Sustainable business & financeBiofuel a long-term bet: LuxonAir New Zealand is looking for biofuel suppliers, but warns replacement for jet fuel is some way off.04 Oct 11:53 PM
BDBDAirlinesChinese plan to take control of AirworkA Chinese company plans to buy 75 per cent of the shares in specialist aviation company Airwork Holdings.04 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesHow did a Kiwi plane end up in N Korea?Foreign Affairs officials are investigating how a New Zealand-made aircraft turned up at a North Korean military air show painted up in the hermit state's colours.03 Oct 05:45 AM
AirlinesAnother Chinese airline swoops in on NZChina's fourth biggest carrier Hainan Airlines will start flying to New Zealand early next year, the latest in a wave of Chinese airlines coming to this country.03 Oct 01:31 AM
TravelWant to like the in-flight meal? Try headphonesThe white noise on planes makes the food served up by cabin crew taste worse, according to experts.02 Oct 09:49 PM
New ZealandTyphoon terror: How Jean Batten beat the oddsIt is 80 years since the famous New Zealand aviatrix Jean Batten took off from England for her record breaking solo flight to Auckland.30 Sep 04:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesCheap fuel lifts Singapore AirlinesThe NZ branch of Singapore Airlines lifted annual profit by 63pc as cheap fuel helped the airline fatten margins.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMore than 200 aircraft struck by lasersAt least 200 aircraft have been hit by lasers in the last two years after a law criminalised public possession in an attempt to curb the issue.30 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandLaser strike: Police helicopter targetedPolice reveal Eagle helicopter was hit by a laser strike over Auckland skies this week.29 Sep 09:53 PM
New ZealandMcCaw - he'll always be your wingmanRichie McCaw made his name as an openside flanker, but the All Black legend is now a wing commander.29 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandLaser danger: Fresh strikes at airportSeveral international flights and a local helicopter have been targeted by a laser at Auckland Airport.29 Sep 05:34 PM
TravelOverheated tablet forces emergency landingA flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert and make an emergency landing after a Samsung tablet starting smoking.29 Sep 07:30 AM
TravelWorld's most luxurious commercial jetWith a Michelin-star restaurant, butlers and high speed Wi-Fi onboard, it's no wonder prices start at $50k.29 Sep 01:59 AM
New ZealandPolice seek man who shone laser at planeMan who says he didn't know it was illegal to shine a laser at a plane fails to appear in court.28 Sep 12:03 AM
TravelBali flights canceled over ash cloudAll passengers seeking to fly to and from Bali are advised to check with their airlines as to the status of their flights.27 Sep 09:31 PM
New ZealandNew name and board and permission to flyCivil Aviation has given grounded South Westland helicopter company Alpine Adventures the green light to fly again.27 Sep 05:25 AM
TravelCheap flights: Why do prices fluctuate?Anyone who has tried to book a flight will know the struggle: you find a price one day, and it's cheap, but when you go to book it the next day, it's expensive.26 Sep 09:00 PM
AirlinesRocket Lab launch site opensRocket Lab has officially opened its launch site on the East Coast - the world's first private orbital launch complex.26 Sep 08:30 PM
AirlinesAirlines back proposed $24b climate planThe aviation industry is supporting a United Nations proposal to limit pollution from international flights.26 Sep 08:00 PM
AirlinesRevealed: Cheapest time to fly to AusAnalysis of thousands of transtasman flights has found November to be the cheapest time to fly.25 Sep 12:58 AM
AirlinesRocket Lab's kill switch for $7m machineRocket Lab is preparing for live testing of its Electron rocket which it can kill if it strays off course.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline obesity lawsuit: Kiwis reactSitting next to an obese passenger is not a pleasant experience - as some Kiwis have found out.22 Sep 10:12 PM
AirlinesSatellites to replace air traffic radarSatellite-based aircraft tracking can provide a higher level of detail in an emergency or search and rescue situation.21 Sep 11:24 PM
BusinessWatch: Why airfares fellThis interactive graphic explains why airfares fell before the latest rise.Watch21 Sep 02:16 AM
AirlinesWhat's it like in Emirates first class?A YouTube vlogger captures his unexpected upgrade to first class on Emirates.20 Sep 06:55 PM
AirlinesDrone with arms could lift a toddlerBut it shouldn't be used to lift any toddlers. Seriously.19 Sep 10:10 PM
TravelMid-sky highways you've never heard ofMore people are flying than ever before, and on popular routes, multiple planes will fly the same route at once.19 Sep 03:42 AM
TravelAlarming increase in air rageThe number of air rage incidents on UK airlines has quadrupled over the past three years.18 Sep 06:07 PM
AirlinesBoeing's humble 737 makes trans-Atlantic returnBoeing and Airbus' smallest aircraft are about to find a new role operating trans-Atlantic routes.16 Sep 10:48 PM
AirlinesLow fares mean dream holidays for KiwisA dream trip to Hawaii or walking along The Bund in Shanghai could be a reality with these record low airfares.16 Sep 07:51 PM
TravelAround the world flights for just $1500?It sounds ludicrously cheap, but it is possible to jet around the world - visiting eight far-flung locations - for just over $1500.15 Sep 11:15 PM
New ZealandReport finds pilots could be saferAfter over 150 accidents involving small planes and helicopters a review has found the Civil Aviation Authority could improve how it oversees the sector.15 Sep 08:20 AM
AirlinesKiwi-born firm's biofuel breakthrough for Virgin AtlanticA company founded in New Zealand has produced large quantities of biofuel from industrial waste gases for Virgin Atlantic in what is being hailed as a breakthrough for low carbon fuel.14 Sep 10:30 PM
