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Suite as: Singapore Airlines ultra-luxe A380 returns to New Zealand

First time for the airline's superjumbo on scheduled flights since the pandemic hit.

Why Emirates' latest A380 test flight is an aviation breakthrough

The flight could pave the way for the future adoption of 100 per cent Saf.

Qantas flexes its muscle with airfare deals for Kiwis

More competition is possible, codeshare application by Air NZ and Virgin Australia says.

NZ-made workhorse plane aimed at new market

The Hamilton-based company is the country’s only aircraft manufacturer.

Air NZ-Virgin Australia codeshare: What will happen to competition?

A look at why the two airlines are making up after a bitter bust-up five years ago.

Air New Zealand simulator centre fire could set back pilot training

Pilot training has been a pinch point for the airline's recovery.

Hooking up again: Virgin Australia and Air NZ get cosy on the Tasman again

Codeshare makes it easier for Virgin passengers to fly around Aotearoa.

From butcher to hotel-maker: The Kiwi boss at global giant Marriott

And the connection he'd like to make with the All Blacks.

Watch: How Swedish firm is building an electric plane that could fly around NZ

The airport's infrastructure is being built around electrification.

AirAsia X ditches Auckland-Sydney flights for new route

Malaysian airline is going full circle with new city pair between NZ and Australia.

Why American Airlines is joining the party on the Auckland-Los Angeles route

There was one carrier a year ago - four airlines will be flying the route by Christmas.

Opinion: No one copped more wrath from Qantas investors than this man

Executives are now flying economy "more often".

Australia falls out of love with Qantas

Financial Times: Investors, unions, customers demand change, despite strong profits.

Four ways airlines are making billions out of charging for extras

Air travel's not yet at pre-Covid levels, but ancillary revenue is breaking records.

Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital

Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.

Air NZ call centre staff ‘suffering distressing nightmares’ - email to airline bosses

Staff say they are living in a constant state of fear and anxiety.

The big change coming to Air NZ's lounges

The airline is also providing reusable cups in lounges as part of a sustainability drive.

The Americans have landed: ‘Strong demand’ as US airlines infiltrate Kiwi market

The number of flights soars - and so does the pressure on Auckland Airport.