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Pilots describe laser strikes as "the most terrifying thing they've ever gone through".
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Cockpit hero: Ex-Navy fighter pilot landed stricken jet
Tammie Jo Shults is a former Navy fighter pilot who safely landed the stricken jet.
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
At 40,000ft you have 18 seconds of 'useful consciousness' time if starved of oxygen.
Passenger plane flying over Rolleston targeted with laser
Plane flying over Rolleston in Canterbury was targeted by a red laser light.
Secrets hidden in your flight number
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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'.
Air NZ launches new routes amid Virgin Australia split
Airline will add 15 per cent seat capacity across all its Tasman services.
Air NZ named among best airlines in the world
Air New Zealand has come in second best in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
NASA's mission to bring supersonic jets back from the dead
Nasa is looking to help fill the gap left by the Concorde.
France grinds to halt amid plane and train strikes
Most French trains will also screech to a halt in a strike over economic reforms.
American Airlines announces big Boeing order
American Airlines is ordering 47 new Boeing jets.
Sexual harassment of flight attendants 'rampant'
Former Qantas poster girl details incident of harassment she endured.