Air NZ staff have been offered the first simulated flight experience on the new 787-9 Dreamliners - but they won't be leaving the ground.

Seat-only fares will soon be available to Air New Zealand's domestic passengers right up until the last minute.

Air NZ has been awarded $3.2 million towards its legal costs by the Federal Court in Australia as part of the settlement of a class action over the air cargo market.

Air New Zealand is replacing its Airbus international aircraft with new models worth $1.6 billion as it refreshes its fleet.

An Air New Zealand flight was delayed after a woman walked on to the plane without a ticket.

Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.

Boeing and rival Brazilian plane-maker Embraer have teamed up to boost the aviation biofuel industry.

An Air New Zealand flight had to return to the gate just moments before taking off this morning because of an unwell passenger.

Air safety authorities have given the green light for after-dark flights at Queenstown Airport.

A woman who missed her Auckland to Napier flight caused the plane to turn back when she claimed to have a bomb, it is alleged.

It was meant to be a 40 minute flight between Christchurch and Nelson. Instead it turned into a 25 hour ordeal with a night spent on a bus.

A 57-year-old woman has been arrested over an incident regarding an Air New Zealand flight today from Auckland to Napier.

The planned strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines has taken an important step with Singaporean authorities giving it approval.

The proposed codeshare between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been given the all clear from Competition Commission Singapore.

At north of $10 million, Air New Zealand's new 787 flight simulator could be the county's most expensive video game.

Cathay Pacific's joint-venture agreement with Air New Zealand is working well, says the Hong Kong-based airline's chief operating officer, Rupert Hogg.

Sleeping tablets and alcohol are a horrible, dangerous combination. I did it twice and that was two times too many, writes Polly Gillespie.

Auckland Airport is urging the Government to consider closely the threat posed to competition.

Air NZ will benefit from a weakened Qantas as the Australian airline battles to turn around big losses by slashing jobs, axing routes and grounding planes.

Aviation writer Grant Bradley with some thoughts on why Air NZ is doing so well right now...

Air NZ has this morning unveiled a record interim financial result for the first half of the 2014 financial year.

Whenever women complain at the sexual objectification of women, let them direct their protest at the culprits, namely women, writes Bob Jones.

Air New Zealand has launched a campaign to attract Japanese travellers by offering special fares 30 per cent below the standard lead-in fares.

The reason the Australian national airline is in such a deep funk comes down to the failure of its own business strategy and tactical manoeuvring, writes Fran O'Sullivan.