AirlinesRival to 787 swoops inThe latest Airbus has been frozen, subjected to super-hot temperatures, had its brakes jammed on until they reached 1400C and its wings bent to breaking point.03 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesCrew drunk during delayAir NZ crew assigned to fly stranded passengers home from Hawaii are understood to have been too drunk to go on duty at one stage even if their plane had been airworthy.01 Aug 05:49 AM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Tell the story - but have some respectImagine a plane is taking off from Heathrow Airport. It crashes on the runway. Do you continue to film the burning aircraft or pan away?30 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesUS airlines making millions, but no consumer relief in sightThe top American airlines are making more money than ever - but don't expect it to mean lower prices for passengers.29 Jul 04:30 AM
AirlinesIs Malaysia Airlines set to change name?Malaysian Airlines is set for a brand overhaul after two major tragedies in the last six months, it emerged today.27 Jul 05:55 PM
AirlinesMixed profits tipped for earnings seasonAnalysts have mixed views on the outlook for the upcoming earnings season as some of NZ's biggest and most widely held firms prepare to report their annual results.27 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesWhat now for Malaysia Airlines?Malaysia Airlines' website has gone dark. In keeping with airline practice after a crash, its special "dark site" is free of logos and the imagery of its standard home page.25 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesTop rugby team dumps Malaysia AirlinesAn international sports team due to fly to France on Malaysia Airlines is changing carriers because the players fear for their safety after the MH17 tragedy.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesEmirates head pushes for summitA call by the chief of Emirates for a global summit of carriers to tackle new threats to planes has been met with a muted response from the body representing airlines.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines says future secureMalaysia Airlines has told New Zealand travel agents its government owner is committed to ensuring its long-term future as the national carrier.22 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines speculation growsMalaysia Airlines shares halted their dramatic slide yesterday but speculation about the airline's future grew.21 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus trumps Boeing with $75b show haulAirbus Group delivered a final flurry of jet orders to see off the challenge from Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show, with a tally of purchases and commitments worth $75b.18 Jul 04:10 AM
AirlinesMH17: Gold prices skyrocket on uncertaintyGold futures posted the biggest gain in four weeks after Ukraine said rebels shot down a Malaysian jet carrying 295 people near its border with Russia. Palladium extended a rally to a 13-year high.18 Jul 04:00 AM
AirlinesAirbus extends jet-sales blitz at air show in rout of BoeingAirbus extended its lead over Boeing on the second day of the Farnborough Air Show by pulling in a record deal for single-aisle jets.15 Jul 09:24 PM
AirlinesBoeing to fix Air NZ's Dreamliner snagsAir NZ's Dreamliner will need modifications to equipment including the "last line of defence" that provides back-up power in the remote event of a dual engine failure.15 Jul 07:40 PM
AirlinesEmirates plans to double super jumbo fleetEmirates is about to put its 50th Airbus A380 into service and plans to almost double its fleet of the super jumbo within the next three years.15 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner touches downAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.11 Jul 05:37 AM
AirlinesBoeing sees Asia driving jet sales to $5.2 trillionBoeing predicts demand in Asia will push commercial aircraft sales to $5.2 trillion over the next 20 years.11 Jul 03:45 AM
AirlinesInside Air NZ's DreamlinerSeated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.10 Jul 06:51 AM
AirlinesBillionaire enclave at Sun Valley on alert for dronesSecurity personnel charged with keeping reporters away from the billionaires descending upon Sun Valley, are now on the lookout for another threat: drones.10 Jul 03:20 AM
AirlinesAllergy upset spoils flightAn Auckland man flying from London to HK says he was told he'd have to go without an in-flight meal for his 11-hour trip as the airline could not cater to his peanut allergy.09 Jul 08:43 PM
AirlinesDemand for pilots takes offDemand for pilots is heating up in the Asia-Pacific region as new aircraft are added to fleets and ageing pilots retire.08 Jul 05:30 PM
AirlinesQantas takes axe to jobs in engineeringQantas is cutting 167 jobs from its engineering division as part of the embattled airline's ongoing turnaround plan.08 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAxed flight leaves Kiwi strandedA New Zealander stranded in Fiji for two days without any information from her airline was put on to another flight last night, the airline says.07 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ boss joins Virgin Australia boardAir NZ chief Christopher Luxon will take his place on an expanded Virgin Australia board as that airline continues its struggle to make money in the tough Australian market.04 Jul 05:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ bikini video phased outAn Air New Zealand safety video featuring Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models is in the process of being withdrawn, the airline says.04 Jul 06:59 AM
AirlinesAir NZ relaxes in-flight gadget banAir New Zealand passengers will now be able to use their handheld portable electronic devices in flight mode for the entire duration of their journey.03 Jul 11:35 PM
