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The Delta plane was bound for London.
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For the second year in a row, Air NZ has been voted Australia's most reputable brand.
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A TV host has taken to Twitter to remind travellers to cover their noses as well.
Air New Zealand's Dreamliner disruption: list of cancelled flights grows
Dozens of Air New Zealand flights have been cancelled or re-timed.
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Air NZ Dreamliner woes could mean return of Hi Fly
About 6500 Air New Zealand passengers will have flights rescheduled or cancelled.
Pilots urge total ban of high-powered lasers
Pilots describe laser strikes as "the most terrifying thing they've ever gone through".
Focus: What happens when a plane suddenly loses cabin pressure?
An aviation commentator takes us through what you're likely to experience if your plane suffers catastrophic engine failure and loses cabin pressure.
Cockpit hero: Ex-Navy fighter pilot landed stricken jet
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The brutal future of airline seats
Brace yourself. This image shows what one company wants to do to economy class on flights.
Horror flight: One death, one flyer nearly sucked out
The engine exploded and sent shrapnel flying back towards the passenger window.
Cool passenger buys $8 wifi to film inflight horror
As other passengers screamed Marty Martinez calmly captured the drama unfolding.
18 seconds of oxygen: When a plane loses cabin pressure
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Passenger plane flying over Rolleston targeted with laser
Plane flying over Rolleston in Canterbury was targeted by a red laser light.
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Travel disruption but no earnings hit from Air NZ engine checks
Rolls Royce told operators to carry out checks on some engines earlier than is typical.
Boeing flying contest lures Kiwi inventors
The race to develop a personal aircraft is on and New Zealand inventors are lining up.
Air wars: Virgin fires back at Air NZ with more flights
More seats across the Tasman could lead to lower fares.
Editorial: Toughen up on drones at airports
EDITORIAL: When drones venture near aircraft they are a menace.
Why airlines love premium class passengers
Just 5 per cent of passengers travel in business class or better.
Air NZ passengers face disruption from more Dreamliner engine problems
Rolls-Royce engines need more checks and airlines may be forced to fly different routes.
Winston Aldworth: could airline beds in Economy be on the horizon?
I've always thought it'd be neat to replace Economy Class seating with a capsule hotel.
British Airways-owner swoops on rival
British Airways-owner IAG has taken a near-5 per cent stake in Norwegian Air Shuttle.
Maverick US jets flew close to helicopter, parachutists in NZ
US jets flew close to a helicopter and three parachutists on unscheduled scenic flight.
New Jetstar boss - what's the plan for New Zealand?
Qantas veteran Gareth Evans has lost the tie and is heading Jetstar.
New and bigger plane used on flights to Philippines
The shift increases the overall route capacity by 22 per cent.
Watch: Inside Airbus passenger sleeping area in cargo hold
New sleeping areas being developed for planes would be welcomed by long-haul passengers.
Blowing in the wind: Storm downs huge NZ flag at Auckland Airport
The huge flag usually flies atop a 45m flagpole.
Tauranga Airport flights delayed
All flights in and out of Tauranga Airport have been delayed this morning.
Pooch protection: New airline scheme to keep pets safe
Millions of animals are transported by airlines a year and a new code is being introduced
Crashing is all part of training pilots, flight school says
"It is incredibly common all over the world - even with far more experienced pilots."
US F-16 pilots ticked off over low glacier scenic flight
US pilots 'reminded of NZ's aviation rules'' after low flights over Fox Glacier.
Mum's threat to shoot down drone that filmed her kids
Her daughter had told her, 'Mum, it's an alien coming to get us'.