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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.

Boeing 737 MAX crashes: US judge sets trial date
More than 340 people died in the crashes. Now a judge has ordered Boeing to trial.

Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.

Constipated passenger sues airline alleging he was forcibly removed from bathroom
The pilot allegedly forced open the bathroom door, exposing the man to fellow passengers.

The PM’s next jet? Dassault makes a pitch for its Falcon 8X
Jet and helicopter companies jockey for spotlight as huge airshow starts Downunder.

Woolworths property sales, Karangahape Rd plans; $1.1b Canadian moves: Property Insider
Woolworths stores in Te Atatū, Westgate and Mt Roskill have all sold recently.

‘Helipad’ on plans but council says no chopper application sought
The word 'helipad' is on approved plans but the council says no landing rights are sought.

Kea Kids: Omaka Aviation gears up for high-flying Easter show
Reporter Evie is at the Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre where pilots are dusting off these stunningly majestic planes to put on an historic Easter show.

‘Wave down like a queen’: Balloon pilot’s 20-year journey
High-flyer on what she loves about the pursuit.

Travellers ‘can’t understand English’, accuse airport security of discrimination at screening
The woman filed a complaint after an officer's alleged comment to another passenger.

Qantas tempts Kiwis to Aus with sale on ‘hundreds of thousands’ of tickets
Qantas is offering Kiwis discounted flights between NZ and Australia for a limited time.

Pilots with cancelled or suspended licences will have new appeal rights
Industry responds to new appeal system.

Watch: Stranded astronauts finally back on Earth
Their mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.