WorldSmoke in cockpit forces Qantas 747 to turn backThe pilot of a Qantas 747 was forced to turn back during a Sydney-Argentina flight when smoke started coming from an instrument panel in the cockpit.15 Nov 08:27 AM
Small BusinessNZ-made helicopters find export marketGoing from earthworks contractor to helicopter maker may seem an unlikely career change.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ pilots' fast reaction helped avert midair crashAir NZ pilots helped to avert a midair disaster that air traffic controllers failed to spot, an inquiry has found.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlane's centre of gravity can shift, crash report saysA plane that crashed near Fox Glacier, killing nine, is believed to have been over its maximum allowable weight and off-balance.11 Nov 02:51 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds A380s until next weekThree of the airline's Airbus A380 superjumbos will be out of service until at least next week.11 Nov 12:07 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds three A380sSingapore Airlines has pulled three of its Airbus A380 jumbos from its network due to engine issues.10 Nov 04:05 AM
TravelThe pitfalls of excessive securityAirport security precautions are a fact of life these days, but Jim Eagles wonders whether some of the checks haven't become a bit much.08 Nov 09:39 PM
WorldOil leaks keep Qantas A380s groundedQantas will keep its six A380 superjumbos on the ground for at least the next 72 hours, as testing on their Rolls-Royce engines continues after oil leaks were discovered on three aircraft.08 Nov 07:12 AM
WorldEngine oil found 'where it shouldn't be' - Qantas CEOEmergency checks found 'anomalies' on three of the fleet's new Rolls-Royce engines, chief executive Alan Joyce said today.08 Nov 01:43 AM
WorldQantas finds more 'issues' with enginesMore questions over engines are likely to cause massive delays for Qantas passengers.07 Nov 06:00 PM
EconomyAir luxury seating back in demandAirlines flying into New Zealand look to be bucking a trend that has seen many Northern Hemisphere carriers reducing the number of first-class seats on offer during the global recession.07 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldCuban plane crash kills all aboardAn AeroCaribbean airliner goes down near Havana, killing all 68 people on board.05 Nov 05:38 AM
WorldQantas crew praised after in-flight explosionPassengers on board a jet when its engine exploded have praised the Qantas flight crew for keeping passengers calm.05 Nov 03:05 AM
OpinionJim Eagles: Applauding eco conscious airlinesIf you're one of those sad people who put a dampener on their own holidays by feeling guilty at the damage done to the planet when they fly overseas, here's something that should ease your conscience.01 Nov 08:30 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport expects 2011 profit riseAuckland International Airport says it is expecting net profit in a range from $112 million to $118m for the 2011 financial year, when one-off items are excluded.27 Oct 10:45 PM
TravelReady to boldly go where no tourists have gone before?The reality of using space ships as we do passenger jets is merely a few years away.26 Oct 12:00 AM
