NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

Air NZ boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally trying to undermine confidence in the airline - a claim the police minister rejects.

A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.

It's not only Air New Zealand's "cuddle class" passengers who will be getting closer to their travelling companions.

Bollywood movie star Shah Rukh Khan appeared yesterday as the sum of all Australian airline passengers' fears.

The final report into the crash British Airways flight BA038 has been published.

Boeing's giant 747-8 freighter - the biggest plane the company has built - took off on its first flight today.

Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.

There were more international flights at Auckland International Airport last year, but fewer visitors.

Jim Eagles checks out some innovations designed to make flying more comfortable.

An Air NZ flight from Tokyo with 296 passengers on board had to make an emergency stop on the runway after pilots noticed a warning light.

Air New Zealand has this morning unveiled a new seat design for its long-haul economy passengers - called the "Skycouch".

It's only a matter of time before airlines start demanding fat passengers pay for two seats, an aviation commentator says.

The elite air force aerobatics team the Red Checkers has been grounded in the wake of yesterday's fatal plane crash.