When it comes to transtasman carriers, Dita De Boni has a firm favourite.

Plane enthusiasts flocked to vantage points around Auckland Airport today for a glimpse of the first passenger-carrying Boeing 787 Dreamliner to land here.

Another step in the long wait for the Dreamliner will be taken today when Air New Zealand staff get their first opportunity to pore over a "demonstrator" aircraft.

Air NZ is furious about a website's report that flames flared from the engine of one of its aircraft.

A Hamilton aviation centre will soon begin training pilots for Qatar Airways, including a group of Qatari nationals heading to the country later this year.

A fully fitted out Boeing 787 is scheduled to visit Auckland next week on the final leg of a global tour to show off the plane.

Forget chips and dip after work on Friday - the Air New Zealand sports and social club has an $8 million property portfolio with which to treat workers.

Air New Zealand is increasing capacity on its flights from Auckland to Perth by 70 seats.