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Air NZ unveils new 'Skycouch' economy seats
Air New Zealand has this morning unveiled a new seat design for its long-haul economy passengers - called the "Skycouch".
If you don't fit, buy two seats
It's only a matter of time before airlines start demanding fat passengers pay for two seats, an aviation commentator says.
Red Checkers grounded after crash
The elite air force aerobatics team the Red Checkers has been grounded in the wake of yesterday's fatal plane crash.
'Airline Oscar' goes to Air NZ
Air New Zealand has been named Airline of the Year in a prestigious industry publication.
Air Force pilot killed in crash named
The Air Force pilot who died in a plane crash near Ohakea Air Base today was a new father, a tearful Air Force official has revealed.
More flights scheduled for Queenstown
Air New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.
One of world's first planes uncovered in Antarctic ice
One of the world's earliest aeroplanes, entombed in ice for decades, has been discovered in Antarctica.
US anti-terrorism crackdown creates long delays
Extra staffing has helped Auckland Airport to cope despite getting only six hours' notice of strict new travel rules.
US gets tough: Extra checks delay travellers
Airline passengers to the USA will be isolated from other travellers at Auckland Airport and face a rigorous second set of security checks.
Hang glider's fatal crash
Friends mourn the loss of a committed youth counsellor who died in a hang gliding accident.
Pilots taking Air NZ to Employment Court
A personal grievance case brought by eight Air NZ pilots, removed from captaining Boeing 747-400s after their 60th birthdays, is set to be heard.
Multi-million dollar spitfire crashes
A rare two seater Spitfire fighter worth several million dollars has been damaged in a landing accident at Ardmore Airport.