WorldMid-air emergency as fire erupts in plane’s overhead cabinThe fire erupted 20 minutes into the flight, sending smoke through the cabin.20 Oct 08:58 PM
WorldTwo killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into seaThe cargo jet had arrived from the United Arab Emirates before dawn.20 Oct 02:21 AM
New Zealand'No one has turned up': Traffic control opens late and delays flightPassengers were forced to wait on the tarmac at Nelson Airport for nearly 30 minutes.18 Oct 03:04 AM
New ZealandFire alarm forces evacuation of Auckland Airport terminalMP among those sent outside after a fire alarm went off. 17 Oct 11:04 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.15 Oct 09:54 PM
WorldFlights halted as Mount Lewotobi blasts ash 10km into the skyAsh soared 10km above Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki’s 1584m summit.15 Oct 05:32 AM
WorldWatch: Fuel hose sprays flammable liquid across tarmac at US airportAviation fuel was pumping out of the hose for nearly a minute before crews shut it off.14 Oct 06:34 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand and Air Chathams team upA one-stop shop is opening for some flyers wanting to get around regional New Zealand.14 Oct 06:12 AM
New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldFrance border checks to cause four-hour delays for UK travellersLong queues are expected as new EU biometric border checks begin.11 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport emergency: Fiji Airways plane suffers bird strikeA Fiji Airways flight has landed safely after a bird strike sparked a full emergency at Christchurch Airport this afternoon. Video / George HeardWatch09 Oct 04:30 AM
WorldUS faces more travel delays as shutdown continuesHigher numbers of airport safety staff are off sick, rather than working without pay.09 Oct 12:23 AM
Travel newsCAA takes on 'watchdog' role for NZ's aviation industryOperators were required to file new drug and alcohol management plans last week. 08 Oct 06:41 AM
WorldHow cigarette-filled balloons sparked chaos in Lithuanian skiesAbout 6000 travellers faced delays after 30 flights were cancelled.07 Oct 02:52 AM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 AM
WorldMunich Airport reopens after drone scare halts hundreds of flightsAbout 6500 travellers were stranded after two drone scares in two days.05 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldMunich Airport shuts again after new drone sightingsMore than 30 flights were cancelled the night before, stranding nearly 3000 travellers.03 Oct 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
AirlinesAirports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.01 Oct 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy OctoberBusy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.01 Oct 03:50 AM
All Blacks'You have a history': Aussie Border Force reignites McCaw debate with cheeky jibe ahead of clashIt's clear Australians are still not over losing the Bledisloe Cup, again.30 Sep 06:07 AM
WorldDenmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summitThe ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.28 Sep 10:35 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport raising up to $300m by issuing bondsUp to $300m in debt on offer as airport embarks on multiple upgrades.28 Sep 08:47 PM
WorldDrone threats pose growing problem for airportsDanish airports were forced to close after drones breached their airspace.26 Sep 02:41 AM
WorldDanish airports shut after fresh drone sightings raise security fearsDefence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen called the incidents a ‘hybrid attack’.25 Sep 11:10 PM
WorldDrones now observed over four Denmark airports, police sayThe incidents follow a drone sighting that shut down Copenhagen Airport earlier this week.25 Sep 03:44 AM
BusinessUK police arrest man after cyber attack on Heathrow, other airportsArrest follows days of disruption at key airline hubs.25 Sep 03:22 AM
BusinessAuckland getting more flights to China’s panda cityChina travel options get spiced up with new flights to a capital of cuisine.25 Sep 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways NZ communications after outage were ‘lacking’, Minister saysSimeon Brown wants transparency but assures New Zealanders the system is secure.24 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport’s biggest-ever expansion project opensNew parking for up to 11 jets as $465 million project unveiled.24 Sep 01:52 AM
