AirlinesAir NZ puts total ban on Samsung Note 7Air New Zealand is banning Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices from its aircraft.15 Oct 10:23 AM
New ZealandMore than 200 aircraft struck by lasersAt least 200 aircraft have been hit by lasers in the last two years after a law criminalised public possession in an attempt to curb the issue.30 Sep 05:17 AM
New ZealandNew name and board and permission to flyCivil Aviation has given grounded South Westland helicopter company Alpine Adventures the green light to fly again.27 Sep 05:25 AM
TravelAlarming increase in air rageThe number of air rage incidents on UK airlines has quadrupled over the past three years.18 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandReport finds pilots could be saferAfter over 150 accidents involving small planes and helicopters a review has found the Civil Aviation Authority could improve how it oversees the sector.15 Sep 08:20 AM
New ZealandPassengers spoken to after chopper tipsAir accident investigators have interviewed the five passengers on board a helicopter that rolled over on landing near Queenstown yesterday afternoon.13 Sep 08:44 AM
OpinionWinston AldworthThe happy knack of getting attentionAir New Zealand's latest safety video won praise in a review by film guru Russell Baillie in these pages a few weeks back - but it seems the Civil Aviation Authority is not a fan.12 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRogue drone operator avoids convictionA drone operator who flew in restricted air space and got within 120m of a helicopter preparing to fight a forest fire has today escaped a conviction.23 Aug 12:44 AM
AirlinesAir NZ relaxes rules on BluetoothAir New Zealand is relaxing its ban on using Bluetooth devices on all international and domestic flights.19 Jul 01:50 AM
New ZealandAirport security staff strike called offThe strike by airport security workers was due to take place next week, potentially disrupting thousands of flights and passengers.13 Jul 08:25 AM
New ZealandAirports face disruption with strike voteIf you're flying later this month, you may need to factor in more time to clear airport security.04 Jul 05:30 PM
AirlinesNo answers for 2degrees boss' plane crashCAA safety investigator Dan Foley said the investigaion into Eric Hertz's crash was one of the most extensive and high-profile investigations carried out by the CAA.27 Jun 04:39 AM
New ZealandFox Glacier crash: Chopper firm chargedCAA says grounding helicopter fleet was down in the public interest while doubts about the safety of the tourist operation were resolved.02 Jun 10:55 PM
New ZealandTV reporter gives evidence in drone trialThe trial of Simon Reeve, the first person to be charged under new CAA drone rules, heard evidence from a TV reporter.27 Apr 02:38 AM
New ZealandPilot error blamed on helicopter mishapPilot who was forced to make emergency landing accidentally starved chopper of fuel and had not flown aircraft for five years.14 Apr 12:16 AM
New ZealandSafety issues rife for light craftReport shows pilot training and skill highlighted as risks to NZ's tourism reputation.16 Jan 04:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesAdvanced Security sees $100m drone opportunityAdvanced Security Group, which integrates electronic security systems, is planning to build a $100 million revenue company in the next five years.17 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandClose encounters of the drone kindThe Civil Aviation Authority said aircraft operators reported 17 near-misses and unexpected encounters with drones and unidentified aerial vehicles since 2012.30 Oct 06:09 AM
AirlinesFour things Wal-Mart wants to do with dronesWal-Mart has filed for an exemption with the Federal Aviation Administration to test drones.27 Oct 06:05 PM
New ZealandCAA appeal for help with drone mysteryThe Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a near-miss between a drone and a commercial flight and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.27 Sep 06:17 AM
New ZealandConcern over drone's near miss with planeThe The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association says it is "very worried" after a drone had a near miss with a commercial flight in controlled airspace above Christchurch.26 Sep 09:10 PM
OpinionSteve Moore: Drone rules will help companies manage riskConsidering the hype around unmanned aircraft Herald readers may not have been surprised to read about a courier company delivering car parts across the skies of Auckland in this way, writes Steve Moore.28 Jul 08:55 PM
New ZealandNew drone rules unveiledA change in the rules around flying drones will come into effect next week and will prevent drones being flown in public spaces without consent and a safety plan in place.22 Jul 11:24 PM
AirlinesNZ signs air deal with GreeceNew Zealand has signed an air services deal with Greece that will allow for code share flights.28 May 09:18 PM
New ZealandPlane crash: 'Such a terrible tragedy'Tributes are flowing in today for two of New Zealand's most experienced Cessna pilots who died in a horror crash that also claimed the lives of their two children.17 Mar 06:34 AM
New ZealandFamily of four killed in air crashFour bodies - believed to be from the same family - were last night recovered from the wreckage of a light aircraft near Wanaka.16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBodies recovered from crashed planePolice have recovered four bodies from a light plane that crashed near Wanaka.16 Mar 07:06 AM
BusinessStrip club's Cricket World Cup ambushA strip club has received a slap on the wrist for an ambush marketing stunt during Saturday's epic Cricket World Cup clash in Auckland.02 Mar 04:20 AM
WorldDanger from toxic fumes in planeToxic fumes in cabin air pose a health risk to frequent fliers and aircrew, a British coroner has said in a landmark report.23 Feb 12:00 AM
AirlinesAviation businesses face financial lossesAviation businesses face an uncertain wait and the prospect of financial losses after the grounding of the type of helicopter involved in a fatal crash last week.22 Feb 04:00 PM
