Investigators seeking the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean are widening their search area to cover the chance the aircraft fell from the sky at a shallower angle than expected.

Dozens of flights have been cancelled in Britain and many others delayed after a computer failure at the headquarters of air traffic control company Nats.

Air New Zealand says it will soon be flying direct to Argentina - something made more viable by a recent drop in jet fuel prices.

Qantas' spate of incidents is "unusual" but there's no evidence of slipping safety standards, an aviation expert says.

Boeing and South African Airways are working on making aviation biofuel out of nicotine-free tobacco.

A Hawke's Bay pilot who illegally carried passengers has admitted causing a catastrophic plane crash - and says his flying days are over.

A fourth Qantas plane has been forced to turn back mid-flight, marking a second day of trouble for the airline - but its boss says "it happens all the time".

A Korean Air executive reportedly yelled at a flight attendant and had her removed from the plane because she wasn't served nuts properly, delaying the flight.

Qantas engineers are examining an A380 jet that was forced to make an emergency landing in Perth.

Troubled Malaysia Airlines has picked the head of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingusas its future chief executive as the airline recovers from two disasters this year.

It's not quite pie in the sky, but pizza will soon be coming to you by flying robot. Delivery company Flirtey plans to begin trials of drone deliveries of fast food here next year.

Another round in the stoush between the family of deceased liquor magnate Michael Erceg is being argued in the High Court today.

Emirates has unveiled details of its more than half a billion dollar "liquor investment" programme.

Air New Zealand's new Los Angeles Koru Lounge is a sleek and stylish space that compares favourably with the best airport lounges worldwide.

The families of two New Zealanders who died in a gliding crash in a remote area of Namibia on Monday say they are devastated to lose two wonderful men.

Air New Zealand says it is confident in the safety of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners following a damning report into the design and testing of the plane's batteries.

A lightning strike has knocked one of Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners out of action for two days.

Today, Trevor Strong marks off another accomplishment in a long and remarkable life; tackling it in the same steely, unruffled style he has approached all of his missions.

The weird and wonderful items Jetstar passengers have been caught trying to bring on board as carry-on luggage have been revealed by the airline.

Air New Zealand is poised to fly deeper into the United States, possibly Chicago, which travel experts say should result in good deals for travellers.

Air New Zealand is poised to make a decision to fly to a new destination in the United States.

In 1940 Air New Zealand started life as Tasman Empire Airways Ltd and launched with a nine-hour flight across the Tasman aboard a flying boat.

The China Southern Airlines partnership with chef and restaurateur Al Brown is aimed partly at getting more New Zealanders travelling on the airline, says its president and chief executive, Tan Wangeng.

Pressure is mounting on Air New Zealand to lower its fares in and out of Tauranga.

China Southern Airlines is teaming up with star chef Al Brown to produce New Zealand-themed inflight food.

Qantas boss Alan Joyce says fuel prices falling more quickly than the Australian dollar are helping revive the airline's international division but he's not putting a date on when it will be out of financial trouble.