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Touched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAA
Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.

Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday

Chopper crackdown? Why it could get harder to build a helipad on Waiheke Island
Noise impacts on Māori heritage sites will be considered in helipad assessments.

US pilot sues influencer over false claims in fatal chopper, jet crash
The influencer accused her of causing the crash in Washington, killing 67 people.

Hawaiian Airlines bringing back frequent Honolulu-Auckland flights
Airline says free Starlink Wi-Fi will be included, as Alaska deal opens up more routes.

Qantas digs out the archives for 60 years of jets to New Zealand
Qantas marks a milestone from the early years of the Jet Age.

Safety failures revealed in Sea World helicopter crash report
Four people died when two helicopters crashed near Gold Coast helipads.

'Very special': Glider crash pilot remembered for kindness, teaching others to fly
'I don’t believe you could get any more liked than him.'

'We're f*****': Passenger frustration after grounded flight
Passengers smelled fuel through air vents, causing diversion.

On The Up: Airline survived Covid and a recession - now for the future
'We would be lost without them in Whanganui.'

Grant Bruce Jarden, 71, dies after glider crashed into Hawke’s Bay Golf Club
The incident has been referred to the Civil Aviation Authority.

Tariff turmoil: How will airfares be impacted?
Five key factors could influence airfares, economist says.

BA-Qatar airline alliance gets extension from NZ Government
Three airlines in new deal as big changes roll out for civil aviation rules.

Pilot dead after glider crashes on to golf course
It is understood a number of golfers saw the incident unfold.

Auckland Airport charges: Global airline group IATA calls for ‘urgent change’
A blame game over prices isn't good enough for Kiwi flyers, a consumer group says.

Emergency on tarmac as ‘mist’ spotted coming from plane about to depart
The Air NZ flight was preparing to leave Auckland Airport when problems struck.

‘A delightful person’: Community mourns loss of prominent businessman after plane crash
Ivan van de Water was a respected member of the Gore community.

Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’
The watchdog releases its findings after an airport pricing probe.

A passenger lost a phone midflight. The plane turned around
The Boeing 777 returned two hours after taking off with 375 passengers.

Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in carrier, challenge Qantas on long-haul routes.

US approves $3.4 billion drone sale to Qatar
Drones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.