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Air NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats up

The new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.

Whakatāne Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies on regional flights

The head of Air NZ supports short-term help from the Govt in times of economic weakness.

Air New Zealand: Forsyth Barr downgrades airline but picks improvement in new year

The domestic economy should finally start waking up in 2026, investment firm says.

White House warns of chaos at US airports as shutdown drags on

More than 60,000 airport staff are working unpaid as delays worsen.

Airways NZ chair retires as replacements named after turbulent few months

New chair says Airways aims to understand and adapt to 'diverse needs' of airspace users.

Air New Zealand forecasts $30m-$55m first half loss

Lower revenue and grounded planes continue to plague the airline.

Airbus and Cathay Pacific sign $122m sustainable aviation fuel deal; Aramco suggests low carbon alternative

Bankers complained about and oil company weighs in as demand for travel surges.

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.

Tourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaks

Australian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.

'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for change

Steps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.

Air travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown deal

US government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.

Permanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines included

Group will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.

Air NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airports

Airports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.

Airports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland

Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.

Air traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strain

More than 11,300 FAA staff have been furloughed during the shutdown.

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.