of complete and utter luxury
WATCH: Cathay Pacific lounge boasts fast and slow lanes.

China's double whammy on Air NZ
Virgin Australia has warned the market of a major announcement regarding Hainan Airlines.

Airlines reject curbside security checks
Airlines are opposed to screening passengers just before they enter an airport.

Work trip secrets of millennials
Travelling for business has its perks for millennials, who like to add leisure time to their work trips.

Watch: Air NZ's eyes on the sky
Air New Zealand's released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos. Today - the flight tracking team.

Inside flight attendants' sleeping quarters
Where do cabin crew go to unwind and escape demanding flyers?

Airbus struggling to sell its latest A350 planes
Airbus Group, struggling to deliver its latest aircraft models, is balking at taking on a new challenge.

Airbus A350 on NZ-Hong Kong route in October
Cathay Pacific announced the new aircraft, the F1 racing car of planes, will make long-haul more comfortable.

This is the F1 racing car of airliners
WATCH: This new Wi-Fi enabled plane should be here within a year.

Air NZ to end low-volume routes
Air New Zealand will suspend all flights between Whanganui and Auckland, and Blenheim and Christchurch, at the end of July.

Inside the world's newest airliner
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific is poised to unveil the Airbus A350XWB - and it'll be flying here soon.

CEO-class private jets begging for buyers
Rarely seen bargains abound for corporate aircraft as tumbling oil wealth, a stronger dollar and a downturn for emerging-market giants cripple demand.

Fonterra denies Spierings is quitting
Fonterra's moved quickly to reject Australian media reports that Spierings is preparing to step down.

Want a Virgin Atlantic plane?
The first 747-400 series jumbo jet to enter service with Virgin Atlantic back in 1994 is for sale on eBay.

Air traffic control fees for airlines drop
Fees airlines pay for air traffic control will drop by nearly 5 per cent during the next three years.

Watch: The robots helping Air NZ
Air New Zealand has partnered with Christchurch-based company Invert Robotics to trial robotic inspections of its planes.

Inside Air New Zealand's wardrobe
Watch: Go behind the scenes and see the Clothes Hangar, where Air New Zealand staff get their uniform sorted.

Kiwis heading to warmer weather
Thousands of Kiwis are packing their sunhats and sun cream, preparing for a winter getaway.

Air New Zealand's first night flight into Queenstown touches down
WATCH: The first commercial evening service into Queenstown landed last night, kicking off the winter season.