E2 water spray test
Embraer's E2 regional jet undergoing a runway water test in 2017. / Footage courtesy of Embraer
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Ministry: Tourists pay 'fair share' as new tax looms
Details on new ways to tax foreign visitors are due out later this week.
'Drunk' pilot ejected from cockpit
The pilot was prepared to fly an Airbus A320 from Surabaya to the Indonesian capital Jakarta.
Executive flies back to Air NZ from bank
Carrie Hurihanganui has been appointed to the 10-member airline executive.
Scary note found in plane toilet
Handwriting samples taken from passengers on United Airlines flight after note found.
Kāpiti council may subsidise airline
Guy Burns said council should focus on core services.
United emergency landing after threat written on airplane toilet
A United flight made an emergency landing after a message was found in a cabin bathroom.
Air NZ hikes overseas fares up to 5% as fuel costs bite
Some fares will go up more than $100 as the airline passes on sharp fuel price rises
Surge in number of Rolls-Royce Dreamliner engines needing repairs
More 787 engines are likely to need repairs around the world as deadline passes.
Sacre bleu! Return flights to Paris for less than $1000
The promotional deals on sale this weekend come as base fares climb.
Boy injured at Auckland Airport is son of All Black
The young boy hurt at Auckland Airport yesterday is the son of All Black Vaea Fifita.
Batteries included: What could be powering planes next decade
As jet fuel costs bite, plane makers are looking for alternative ways to power planes.
Virgin Australia launches Wi-Fi on international flights
Virgin has become the first Australian carrier to offer Wi-Fi on international flights.
'The hero we need': Woman puts kids in economy while she flies business class
Defending the TV presenter who puts her kids in Economy Class while she's in Business
Why prawns are off the menu at Air NZ
Airlines are worried about labour in supply chains and want to stamp out human trafficking
Sky wars: Airports and Virgin turn up heat on Air NZ-Qantas deal
New partners say the deal is a good one for travellers and hit back at airports.
Taiwan now 'Chinese territory' as Qantas caves
Qantas has confirms it has caved to China's demands, in a move condemned by White House.
Global airline group takes swipe at 'bitter' airport experiences
Airports are under fire around the world and in Australasia from airline groups.
Man with the cast iron bladder: Passenger stayed put for 17-hour flight
Qantas has teamed up with scientists to help crack the secret of busting jet lag.
How Air NZ can benefit from Qantas' Project Sunrise
Australasian airlines want new long range planes to fly record distances non-stop
Airline fuel warning: Higher fares ahead
Fuel costs have risen by more than 50 per cent during the past year.
Air New Zealand's Christopher Luxon: My toughest year
After a smooth flight at the top, it's got a bit bumpy this year for the airline boss.
Five crew members treated after Aussie plane emergency
The airport has confirmed smoke was detected in the cockpit.
Frenemies unite: Air NZ and Qantas do a domestic deal
Air NZ will codeshare with Qantas which Virgin Australia says is bad for consumers
$3.6b row: Airlines say law allows airport to give 'one finger salute'
Airport says returns are a response to 'unprecedented' circumstances.
Man allegedly masturbates to porn during flight
Elly Shariat live-tweeted a horrifying '5-hour assault' — as people alleged 'fake news'.
Singapore Airlines' 16,700km record-breaking flight
Singapore to New York will be longest non-stop commercial flight.
The first flight of a Singapore Airlines
Airbus A350 ultra long range aircraft that will fly between Singapore and New York. Supplied / Singapore Airlines
The question that left a passenger 'appalled'
Passenger claims crew member approached her at airport and asked her shocking question.
Air NZ CEO on the International Air Transport Association meeting
Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon talks about the International Air Transport Association meeting in Sydney. / Dean Purcell
Air NZ CEO talks about the airline's relationship with Auckland Airport
Air New Zealand CEO Christopher Luxon talks about the relationship the airline has with Auckland Airport. / Dean Purcell
Flying with two kids nearly broke me
Noah Lederman composes an ode to the rigmarole of flying with children.
Airline angst: From mile-high comfort to Auckland Airport queues
Singapore Airlines boss says facilities come up short for passengers.