WATCH: Electric vehicles have replaced diesel vehicles on the tarmac.

An investigation is underway into how a smartphone battery sparked a fire on a Qantas flight to Los Angeles.

Dealing with deaths mid-flight, severe lightning storms and aggressive drunks is all in a day's work according to busy flight attendants.

Winston Aldworth flies AA83 on its inaugural service from the USA to NZ.

It's that cooler time of year when many Kiwis start to plan uplifting summer breaks for the months ahead.

Jetstar employees are facing at least a day with no pay due to a glitch at ANZ.

For our arrival in Ho Chi Minh City there was a Maori powhiri, which certainly went down well with the locals.

A Singapore Airlines flight to Milan has caught fire after returning to Changi Airport following an engine oil warning message.

Getting through Auckland airport always seems to be a breeze these days, and the Emirates lounge is excellent.

In the latest of Air New Zealand's behind the scenes videos, we take a look at the airline's cargo operations. Video supplied.

American Airlines resumes flights between New Zealand and the US this week. Aviation writer Grant Bradley talks to the airline's American Airlines vice president for Asia Pacific Erwan Perhirin about its plans. Video / Grant Bradley

Other than being sat next to a rude or annoying passenger, there's nothing worse than being stuck in an aeroplane seat where the outside noise makes it impossible to sleep.

An Alaska Airlines flight was diverted to Seattle after a passenger tried to kiss a sleeping teenage girl seated next to him, airport officials said.

The best of NZ Herald Business: One of the world's biggest air freight carriers and is facing challenges as cargo volumes fall.

British Airways has suspended flights to Sharm el-Sheikh "indefinitely" amid continued security concerns after a Russian jet was bombed out of the sky over Egypt.

It seemed slightly tired and missing the X-factor of the Boeing 777-300 'Premium Economy'.

Seasoned travellers know several tricks to help the wait before your flight as comfortable as possible and have been sharing their tips online.

American Airlines passengers were left fearing for their lives after flames shot out of a jet engine during a flight on the weekend.

A Virgin Australia flight from Auckland to Apia has returned to Auckland due to a technical fault.

A Jetstar aircraft was met by fire trucks at Sydney Airport after a strange smell was reported in the cabin.

The lead singer of British indie band The View was kicked off a plane after he allegedly became aggressive when he was moved to a seat away from his girlfriend.

The biggest operator of super jumbos Emirates has released video of an A380 flight deck.

Booking holidays online can seem like a hassle-free option until things go wrong.

Andrew Louis flies from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, on Air New Zealand flight NZ0769.

A Hong Kong-based businessman is suing Cathay Pacific for allegedly leaving his 12-year-old son unattended at an airport.

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at the man behind your in-flight meals.

A passenger plane in the US carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.

A plane was diverted to Heathrow this morning after a woman gave birth mid-flight.

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.