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Problems with Roll-Royce engines have hit Dreamliners but A350s have had a good run
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The agent says the industry is facing seismic shifts as demands change rapidly.
Air NZ fined $16.3m in price-fixing cartel case
Long-running action against the airline around the world has reached an end.
NZ reviews airport checks in global crackdown
Checks and restrictions on powder in hand luggage will hit transtasman flights.
Christopher Luxon's call on top job at Fonterra
The Air NZ chief exec says he has been approached about the top job at the dairy giant.
Travel the world tax-free: Emirates seeks staff in NZ
Could this be you? Staff must live in Dubai, accommodation is free, pay from $950 a week.
How Airbus swooped in to Toulouse when Concorde hit a barrier
While Concorde is now a museum attraction Airbus has flourished in its place
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A new Airbus plane with a list price of $500m was handed over to Cathay Pacific
World's five longest flights revealed - and it's not good news for Kiwi travellers
A list of the five longest international flights in the world has been revealed.
New Zealand's most attractive employer named
New Zealand's national carrier has been named the most attractive employer.
Uber Air: Flying to work in Auckland 'real possibility'
Flying into work to avoid Auckland's peak-hour traffic is a real possibility, Uber says.
Biofuel partly powers Cathay Pacific flight from Airbus
Airlines experiment with alternative fuels but hydrocarbons are proving hard to replace.
'Free fall nosedive?': What really happened on Qantas flight 94
Passengers thought plane had gone into "free-fall nosedive". Pilot explains what happened.
Tourism leader worried tax hassle could deter visitors
A new tax has exclusions but everyone, including Kiwis, may pay more on an existing levy.
Emirates kicks off battle with Air NZ
The new direct route will see Emirates take on Air New Zealand.
Brazilian plane maker targets Asia Pacific with new regional jets
The market for regional jets is expected to grow by 3000 in the next 20 years
Council votes to subsidise private airline
Councillors voted unanimously today to subsidise Air Chathams.
Air NZ reaffirms guidance despite rising fuels costs
Air New Zealand says it still expects annual earnings to beat last year's result.
Executive flies back to Air NZ from bank
Carrie Hurihanganui has been appointed to the 10-member airline executive.
Air NZ hikes overseas fares up to 5% as fuel costs bite
Some fares will go up more than $100 as the airline passes on sharp fuel price rises
Rolls-Royce set to slash thousands of jobs
The company is expected to cut as much as 10 per cent of its staff.
Surge in number of Rolls-Royce Dreamliner engines needing repairs
More 787 engines are likely to need repairs around the world as deadline passes.
Sacre bleu! Return flights to Paris for less than $1000
The promotional deals on sale this weekend come as base fares climb.
Are we looking at Air New Qantas?
Air NZ will code share with Qantas the day it dumps Virgin Australia.
This is your captain slurring: Pilot five times drink-fly limit
Cabin crew tipped off authorities after seeing the way the pilot was behaving.
'World's cheapest airline' eyes up NZ
Kiwi travellers could have a new trans-Tasman option in the future.
The best and worst airlines and airports of 2018
The sixth annual survey from AirHelp was topped by Qatar Airways.
Batteries included: What could be powering planes next decade
As jet fuel costs bite, plane makers are looking for alternative ways to power planes.
Why prawns are off the menu at Air NZ
Airlines are worried about labour in supply chains and want to stamp out human trafficking
Sky wars: Airports and Virgin turn up heat on Air NZ-Qantas deal
New partners say the deal is a good one for travellers and hit back at airports.
Global airline group takes swipe at 'bitter' airport experiences
Airports are under fire around the world and in Australasia from airline groups.
Man with the cast iron bladder: Passenger stayed put for 17-hour flight
Qantas has teamed up with scientists to help crack the secret of busting jet lag.
How Air NZ can benefit from Qantas' Project Sunrise
Australasian airlines want new long range planes to fly record distances non-stop