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Bombshell development with last-ditch search for MH370 flight
There’s been a major announcement in the desperate search for the wreckage of MH370.

Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights
Industry responds to new appeal system.

NZ to India direct flights and Trump and Zelenskyy speak about ceasefire | NZ Herald News Update
Direct flights connecting New Zealand to India could be in place as early as 2028 and a fresh search for Malaysian Airlines MH370 wreckage has been approved. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: How Auckland Airport’s runway rejig will work
Biggest runway change in decades as airport tackles two major projects.

Air NZ to deploy fog-casting tech in new trial
Air NZ is deploying a local innovator's technology across its entire network.

Turbulence ahead for next boss of US aviation regulator
Bryan Bedford is the front-runner for the high-pressure top job.

Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink
The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.

Watch: ‘Disregard for basic hygiene’ - Gross reason flight turned back
Passengers and airline staff said the incident is a recurring problem.

‘You don’t think, you act‘: Man praised for disarming teen with gun on Melbourne-Sydney flight
Avalon Airport has offered Barry Clark 'free flights for life' for his bravery.

Pilots ground aircraft in Sydney minutes after danger detected onboard
A code 7700 was called to air traffic control.

From Fawlty Towers to ‘rawdogging’ – the bizarre history of in-flight entertainment
100 years ago, the first film was shown in the air. How do airlines choose what to show?

Search for MH370 resumes 11 years after disappearance off Australia
A new search for MH370 is underway, 1500km west of Perth, 11 years after it vanished.

Taking a shower at 38,000 feet
Grant Bradley and Jason Oxenham get inside Emirates First Class spa on an A380 Superjumbo. Video / Jason Oxenham

Couple ‘traumatised’ after being seated next to dead passenger on flight
Melbourne-based Mitch and Jenny say they had to sit next to a deceased passenger.

Not a single rubbery sausage in sight: Airlines with the best in-flight food
Which airline offers a cake and champagne package on your birthday? All will be revealed.

‘Everyone was afraid’: Bomb scare diverts international flight
Two Italian fighter jets escorted the plane, which was carrying 199 passengers plus crew.

‘Seconds cost lives’: Why flight attendants' instructions actually matter
Recent disasters show how flight attendants play the most critical role in an emergency.

Revealed: How much Delta is offering each passenger on jet that flipped in Toronto
The payout for passengers 'has no strings attached' according to a Delta Air spokesperson.

Air NZ CEO: Up to 5000 seats out of action every day due to engine problems
Foran says up to 11 planes could be grounded in the second half of its financial year.

Revealed: Airline introduces world-class menu from top Kiwi chef
Well-known local ingredients are showcased in the menu.

Air NZ profit down, $100m share buy-back announced
Engine issues impact airline as domestic demand slumps too.