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Airlines say food waste excessive, want to cut plastic use; Air NZ gets new rating

Outmoded rules are holding airlines back as passengers rightly demand change, Iata says.

Aviation bosses warn progress on clean fuel is far too slow

A challenging but exciting energy revolution is starting, an airline group leader says.

Two killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea

The cargo jet had arrived from the United Arab Emirates before dawn.

Air NZ’s first electric aircraft takes off from Tauranga ahead of inter-island summer trips

New battery-powered aircraft has a range of nearly 400km.

Electric aircraft takes off

The ALIA CX300 is the first electric aircraft to carry the Air New Zealand name. Video / Air New Zealand

Singapore Airlines about to ramp up Auckland services

More flights are imminent before the giant double-decker Airbus jet's arrival in January.

Airline boss warns prolonged US shutdown threatens economy

TSA and air traffic staff are still working without pay as talks stall.

Airports group says NZ had world’s highest domestic airfare increase since 2019

Airline leader says comparisons with other countries are dubious.

NZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy October

Busy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.

Airbus and Air France back in court over deadly Rio-Paris crash

The 2009 crash killed 228 people, including 72 French and 58 Brazilian nationals.

Auckland Airport raising up to $300m by issuing bonds

Up to $300m in debt on offer as airport embarks on multiple upgrades.

NZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new Gulfstream

Jet-set couple say buying new aircraft was a big decision - but they're happy they did it.

UK police arrest man after cyber attack on Heathrow, other airports

Arrest follows days of disruption at key airline hubs.

Auckland getting more flights to China’s panda city

China travel options get spiced up with new flights to a capital of cuisine.

Rebuilding tourism: Let’s cut the friction says Air NZ’s Foran

Greg Foran says smoother visas and easier travel are vital to boost tourism.

Auckland Airport’s biggest-ever expansion project opens

New parking for up to 11 jets as $465 million project unveiled.