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New info emerges as Kiwi pilot taken hostage in Indonesia

Group of tradies rescued in a search for a NZ pilot taken hostage by rebels in Papua

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.

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'.