Max Keydashian's Instagram shot of him snoozing on Air Force One got us wondering about the best way to sleep on a plane.

Shandelle Battersby flies Air New Zealand NZ646 from Queenstown to Auckland.

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's Stratolaunch airplane is designed to carry rockets and "air launch" them into orbit.

Rather than making a car that flies, why not just make it easier to drive a plane on the road?

By the time you're reading this, I'll be in New Orleans. Not meaning to brag, of course - but, hey, did I mention I'll be in New Orleans?

A Jetstar aircraft was met by fire trucks at Sydney Airport after a strange smell was reported in the cabin.

The biggest operator of super jumbos Emirates has released video of an A380 flight deck.

Andrew Louis flies from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, on Air New Zealand flight NZ0769.

Kiwi Regional Airlines has this afternoon announced that the operation will be wound up.

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at the man behind your in-flight meals.

A passenger plane in the US carrying 136 people was forced into an emergency landing after the engine cover snapped off as the aircraft ascended.

A plane was diverted to Heathrow this morning after a woman gave birth mid-flight.

A Fiji Airways flight had to burn off fuel after suffering technical problems following take-off from Auckland Airport this afternoon.

Going on an exotic trip is a real treat, but the holiday can be marred by the prospect of sitting through an uncomfortable long-haul flight.

The transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.

Air New Zealand will take part in Virgin Australia's planned A$852 million rights issue.

Cathay has caught up to some other airlines here (and is ahead of most of the pack) but it costs US$19 on long haul flights. Satellite TV news will be free.

Special dietary needs are creating a nightmare for airline caterers as more passengers demand gluten-free, vegan or culturally specific meals.

Dubai is imposing a passenger tax for the first time and Hong Kong is set to boost its charges to fund airport development as airfares continue to fall.

Air NZ has released the latest in its series of behind the scenes videos - take a look at day in the life of a regional flight attendant.

Air New Zealand has sold its 19.98 percent stake in Virgin Australia to China's Nanshan Group.

The Airbus A330-300 operated by AirAsia X travels daily from Auckland to the Gold Coast and on to Kuala Lumpur.

As technology improves, new possibilities should open up, among them, streaming black-box data.

United Airlines is returning to New Zealand after a 13 year break and is promising new planes, products and services.

Jetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.

Air Chathams will be in Whanganui today to outline its plans for its services to the city.

Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

WATCH: Cathay Pacific lounge boasts fast and slow lanes.