New ZealandRevealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look likeThe Airbus A321XLR planes are set to replace the Boeing 757 fleet.21 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandCop turned aviation boss quits following scathing IPCA McSkimming reportThe 135-page report said he failed to act on clear integrity warnings.21 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandJetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into itAir New Zealand will decide next week if it will follow Jetstar’s move.21 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandGovt quietly rejects tougher 2050 net-zero carbon targetThe move was buried in a single line on the ministry’s website last month.21 Nov 02:41 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issueFlight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.20 Nov 04:21 AM
ChristchurchPolice officer suffers facial injuries, taken to hospital after alleged airport assaultThe officer approached two people who were reportedly behaving in a disorderly manner.19 Nov 08:43 PM
WorldDrone breaches test Nato borders as Russia steps up attacks on UkraineMoldova summoned Russia's ambassador after confirming a drone incursion.19 Nov 05:19 PM
ChristchurchItalian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in worldA minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.19 Nov 01:29 AM
AirlinesBoeing faces pressure from Emirates for bigger 777X as delays mountThe airline wants Boeing to build a larger 777X to replace its A380 fleet.18 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortageAir Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.18 Nov 09:50 PM
AirlinesEmirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delaysBoeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.18 Nov 04:36 AM
WorldFrance, Ukraine sign deal for up to 100 Rafale fighter jetsDrone and interceptor production is set to begin before the end of this year.17 Nov 06:51 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs againRay Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.17 Nov 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUS flights can return to ‘normal’ after Govt shutdown disruptionsSpace launches and even parachutists faced restrictions during the shutdown.17 Nov 04:18 AM
WorldRoyal Navy’s crucial support ships stuck in portAll three RFA amphibious support vessels are currently out of action.16 Nov 09:34 PM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes near Wellington beach, pilot freed after rescueRescuers were alerted at about 7.50am after a distress signal was triggered. 15 Nov 08:55 PM
TravelWhat it’s like flying Air New Zealand’s newly retrofitted DreamlinerAir New Zealand has recently updated its Dreamliners. 15 Nov 06:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing workers vote to end strike, accept new contractMore than 3000 machinists walked out from Missouri and Illinois plants.13 Nov 10:40 PM
Travel news‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skiesThe solar storm gave the pilots a coveted seat for nature’s light show.13 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandAviation security boss on leave after damning police conduct reportChris de Wattignar is on leave as the CAA works through employment process.13 Nov 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometricsAsia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.13 Nov 04:00 AM
World'We happily accept the verdict': Boeing to pay $50.3m in 737 Max caseJurors in Chicago deliberated for about two hours before reaching the verdict.13 Nov 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTravel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increaseTotal border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.13 Nov 01:21 AM
AirlinesKiwi firm signs new deals to boost access to airport loungesAuckland-based LoungePair says it wants to get more flyers access to lounges.12 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia, at least 20 feared deadThe C-130 went down close to Georgia’s border with Azerbaijan.12 Nov 03:12 AM
AirlinesThousands of US flights cancelled as Trump threatens air traffic controllersMore than 7,000 flights were delayed as controllers worked without pay.11 Nov 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
World'It's only going to get worse': US flight chaos deepens amid shutdownSean Duffy warned air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ before Thanksgiving.09 Nov 05:25 PM
World'Out of an abundance of caution': UPS halts MD-11 flights after crashThe death toll from the cargo plane crash has risen to 14.08 Nov 08:48 PM
WorldPilot cleared of blame in fatal Air India crash, says top courtJustice Surya Kant said 'nobody can blame' Captain Sumeet Sabharwal for the disaster.08 Nov 04:59 AM
World‘This is frustrating’: 1000 flights cancelled as shutdown strains airportsAmerican Airlines has cut 220 flights a day, with Delta trimming about 170.08 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport fog restrictions lifted after 23 flights cancelled An Air New Zealand flight from New York was also delayed because of the conditions.07 Nov 08:57 PM
BusinessAir NZ electric plane pilot teacher in townEnergy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.07 Nov 12:08 AM
AirlinesQantas releases first images of ultra long-haul plane that will fly Australia to LondonThe airline is a step closer to launching the world’s longest flights.06 Nov 10:09 PM
