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Air NZ's newest destination revealed

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

Multiple air deals open skies to world airlines

Expert: Safety not slipping at Qantas

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

Boeing to trial tobacco biofuel

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

Crash pilot: I'll have to let flying go

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

Fourth Qantas flight has to turn back

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".

Air exec goes nuts over nuts

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' unplanned landings

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 NZ expands Dreamliner fleet

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

Air NZ stands by Dreamliner safety

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 NZ named best in world, again

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

Zapped Dreamliner back in the sky

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

Jet grounded in lightning strike

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

Danger in the air: drones behind rise in near misses

Veteran pilot ticks off another great mission

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.

Jetstar: Passengers' weird luggage

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 NZ looks to spread wings in US

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 NZ announcing new US destination

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