An hour-and-a-half into the flight, staff announced the plane would be returning to Auckland because it had encountered an issue that could not be fixed in Fiji.

A woman jumped out of a taxiing airplane after the flight landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport half an hour early on Monday, police say.

Video shows a plane full of joking, laughing footballers preparing for takeoff. Soon after it was taken, almost all of them were killed.

Airlines are finding more ways to charge for extras like baggage fees and on-board food.

Seven people have been hospitalised after China Eastern flight MU777 hit turbulence as it landed at Sydney Airport.

This is the heartbreaking moment a Brazilian footballer found out he was to become a father - just one week before he was killed in the Colombian jet crash.

Chapecoense goalkeeper Danilo was one of just seven people initially found alive after a charter plane crashed in Colombia killing 75 people.

Noumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s

We've all heard of the mile-high club, but it turns out another exclusive hook-up scene has been operating in the skies without our knowledge.

The time inspection officers take to process foreign visitors at the desks at the Japanese airports was cut by 30 per cent to 40 per cent.

The Business Herald's Grant Bradley has won the Australasian Aviation Press Club aviation journalist of the year.

Grant Bradley gets a ride in an experimental Brazilian cargo plane, dipping, ducking and diving over the plantations of Sao Paulo state.

The best of NZ Herald Business: Brazilian plane maker Embraer has developed a twin jet airlifter that is in the running to replace the RNZAF's aging Hercules.

Pumpkin Patch's outgoing employees may have found a new home after another company reached out to staff.

The chief executive of Ryanair has explained how he intends on making air travel free in 10 years.

Fiji Airways will get the latest model Boeing 737 to operate on its short haul and medium haul routes

A look at Embraer's prototype airlifted.

Jetstar's New Zealand staff are being given extra training to deal with problems they face dealing with customers.

An Australian teenager who suffered burns to his genitals when a coffee was spilt on an international flight is suing Virgin Australia.

Jetstar has appointed Daniel Banens as head of its New Zealand operation and he will succeed Grant Kerr who announced in August he was leaving.

New Zealanders get to airports early and spend close to $100 when they shop at duty free outlets

Air New Zealand is taking on Ireland's national carrier Aer Lingus ahead of tomorrow's rugby match.

Changes to flight times from Whangarei to Auckland return are disrupting commuters.

One of the world's biggest airlines is drastically cutting perks to compete with budget airlines - you'll even be charged for using overhead compartments.

Virgin Galactic has teamed up with US-based Boom Technology to develop the jet, which will be 10 per cent faster than the now defunct Concorde.

Qantas has been flying to New Zealand for 76 years and is boosting capacity to meet a surge in demand.

Nasa astronaut Dan Barry makes a strong case for human power in a world where our transportation needs look increasing likely to be

Until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in and officially assumes office, flights are going to be restricted over New York.

For the fourth year in a row, Air New Zealand has been named the best way to fly.

BIG READ: Ed Sims has been in control at Airways for five years and has spent up on technology to cope with changes.