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Ash cloud closes Irish airports
Iceland's volcano has produced a 1,600km ash cloud off the west coast of Ireland that will force western Irish airports to shut down again.
Volcanic ash cloud strikes again
Iceland's clouds of volcanic ash are menacing European air traffic again.
Cheaper flights tipped as Air NZ unveils Virgin Blue alliance
A proposed Tasman alliance between rivals Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue has both companies promising lower fares.
The rules for safely flying a drone in New Zealand
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand explains the rules for safely and legally operating a drone. Video / CAA
Australia pays tribute to victims of RNZAF Anzac crash
Australians have paid tribute to three RNZAF personnel who died in a helicopter crash on Anzac Day.
Air force helicopter crash: Tragedy in the fog
An Air Force crewman ran 2km through rugged uphill terrain to get to the helicopter wreck that contained the bodies of three colleagues.
Families pay tribute to lost airmen
Three young men who were dedicated to their country should have gone on to accomplish much more in the years to come.
150,000 pour through UK departure lounges
The quiet of the no-fly zone has been replaced by the roar of airplane engines across Britain today.
Anzac tourists likely to reach Gallipoli in time
Sydney Airport is ready to send flights to Europe after the reopening of airspace.
Iceland: Second, more powerful volcano due to erupt
Another Icelandic volcano is expected to explode, potentially causing more disruption than Eyjafjallajokull.
Govt considers buying firm to finish Hercules upgrade
The Govt is considering taking over Safe Air in Blenheim so the air force can finish having its five C-130 Hercules upgraded.
It's a strange new, old world ...
Europe has received a sharp shock of awareness about its addiction to cheap jet travel.
Being stranded a happy experience
Tourism Auckland has had more than 200 offers from people offering rooms for stranded travellers.