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
New ZealandDrone owner warned after hotel crashA man who crashed a drone into a Queenstown hotel and then left the scene could be prosecuted for breaking civil aviation rules.12 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDramatic new photo of volcanic eruptionA dramatic new image has emerged of the volcanic eruption which has disrupted air travel to and from Tonga.14 Jan 02:18 AM
New ZealandEruption in Tonga strands hundredsHundreds of travellers and holidaymakers have been left stranded after flights to and from Tonga were cancelled yesterday because of a huge volcanic ash cloud.13 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I'm just glad they're all alive'Tributes are flowing for the brave pilot who made a split-second decision to slam into water instead of crash-landing among hundreds of beach-goers at Raglan.27 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandReport contradicts Gerry Brownlee's version of eventsFollowing the July breach, Mr Brownlee claimed he was given permission by an airport staff member manning a secure exit door to bypass security.19 Dec 01:30 AM
New ZealandNew rules for flying drones in NZThe Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is asking the public as well as industry professionals to have their say on the proposed new rules for 'unmanned aircraft operations'.25 Nov 09:24 PM
TechnologySecrets in our skyDizzying aerial shots of wide, sweeping landscapes used to be the exclusive domain of big-budget film productions with a helicopter, but not any more.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBrownlee hands over aviation dutiesTransport Minister Gerry Brownlee is giving up the aviation security share of his portfolio while the Civil Aviation Authority investigates his deliberate bypassing of airport security yesterday.23 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMid-air crash blamed on systematic flawsA woman who died in a mid-air collision had noticed flaws in the aviation industry and was trying to make changes, according to her father.22 Jul 07:26 AM
