A passionate group of aviation enthusiasts are keeping a classic airplane in the air.

Auckland Airport handled 3.8 per cent more passengers in November than a year ago, and airports it has invested in experienced even stronger growth.

The first of Air New Zealand's new fleet of 777-300ER aircraft took off from Boeing's Seattle headquarters yesterday, and began what the airline is calling an economy-class revolution.

When an aviation security officer drove a vehicle on to the active runway at Dunedin International Airport at night in heavy rain ahead of a landing aircraft, the consequences could have been disastrous.

The handover of Air NZ's first 777-300 aircraft is the biggest development in commercial air travel in 30 years, the airline says.

Australian airline Jetstar has agreed to reinstate whistleblower pilot Joe Eakins.

Hundreds of stranded New Zealanders might be able to make it home for the holidays after all with the news that London's Heathrow Airport is due to reopen on a limited basis this evening, New Zealand time.

Cabin crew reveal how they deal with unruly and disruptive passengers. Video / IATA

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given approval for the proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue.

Air NZ has been ordered for a second time to reinstate a flight attendant sacked for sitting down during turbulence. The Employment Court ruled Randall Wulff's firing was unfair and "unjustifiable".

An Air NZ passenger had to climb over seats to use the toilet after being told the passenger blocking her way could not be woken.

Continental Airlines says it's a farce that a French court has put the blame on them for the 2000 Concorde crash.

Jim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.

Rules are rules and carelessness is carelessness. But I can't help wishing that there would be some standardisation of enforcement.