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Air NZ's 787 heading to Tokyo, Shanghai
Air New Zealand is nearing the end of what will be a decade-long journey to get the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner into its fleet.

Hamilton pilot school chosen for Qatar deal
A Hamilton aviation training school is offering aspiring pilots the chance to fast-track their way into jets at fast-growing Gulf carrier Qatar.

Super-size planes where smart money is
Boeing continues to snare orders for its super-stretch Dreamliner before officially launching the aircraft as rival Airbus also sells plenty of big planes at the Paris Air Show.

'No reason' for pregnancy flight-ban
Pregnant women banned from flying are being discriminated against by airlines whose reasons aren't backed up by medical or scientific evidence, a gender expert says.

Air NZ unveils new A320
Air New Zealand has rolled out the first of its brand new Airbus A320 aircraft - which feature impressive curved wing tips - at the Paris Air Show overnight.

Pics: Plane-spotter's heaven
The global aviation event at Le Bourget airfield north of Paris.

Flight check: Lukla to Kathmandu on Tara Airlines
Winston Aldworth flies takes a flight across Nepal.

Jetstar cans Queenstown service
Jetstar is ditching services from Wellington to Queenstown as it focuses on peak-time services between Auckland and Christchurch.

Air NZ flies the silver fern
Air New Zealand is laying on the Kiwi look thick by adding a fern to the koru, ditching teal and going black and white on all its aircraft.

Susan Watson: Mixed-ownership model warrants closer look
The debate over the sale of shares in state-owned enterprises has been polarised.

Air NZ stands by tattoo policy
Air New Zealand is standing by its policy of not allowing visible tattoos on customer service staff after an internal review.

Air NZ's flying salesman
Air NZ boss Christopher Luxon has sold everything from soap to icecream. Now he wants to sell tickets...

Boeing starts assembly on bigger Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - similar to the plane Air New Zealand will fly - is being assembled at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington state.

Airline says sorry for damage
An airline has apologised for wrecking runway lights and confirmed its Airbus landed with tyre damage after a wayward take-off from Auckland.

Inside Money: Bloody big banks: why size isn't everything
Bank bigness may be an over-rated quality, according to financial research firm, Canstar, writes David Chaplin."If a bank does start to bleed seriously, a government transfusion will not be guaranteed."

Editorial: Up to Air NZ to judge the real view of tattoos
Editorial: Nobody outside Air New Zealand is in a position to question its commercial judgment. Critics do not depend for their salaries on the airline's success.

Price promise: Couple fly free
A couple have won airfares worth $3000 after calling a company on its lowest-price guarantee.

Inside Money: Wheelchairs on planes - it could be worse
Airlines - and able-bodied passengers - have a real economic incentive to ensure disabled embarkation operates smoothly.

United relieved to have 787 in air
United Airlines put its 787 back in the air yesterday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to get the plane's four-month grounding behind them.

Airline makes bungladesh of destination
Two United States holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.

Emirates, Qantas alliance approved
Travellers on Qantas and Emirates are set to benefit from a new alliance between the airlines that analysts see as a "medium" competition risk for Air New Zealand.

Analysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZ
Analysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.