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US lands on the moon for the first time in half a century
The solar-powered lander is intended to operate for a week.
Govt 'concerned' about Auckland Airport's soaring charges, meeting with boss
Friction between the companies is long-running but there's a new venue for the fight.
Man's choice of where to sit on nearly empty plane divides the internet
If you had the choice to sit anywhere, would you really sit here?
Motorists tangle with toll booths causing tens of thousands in damage
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'Nasty': Ex-flight attendant's five hygiene tips to stay safe on planes
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Take-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre
Wisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.
A man opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane's wing. Why passengers are supporting him
At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour on board airplanes.
Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying
Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.
Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show
Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".
Bigger plane on way for Whanganui to Auckland flights
The 68-seat ATR72-500 aircraft could be a regular sight over Whanganui skies.
Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up
And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.
Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?
Airline has been flying here for 40 years
Hamilton becomes first NZ airport with own solar farm
The 5000sqm operation was switched on earlier this month.
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
Two Air NZ passengers mistakenly took each other's bags. The reunion was Kiwi as
Two people who mistakenly took the wrong bags went to great lengths to return the luggage.
How to make an electric plane
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Wellington City Council will consult with residents on selling airport shares
The council has a 34 per cent share in the airport worth $278 million.
Air NZ looks to future: Supersonic planes, robots and VR travel on the radar
The airline is thinking big as it faces more disruption due to engine issues.
Dame Trelise Cooper and Kiwis react to new Air NZ uniform designer
What do Kiwis think of Air NZ's new choice of designer?
Travel chaos: Two years of Air NZ flight disruptions due to engine problem
Chief executive Greg Foran spoke to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning.
Clear the runway! Air NZ names its next uniform designer
She has dressed royals and Prime Ministers - now, it's a makeover for a new jet set.
'Shocking incident' - Three firefighters dead after plane crashes in Australian outback
Queensland Ambulance Service described the collision as 'unsurvivable'.
Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital
Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.
Hawaiian Airlines cuts NZ route during winter
The seasonal departure's a blow for travellers as the airline helped drive prices down.
Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels
Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.
Departing Qantas boss leaves train wreck in his wake
OPINION: There is hardly a stakeholder group Qantas hasn’t antagonised.
An ambitious timetable to deliver the world’s newest fighter jet
Financial Times: Trifecta aims to have new supersonic aircraft generation flying by 2035.
Simon Wilson: How about a bonfire of the tax mistakes?
OPINION: The link between Air NZ's 'staggering' profits and political donations.
Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines' recovery
Financial Times: The shortages have caused delays and reduced schedules.
Grounded: Celebrity couple's helicopter pad on hold
New group Quiet Sky Waitematā: seeking petition signatures against choppers.
Searcher recalls 'horrific' crash: 60 years since the Kaimai tragedy
A tramper recalls the search for the wreckage of New Zealand's deadliest air disaster.
'Hard pill to swallow': Double hit of landing charges hurts Air Chathams
'The worst case scenario is that Air Chathams withdraws from Whanganui.'