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Qatar investigates 'near miss' takeoff from Doha after plane falls 300m
The 787 came within 250 metres of the ocean in an unexpected nosedive.
‘Strong indications’ Putin approved missile supply, as MH17 inquiry ends
But insufficient evidence to prosecute Putin or other suspects and inquiry suspended.
Future of flight: Air NZ goes global for zero-emissions planes
Airline hopes to replace existing regional planes with sustainable aircraft from 2030.
'Spy' balloon 'belongs to China', country will ‘safeguard interests’
China criticises US for overreacting and shooting balloon down in hardening stance.
Premium: Air NZ names partners for sustainable regional flights
Air NZ names partners for sustainable regional flights from 2030. Video / Supplied
Plane crash reported in Taranaki
The crash happened on Flint Rd, near the Stratford Aerodrome and Taranaki Gliding Club.
Crew reveals the worst thing passengers do when boarding a plane
Here's how to start a flight on the wrong foot, reveals one flight attendant.
Explainer: How 'spy' balloons work and what they can see
THE CONVERSATION: US shot down suspected Chinese "spy" balloon' - what did it see first?
US shoots down Chinese 'spy' balloon - footage shows small explosion
An operation is underway in US territorial waters to recover the balloon debris.
‘No regrets’: US man lives in Boeing 727
A look inside this Boeing 727 will have you both shocked and impressed.
China’s bizarre excuse for 'spy balloon’ over US
China maintains the balloon was a weather research satellite that had blown off course.
Auckland floods: What’s the future for the city’s airport?
Auckland Airport moving from clean-up to repairs but what's next?
Chris Hipkins will now drive up to attend Waitangi Day proceedings
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister said the plane tried landing "a couple times"
Analysis: Was Jacinda Ardern the best tourism minister NZ never had?
Tourism leaders' contributions to in-tray of new minister Peeni Henare.
A long farewell: The last Boeing 747 leaves the factory
New York Times: The “Queen of the Skies” has been supplanted by more efficient aircraft.
Airlines ‘breathing through a straw’ after airport flooding: pilots
Under-pressure airlines scramble as pilots want new standards for state of runways.
Flights resume at Wellington Airport, fog clears
Several flights were cancelled earlier today.
Emirates passengers fly on nightmare 13-hour flight to nowhere
Some of the world's longest routes became a flight to nowhere this weekend.
New arrival: Why Delta pressed go on Auckland-LA route
Airline which carries around 200 million passengers a year has never flown here before.
Boeing in court over Max jet crashes
After two crashes of Boeing 737s, the company will be arraigned on criminal charges.
Engine failure at 30,000 feet: ‘There’s nothing you can do now’ - Kiwi nurse tells of Qantas fright
‘I had some terrible feelings before the flight. I just didn’t want to get on it.’
Black boxes from Nepal plane crash to be sent to Singapore
The Yeti Airlines crash in January killed all 72 people on board.
Could air someday power your flight? Airlines are betting on it
New York Times: New technologies could make flying more sustainable.
Qantas engine failure proof solo pilots in passenger planes a bad idea says union
'We don’t have the technology to take over from two humans just yet'.
No fly zone: Opposition grows to international airport planned for Central Otago
Heavyweight lineup of professors say the plan doesn't stack up.
Flight attendant shares grim reason you should never use the toilet paper on planes
Flight attendants share hacks and hazards of plane WCs.
Jarden Brief: Microsoft booms but Boeing stalls
Cloud computing a big winner for Microsoft but high costs drag down Boeing.
European court rules Ukraine cases against Russia admissible - Flight MH17 included
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine in 2014, 2 Kiwis were among dead.
Airfare pain: Whopping surge in international prices
Latest CPI figures confirm travellers have suffered from eye-watering fares.
Auckland Airport spending $90m on new transport projects
Projects focused on prioritising the journey of travellers, employees, crew and cargo.
Trouble in paradise: Court lifts ban on choppers for coastal property owners
Court reverses thinking after "absurd" fight over aircraft operating at Awaroa.
Domestic flights from $29 in Jetstar sale
See a new part of New Zealand or revisit and old favourite with these deals.
Chopper danger: Why do helicopters seem so accident-prone?
Helicopters are in the news for all the wrong reasons.