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Fatal heli crash fine shows 'life is cheap' in NZ
Company was yesterday convicted on charges stemming from crash.

Can this Qantas menu help beat jetlag?
Qantas is hoping a new healthy menu will help reduce jetlag on long haul flights

Mile-high monitors: The airliners helping model weather
A global weather modelling programme using commercial planes now reaches NZ.

In-flight tracking app for window-seat fans
Take advantage of in-flight WiFi with this app that can live-track where you are.

DOC staff to stop using Robinson helicopters
Safety concerns prompt DOC to stop using Robinson helicopters.

Trump's $5.3 billion Boeing deal
The Pentagon will order two Boeing 747-8s to replace the existing 747-200s.

Auckland's traffic pain Hamilton airport's gain
Auckland's traffic strife lifting popularity of Hamilton airport.

Kiwi travel alert: Beware of the 'Beast from the East'
Flights in Britain and Europe have been disrupted by a monster storm from Siberia.

Air NZ hikes some bag charges by 50pc
New charges for some Air New Zealand services start tomorrow.

Why tall passengers hate air travel
The average seat pitch has shrunk from 88 cm in the 1960s to about 78 cm today.

Air NZ's next big call - Boeing or Airbus?
The US and European aircraft manufacturers will compete for a $1 billion Air NZ deal.

Tips and tricks from a veteran British flyer
British author Tilly Bagshawe has travel tips for even the most nervous flyer.

Qantas pre-tax profit soars despite fuel cost
Qantas is expanding its network but still assessing the contribution of Dreamliners.

Watch: The new Boeing heading to NZ for Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways is expanding its fleet but says fuel price increases could push up fares

Why Air NZ is flying to Taiwan
Air New Zealand is deepening its Pacific Rim operations with new direct flights to Taipei.

Air NZ: Thanks for your patience over Dreamliners
Air New Zealand has thanked transtasman travellers for their patience after the mixed response to charter planes filling in for Dreamliners that need engine maintenance and repairs.

Air NZ posts soaring $232m profit
The national airline posted strong results despite rising fuel costs.

Watch: Inside Air NZ's Portuguese charter plane
Rating charter operator Hi Fly which is plugging gaps left by Air NZ's 787 engine problems

How come Jetstar's flying to Wgtn but Air NZ won't?
Jetstar says it can continue to operate flights out of Wellington this afternoon

Chasing the sun gets cheaper for Kiwis as Bali fares fall
Emirates has released return fares to Bali starting at $899.

Air NZ's Portugese Charter in 2017/18
Herald Business Traveller aboard Air New Zealand's Portuguese charter plane. Video / Grant Bradley

Emirates launches new daily Auckland-Bali flights
Emirates plans to start flights between Auckland and Bali from the middle of the year.

Check-in horror: 'Something just wasn't right'
When two girls showed up to check in with no ID an airline worker had a horrible feeling.

Married at first flight
Kiwi pilots met when flying in the Outback and now fly 777s for Emirates.

Second runway critical to Auckland says airport boss
Auckland Airport has plans for another runway which it says will keep the city on the map.

Bombardier back on track after Boeing battle
Bombardier is putting its battle with Boeing behind them.

Meet Josie Pepper - Munich Airport's robot help
A humanoid robot in Germany is the latest advance in airlines' use of AI.

Qatar Airways reveals new plans for its Auckland service
A year since starting flights to Auckland, Qatar Airways has new plans for the service

Qatar Airways boss blasts enemies
Qatar Airways is heading for a loss but its boss says a blockade had made it stronger