AirlinesSmall airlines fly in as Air NZ pulls outSecond-tier carriers back themselves to make money on regional routes dropped by the national carrier.24 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's new engines for Airbus fleetThe engines selected for Air New Zealand's 13 new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft will help secure Christchurch Engine Centre's long-term future.23 Apr 10:30 PM
AirlinesLAN flies Dreamliner to AucklandChile's LAN Airlines has launched the Dreamliner on its services through Auckland as looming competition on flights to South America promises to bring down fares.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBalloon tragedy findings releasedFamily members of the Carterton balloon crash victims say they are pleased with the 19 recommendations made by Coroner Peter Ryan in his findings, released today.23 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandRescued pups graduate as bomb detector dogsAt the end of this month four rescue dogs will graduate as fully trained explosive detector dogs after completing an intensive nine weeks of training.22 Apr 06:19 AM
New ZealandApology for 24hr flight delayMalaysia Airlines has issued an apology to its passengers after one of its flights was delayed for 24 hours.21 Apr 10:43 PM
AirlinesRecruitment drive for Air NZAir New Zealand is on the hunt for hundreds of extra flight attendants as its growth surges for the rest of the year.21 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar in 'opt out' pricing probeJetstar is under investigation by the Commerce Commission over its use of "opt-out pricing" on the airline's website.20 Apr 11:20 PM
WorldPilot tried to smuggle knives on planeAn airline pilot has been arrested at Heathrow airport after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a number of knives.20 Apr 06:33 PM
AirlinesR2-D2 Dreamliner takes offJapan's All Nippon Airways has unveiled its latest aircraft, a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, decked out as Star Wars' R2-D2.20 Apr 03:51 AM
New ZealandAir NZ tight-lipped on plane groundingAn engine issue grounded a Christchurch-bound flight at Dunedin International Airport yesterday, but Air NZ has kept tight lipped about the problems.19 Apr 09:12 PM
WorldFlier grounded after stuntDoug Hughes, who landed his tiny helicopter on the US Capitol grounds has been charged with violating national defence airspace.18 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesFine wine will soon board America's first classUS airlines are spending heavily to find wines that work in the harsh gustatory environment of a dry, pressurised cabin at 35,000 ft.18 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandCheaper flights coming, expert predictsAir New Zealand’s investment in bigger planes, means more bums on seats, which means cheaper prices for the travelling public, an industry expert says.17 Apr 09:13 AM
AirlinesHouston hop part of Air NZ growth spurtAir New Zealand is launching a fresh near half-billion dollar push into the United States with services to Houston from Auckland this year.16 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ - Houston will be longest haulAir New Zealand's Auckland-Houston flights will be the longest on the airline's network.15 Apr 10:20 PM
AirlinesAir NZ set to service TigerairAir New Zealand and a global aircraft parts supplier AJW Group have done a deal to service components of Tigerair Australia planes.14 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldHero pilot dodges lightningA pilot saved his passengers with just seven seconds to spare after his plane was struck by lightning and went into a steep nose dive.11 Apr 02:38 AM
AirlinesQantas marks 50 years of jets in NZNew Zealand travellers joined the jet age 50 years ago today when Qantas began Boeing 707 flights to Christchurch.09 Apr 11:00 PM
AirlinesSafety fears over Wgtn airport expansionPilots are worried expansion plans at Wellington Airport could risk safety.09 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldLubitz 'spiked captain's coffee'German newspaper suggests he may have mixed diuretic drug into captain's coffee to get him out of the cockpit.09 Apr 03:43 PM
BusinessQantas marks 50 years of jet age in NZToday (April 10) marks the 50th anniversary of Qantas' jet service to New Zealand. This supplied video shows an old TV advertisement urging travellers to fly to New Zealand.Watch09 Apr 03:00 PM
AirlinesHow Air NZ looks after pilotsAir NZ has implemented new rules requiring two people, including at least one pilot, to be in the cockpit at all times.08 Apr 03:00 AM
AirlinesMaori heritage helps China Southern execBlair Haeata says his Maori heritage has helped him fit into marketing roles at a number of Chinese businesses, including his latest job at China Southern Airlines.07 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandFour spared by pilot's quick thinkingCraig Mitchell guided his stricken Cessna 182 to a crash landing in the soft sand of Tomahawk Beach to avoid beachgoers.05 Apr 08:05 PM
WorldMH370: Islanders saw 'low flying plane'Just over a year on, inhabitants of the remote island of Kudahuvadhoo, have reported seeing a low-flying passenger jet on the morning MH370 flight disappeared.04 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandLucky escape for beach plane pairA pilot and his passenger had a lucky escape after their light plane crashed on Tomahawk Beach yesterday afternoon after ''spluttering'' over the city.03 Apr 07:49 PM
