Air New Zealand's new in-flight safety video has been loudly criticised this week for its swimsuit-clad models and its overseas setting.

Airlines claim legal measures to deal with violent passengers outdated, jeopardising safety and call for revamp.

Air NZ and Singapore Airlines say their planned strategic alliance would result in greater access to lower fares and more strength in the face of growing competition from the Qantas-Emirates partnership.

Emirates yesterday announced a sponsorship agreement for the Rugby World Cups 2015 and 2019 which will be held in England and Japan, respectively.

Just eight years ago, Air NZ was pulling out of Singapore, and the island state's government was urging Singapore Airlines to pursue links with Qantas.

Kiwis can expect cheaper flights and more choices as a result of a deal between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines, which is also expected to boost local tourism.

Air New Zealand is poised to reveal details of a big expansion of its international network, most likely in Asia.

Air New Zealand says stripping out costs from the business should allow it to keep a lid on fares during the coming year.

An Air New Zealand flight which made an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport last night will not be investigated by Australian authorities.

An Air NZ A320 made an emergency landing at Melbourne Airport night after experiencing engine trouble shortly after takeoff.

Air NZ is the most popular pick by brokers for 2014 riding on the back of strong expectations for profit growth at the national carrier.

We were just getting used to decimal currency and the end of 6 o'clock pub closing when Norm Thompson started work at Air NZ 46 years ago.

Air NZ chief exec Christopher Luxon has carved out a big reputation for foot-on-the-throat attention to the bottom line.

Air New Zealand says its on track to boost earnings by 20 per cent for the first half of the year.

Air New Zealand's Christopher Luxon hit the ground running when he took over as chief executive on January 1.

Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce has launched a defence of his management team's performance after issuing a grim profit warning and slashing jobs.

Hobbit fans eagerly awaiting the release of Sir Peter Jackson's second instalment of his film trilogy were treated to a few larger-than-life movie moments today.

Hobbit stars have unveiled a giant, NZ-themed pop-up book in Beverly Hills, a dragon has been revealed on an Air NZ plane and giant eagles have descended on Wellington.

Among the many things Warren Buffett is famous for is his view that airlines are a lousy investment. Just last May, he was at it again.

Air New Zealand says its group wide yields, after removing foreign exchange impacts, were up by 1.9 per cent in October.

Market players say they are surprised at the drop in Air New Zealand's share price in the wake of the Government's 20 per cent sell-down.