New ZealandEmergency landing at Christchurch AirportA plane with 38 people on board had to conduct an emergency landing in Christchurch this morning after it was feared its landing gear had malfunctioned.15 Oct 01:16 AM
BDBDAirlinesLanzatech links with Swedes, Virgin and Boeing on bio-fuels pushLocal bio-fuels company Lanzatech is accelerating its path into the aviation fuel market by partnering with a Swedish company to convert ethanol to aviation bio-fuel for Virgin Atlantic and Boeing. 11 Oct 10:15 PM
AirlinesQantas strike off, 'too late' for passengersThousands of Qantas passengers are expected to face flight cancellations and delays today, even though a union has called off a nationwide strike.06 Oct 06:36 PM
OpinionJim Eagles: A new practice to take on boardGetting on a plane, muses Him Eagles, is almost always inefficient and frustrating.03 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionEasyJet founder proposes setting up another airlineThe most dysfunctional business relationship in aviation took another bizarre turn yesterday, writes <I>The Independent</I>'s Simon Calder.27 Sep 02:13 AM
OpinionJim Eagles: Keeping track of your airpointsOne of the problems with airpoints is keeping track of them, writes Jim Eagles.26 Sep 08:30 PM
New ZealandMum stands by airport prankster sonBen Boyce's mum is standing by her celebrity son, who is facing a possible jail term after his airport prank for his TV show. "I'm very proud of Ben and I love him dearly but sometimes things happen," Jenni Berthold said.21 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandPolice talk to TV3 over 'pilot' stuntA man who attempted to access a restricted area of Auckland Airport by dressing in a fake pilots' uniform was carrying out a stunt for television show <i>Wannaben,</i> reports say. It is understood the imposter was not comedian Ben Boyce h19 Sep 12:39 AM
EntertainmentGerard Depardieu labels peeing on plane 'beautiful'Gerard Depardieu says urinating in his seat on an airplane was "beautiful".15 Sep 12:38 AM