AirlinesBoeing crams more seats onto 777 jet by shrinking bathroomsBoeing found room to shoehorn in as many as 14 more seats on its 777 by shrinking the lavatories.13 Jun 12:00 AM
AirlinesWine experts picked for Air NZ cellarAir NZ has appointed two leading international wine judges and commentators to help select the one million bottles of wine its passengers drink annually.11 Jun 11:45 PM
AirlinesIncredible footage of Boeing 787Boeing has released video of a 787-9 Dreamliner practising for the Paris Air Show in the skies above Washington State.11 Jun 09:00 PM
AirlinesAirlines craving longest-ever narrow-body planeBoeing is considering the largest-ever narrow-body jetliner to fill a void left when production of the 757 model ended.11 Jun 02:40 AM
AirlinesThreat of competition hits Air NZ stockAir New Zealand shares fell by nearly 5 per cent after news that it could face competition on its lucrative direct routes to the United States.10 Jun 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirline feud shadows industry amid 80pc surge in profitGlobal airlines buoyed by a record profit forecast are also grappling with how to mend a rift between US and Gulf carriers.10 Jun 02:30 AM
AirlinesPossibility of new US flightsQantas and American Airlines have announced a significant expansion of flying across the Pacific - opening up the possibility of new flights.09 Jun 08:30 PM
AirlinesAviation profits on upwards flight pathAirline profits are expected to almost double this year to US$29.3 billion - amounting to US$8.27 per passenger carried.09 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ signs new India dealAir NZ and Air India have signed a codeshare deal providing smoother access for travellers in both directions.08 Jun 11:26 PM
AirlinesUsed A380s pose threat to Airbus' salesAirbus Group is about to face a fresh challenge in reviving sales of its A380 as used aircraft hit the market.08 Jun 10:01 PM
AirlinesAir freight industry throttles back upAir freight - a barometer of global economic activity - has recovered and is growing at sustainable levels, a transport summit has heard.02 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAgency sells staying putA corporate travel specialist has a new strategy - encouraging some business people not to travel.02 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesNZ signs air deal with GreeceNew Zealand has signed an air services deal with Greece that will allow for code share flights.28 May 09:18 PM
AirlinesNew flight path into Auckland AirportJets approaching Auckland will use a third satellite-guided flight path from September, in an attempt to reduce fuel use and spread air traffic over a wider area.28 May 03:07 AM
WorldAirbus drops 13,000ftA Singapore Airlines Airbus with 182 passengers and 12 crew on board reportedly fell 13,000 feet when it lost power to both engines en route to Shanghai.27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandNo jail for pointing laser at planeAn Auckland man who shone a laser into the cockpits of an Air New Zealand plane and Police helicopter has avoided jail time and a hefty fine.27 May 02:42 AM
AirlinesAirport hoping to make connectionsAuckland Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood says his company is working hard to develop systems and technology to defer infrastructure investment.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus aims to help cut jet emissionsAirbus has launched a programme to help airlines reduce their environmental footprint as an international aviation organisation works to cut the growth of emissions.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirways NZ to train controllers in DubaiEmirates Aviation University and Airways New Zealand have opened a purpose-built air traffic control training facility in Dubai.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesMercedes' new plane interiorMercedes-Benz has teamed with Lufthansa to develop airline interiors for short and medium haul private aircraft.26 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandNo arrest for rowdy Jetstar passengerThe man who was evicted from a Jet Star flight for unruly behaviour on Friday evening has not been arrested, police say.25 May 01:25 AM
OpinionGrant BradleyTax at odds with travel messageThe announcement of plans to impose an "Anti-Travel Tax" came at an unfortunate time for Transport Minister Simon Bridges, writes Grant Bradley.24 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's 'ground-breaking' loungeRevamped space at Sydney Airport is part of a $40 million upgrade of the airline's lounges worldwide.22 May 03:10 AM
AirlinesBorder tax could hit airport growth: S&PStandard & Poor's says growth at Auckland Airport could be hit by the new passenger tax.22 May 12:36 AM
AirlinesDelta unveils 'internetest safety video'Delta Air Lines has taken a leaf out of Air New Zealand's book in releasing a viral new in-flight safety video.22 May 12:18 AM
AirlinesAnger at border tax growsAirports have joined tourist groups and airlines in objecting to Budget plans to introduce new border charges.21 May 10:05 PM
AirlinesBigger expense for travellersAirlines and tourism businesses are surprised and disappointed at a border levy that will push up the cost of a return flight out of New Zealand by around $22.21 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesFBI probe of plane hack sparks worries over flight safetyAn FBI agent's claim has sparked new worries over the safety and cybersecurity of America's passenger planes.20 May 04:20 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's cheap Texas ticketsAir New Zealand has just released its first fares on its new Auckland - Houston service, with introductory prices of $699 one-way.19 May 11:15 PM
New ZealandQantas, Air NZ confident in fleet securityQantas and Air New Zealand have have assured customers of strong security measures in place after reports a US hacker claimed to be able to hack into an aircraft’s controls.18 May 05:14 AM
AirlinesHacker can hijack plane mid-flightA prominent hacker who was kicked off a flight last month had previously admitted to the FBI that he had taken control of a plane and made it fly sideways.17 May 07:08 PM
AirlinesAir NZ rides the wave with safety videosAir NZ says it is being approached by movie makers wanting to do partnership deals over its safety videos.14 May 02:00 AM
