On the charge: Air NZ picks airports for battery plane trial
Battery powered cargo plane set to fly in 2026
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Airports in a battle with Air NZ say greater oversight of fares is needed.
Airline employee outburst at passenger goes viral
Viewers were divided over who was in the right.
Airline’s poo-powered plan to make fuel from human waste
Biofuel company says not to 'pooh-pooh' the use of this abundant, low-cost resource.
‘Oh, hell no’: Travellers shaken by video of plane speeding through the air
Some travellers said they would reconsider flying after viewing the footage.
Teething trouble at Auckland Airport's $300m transport hub leads to tweaks
There have been complaints about facilities for disabled travellers.
'Very high energy impact': Student pilot, 23, likely fatigued when he fatally crashed on lake
Ram Prakash Srikumar flew hours before he embarked on the fatal night flight.
Dish soap to help build planes? Boeing signs off on supplier’s method
NY Times: Audit found airline using soap and hotel key card in manufacturing process.
School holiday travel: How to avoid the chaos
Will there be travel chaos at airports as the school holidays begin?
Boeing whistleblower claims Dreamliners could break apart mid-flight - Air NZ reacts
Air NZ says it has confidence in the planes and its own staff to monitor their assembly.
Editorial: How Bondi Rescue star can help revive NZ tourism
OPINION: No time to take our most important tourism market for granted.
School holiday travel squeeze: Auckland Airport warns of busiest days for flying
Tips to travellers wanting a smoother journey through the airport.
The debate is over — this is the best seat to sleep on the plane
Next time you book a flight, hone in on this row and seat.
Auckland Airport under fire from small operators for 'grandiose' building plans
The Aviation Industry Association is the latest to take aim at the airport's plans.
Could you pass a pilot test? Airline opens trial to exclusive $148,000/pa career
Amid an ongoing pilot shortage, one airline opened its recruitment drive to the public.
'In 6 years, every plane will look like this,' says aerospace upstart
Are you ready to take flight in this new ‘blended wings’ plane?
Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers
Air NZ rival's new platform is still being built 'to deliver to members in coming years'.
Watch: F-16 US fighter jets leave NZ shores for base in Japan
The legendary fighter jets were Down Under for an international airshow.
Soaring prices: Air NZ hits Koru members with 20% increase
Airline says steep price rise to cover increased costs.
Why all the fuss about Air New Zealand’s new food?
A new international business class menu but hard-hit domestic travellers left wondering.
Dad booted off Jetstar flight for breaking this simple rule
The father of two said crew called him an 'idiot' then said he couldn't fly with them.
This major airline just asked pilots to go on holiday in May. Here's why
Pilots hanging out for a holiday are in luck.
Baby receives unbelievable gift from airline after being born mid-flight
The surprising gift is probably worth a significant amount.
Why Qantas is flexing its muscles on the Tasman
The Australian carrier is focused on its long-haul network with connecting flights.
What was flying like in the 1980s? Air NZ releases rare archival photos
The airline has dug into the archives for a special anniversary.
‘Shortcuts everywhere’: Claims of Boeing ditching quality for speed
Reports paint a worrying picture of a company considered to be one of the best.
Warbirds Over Wānaka in pictures: Old war planes take to the skies
Herald photojournalist George Heard captures all of the action.
Latam horror flight: Some victims offered a ‘few thousand’ dollars, says lawyer
Up to 50 passengers and crew were injured when a plane plunged on transtasman flight.
Watch: Behind the scenes at Auckland Airport's new $300m transport hub
Transport system in for biggest shake-up in half a century.
Are airlines making money off your personal details? Investigation launched in US
The review focuses on 10 of the biggest US airlines, some of which operate in NZ.
FBI tells Alaska Airline passengers they might be crime victims
The plane was flying 16,000 feet over Oregon on January 5 when the panel blew out.
How Air NZ’s shrinking winter network is affecting passengers and the airline
Airline cites engine problems for Chicago pause after hot competition to US eroded yields.
Pilot given 10-month jail sentence after Jagermeister found in luggage
Police were called after the pilot was identified as the owner of the open bottle.
The 302 million litre challenge: Why Air NZ must hunt overseas for sustainable aviation fuel
Lack of supply of green fuel here forces airline to look offshore.