AirlinesAirbus delivers more planes in 2025The European manufacturer lifted deliveries by 4% in 2025 but missed its 7% growth goal.12 Jan 09:08 PM
AirlinesEthiopia begins construction of Africa's biggest airport, PM announcesMassive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.12 Jan 12:13 AM
BusinessAir NZ says it is getting more punctual as world’s most reliable airlines awardedFlag carrier says it's on right path to break into global top five for on-time arrivals.11 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe next era of flight: Ultra-long routes, robots and the race to net zeroYou might be flying Auckland to London direct on a hybrid stealth-style airliner.10 Jan 08:00 PM
AirlinesAmerican Airlines brings new Dreamliner for summer Auckland-Texas routeAuckland one of just four cities with expanded luxury offering on flights to major hub.07 Jan 08:19 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAircraft 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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirways team staff turnover concerns aviation industry group, Airways says safety never compromisedNearly one-third of people in one team left this year, but Airways says new staff on way.11 Dec 01:02 AM
AirlinesAirlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilienceThe airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.09 Dec 11:47 PM
AirlinesIndia’s biggest airline, IndiGo, says operations ‘back to normal’The regulator ordered IndiGo to slash its schedule by 10% after chaos.09 Dec 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessQantas’ Cam Wallace on Air NZ rivalry, Govt funding, fleet renewal, Samoa’s potentialQantas starting to break free after Covid constraints, and breaking into new routes.08 Dec 02:43 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas announces new international flights from Auckland, revamped loungeNew Auckland lounge has room for more than 370 travellers.07 Dec 11:00 PM
AirlinesQantas launches Auckland-Perth service, new Johannesburg routeThe routes tap into Perth's 60,000 Kiwi and 38,000 South African residents.07 Dec 07:35 AM
AirlinesAirport biosecurity company fined $150,000 over pest escape riskCompany stung with fine over mosquito-type pest risk, says it's already made improvements.05 Dec 02:57 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines‘Human-centred focus to leadership’ earns Air NZ leader top young executive honourKate Boyer leads 2600 staff across 20 airports in New Zealand and abroad.04 Dec 04:02 PM
Airlines‘World’s longest passenger route': New 20,000km service lands in AklPlane on first leg of maiden 20,000km service meets with fanfare at Auckland Airport.04 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUnion gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before ChristmasShort-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.04 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ strike mostly off but some crew still plan to take actionCrew on smallest and biggest aircraft no longer striking, those in the middle undecided.03 Dec 05:09 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airportsAirlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.30 Nov 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exportsFishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.30 Nov 10:28 PM
BusinessAirbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekendDirector of Civil Aviation and CAA Chief Executive Kane Patena tells us how New Zealand handled the massive A320 software meltdown. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch30 Nov 09:37 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 monthsAirline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.28 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ fashion exports hitting the runway in seasonal surge, DHL Express says Complex moves as global aviation firm reveals how it handles high demand from shoppers.27 Nov 05:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChannel Infrastructure buys 25% stake in Melbourne jet fuel pipelineAirport's new third runway and expected surge in passenger numbers highlighted.25 Nov 09:02 PM
BusinessEmirates SkyCargo reports demand for premium NZ exports bloomingA giant aircraft is transporting tonnes of precious goods every week, and hailing a new partnership agreement. Video / SuppliedWatch25 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesOrchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade dealCrayfish, lamb, cherries and orchids are now key exports bound for Dubai.25 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ CEO says A320 engine issues may take two years to resolveNikhil Ravishankar says the airline's 'controllable cancellations' must be halved.23 Nov 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: Why Air NZ’s CEO might need to travel moreOPINION: It's getting hard to remain silent about the national icon. 21 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ cabin crew to strike as pay talks stallUnions say pay offers fail to match rising living costs and safety demands.21 Nov 05:54 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirfare fraud claims: Warnings of predators targeting elderly, ethnic minoritiesMigrant and ethnic communities often singled out' by holiday package fraudsters.21 Nov 01:07 AM