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.

It was a bad day for Qantas. The airline was hit by a barrage of problems yesterday, with incidents on three flights forcing unplanned landings.

Air New Zealand will buy two more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and is looking at new places to fly.

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.

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.

Air New Zealand has been chosen as the airline of the year for the second year running by an aviation website.

The Air New Zealand Dreamliner knocked out of action after being struck by lightning was back in service today, flying from Auckland to Sydney.

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.

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.

Airbus will develop a new Beluga transport aircraft to fly around large parts of its new A350XWB.

Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee says he will remain a minister after the release of a report into his security breach at Christchurch Airport.

Qantas has unveiled its retro inspired 1970s livery on one of its brand new Boeing 737 aircraft.

A pilot has escaped a light aircraft crash in Western Southland this afternoon.

John Key's supportive soundbites for Air NZ are going down in the Far North like a cup of cold you-know-what, writes Roger Ludbrook.

The first A380 delivered to Emirates completes a 3-C Check, the largest maintenance check on any aircraft. Video supplied by Emirates.