The family of a British student who died on MH17 has revealed there are still 700 fragments of human remains to be identified in the Netherlands.

As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, Air NZ has a special exhibition opening at Te Papa this weekend. Video / Mark Mitchell

A "clear combination of events" led to an air tragedy in which three people died, a coroner says.

New short-cut flight paths over Auckland promising to reduce carbon dioxide emission, burn less fuel and fly more quietly have been confirmed.

Herald aviation correspondent Grant Bradley looks at the trends exciting the plane nerds.

Virgin Atlantic has established a foothold in NZ with the appointment of a sales manager and a push to take more Kiwis to England, including Rugby World Cup fans.

Jetstar is attempting to reshape its image in this country as it moves into its sixth year of flying domestic routes.

Qantas is diverting its planes away from central Sydney to free up space for authorities dealing with the siege in a city cafe.

A pilot who flew his homemade bi-plane into the sea in a deliberate attempt to take his own life was possibly inspired by the missing Malaysian Airline flight MH370, a coroner has found.

The British Government has demanded an investigation after a computer failure on Saturday at one of two air traffic control centres caused a major disruption of air traffic.

Over 70 per cent of people have felt anxiety about flying, according to a survey released by All Nippon Airways this week.

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.

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.

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.

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