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Monster engines for longest flight
Ultra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.
Longest flight cabin crew secrets
A Qatar Airways cabin crew member shares stories from the longest commercial flight in the world.
Auckland tourism - who should pay?
A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.
MH370: NZ trial for new tracking system
Airways NZ will trial a satellite system that continually tracks planes across vast ocean areas.
The best job interview ever?
New Zealand's tech industry is hoping to impress the best in the world by flying workers here.
Emirates' superjumbo conquers route
Emirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.
Mission to sell a monster plane
The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.
Headwinds for Air NZ
Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.
Air NZ profit forecast to fall
Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.
Special beer brewed for 35,000ft
Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.
Cathay Pacific eyes Christchurch - report
An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.
Another Chinese airline coming to NZ
Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.
Travel boss warns on air fares
A global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.
Live sport aboard Qantas at 35,000 feet
Qantas is promising improved technology will allow passengers to stream live sports and their favourite shows while on domestic flights in Australia.
Which is the most powerful airline brand?
Aeroflot is the most powerful airline brand in the world, underpinned by its dominance in its home market, refreshed fleet and new approach to marketing.
Ex-Google staffer's plans for Air NZ
Air NZ digital head Avi Golan is working to take the pain out of travel with experience from Silicon Valley.
Jetstar win in $220m travel deal
Jetstar has won a 10 year deal to fly government workers around the country as negotiations with Air NZ have yet to be concluded.
Revealed: Qatar Airways' big gala act
Qatar Airways has a reputation for lavish parties to launch new routes and says its gala dinner in Auckland will be no exception.
Qatar here for long haul
Qatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.
World's longest flight lands in NZ
Qatar Airways' longest flight in the world has landed 15 minutes early at Auckland Airport after leaving Doha just over 16 hours ago.
Watch: Mega ship in Auckland
Mega ship Ovation of the Seas will make its final New Zealand call of the summer in Auckland today.
The world's stingiest airline gets worse
Spirit Airlines is home of the 'Bare Fare' - which is now even stricter than ever.
Meet Oscar, Air NZ's robot
Air New Zealand has made its first foray into artificial intelligence, unveiling a chatbot to help passengers with common questions.
Auckland Airport's record high
Auckland Airport handled close to one million international passengers in December as tourism booms and concern about pressure on infrastructure grows.
Boeing Dreamliner turns into rainmaker
The world's largest planemaker is counting on its single-aisle 737 to bolster results this year.
Star power for Qatar routes
Qatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.
The plane with the longest legs
Qatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.
Auckland-Doha: The world's longest route
Qatar Airways is growing rapidly and about to launch services to Auckland on what will be the world's longest route.
Tourism spending plunges after quake
The Kaikoura earthquake badly hit tourism spending in the region but national figures are brighter.