Sponsored StoriesLithium batteries and flying: What every traveller needs to know this holiday seasonHow to pack your devices safely and avoid delays during the busy summer rush.15 Dec 07:07 PM
PremiumBusinessAircraft near-collision 'too close', investigators call for urgent overhaulA safety authority urges major changes after two planes were put on a collision course.11 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm not going to comment': CAA chief tight-lipped on de Wattignar dealThe former security boss resigned after the police investigation into Jevon McSkimming.04 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessAirbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekendWatch30 Nov 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
Travel newsCAA takes on 'watchdog' role for NZ's aviation industryOperators were required to file new drug and alcohol management plans last week. 08 Oct 06:41 AM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
New Zealand'Pretty unusual': Expert says China has outed itself over spyingAnne-Marie Brady says the Chinese Embassy's statement effectively 'dobbed itself in'.17 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandChina warns citizens to 'remain vigilant' as it blasts NZ over treatment of travellerOfficials were accused of engaging in 'harassment and interrogation without cause'. 17 Sep 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew CAA boss vows to drive change at regulator under pressureHe rejected an 'attitude adjustment' jibe but said he's sincere about changing the CAA.15 Sep 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew Civil Aviation Authority boss to address aviation industry after tensionsNew chief gets to meet leaders of multibillion-dollar sector after tensions, slow rebound.15 Sep 02:09 AM
New ZealandPilot convicted for running illegal South Island scenic flightsThe pilot ran paid scenic flights in Alexandra and Clyde without proper licences.11 Sep 10:05 PM
BusinessMost-confiscated airport checked luggage items now going to charityTens of thousands of batteries deemed a fire risk would otherwise get dumped in landfill.04 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew drug and alcohol rules for aviation: Tester says more opiates being abusedMore companies will need to have drug and alcohol testing policies.03 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir traffic problems: Aviation boss says compensation talks should happenAviation Industry Association boss: 'That is a discussion that should be happening.'18 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandAirways NZ boss reveals problem that closed oceanic airspaceThe fault forced five Australia-bound flights to circle off the NZ coast on Saturday.17 Aug 09:49 PM
New ZealandNZ's air traffic control system outage 'very rare', expert saysAirways NZ has apologised, saying the cause is 'still being investigated'.17 Aug 04:22 AM
New ZealandAir traffic control 'technical fault' disrupts transtasman flights, probe under wayOceania airspace was shut after a fault in the main Operational Control System, CAA says.16 Aug 07:34 AM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMore laser pointer attacks on aircraft, more devices interceptedAviation aggravation as flashers increasingly misuse laser pointers.10 Aug 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSimon Wallace: Government must step up to save vital regional air routesOPINION: Our vital regional air routes are being crippled by soaring costs.31 Jul 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSunair still grounded but says progress being madeThe regional airline's chief says some Sunair planes should get clearance soon.29 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIndustry boss says cockpit video recorders might be good idea in future after Air India crashIn-flight video recorders are generally disdained by pilots, but times may be changing.17 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir India crash: No fuel switch checks ordered for New Zealand jetsAmid anger and disputes overseas, CAA says no new Dreamliner checks needed here.15 Jul 11:01 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM