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TSA ends shoe removal rule at some airports, expands nationwide
The new rule doesn't affect TSA PreCheck members or other exempt groups.
Man dies after being sucked into plane engine at Italian airport
Flights were suspended but resumed at midday after the incident.
American Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas route
Auckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.
Plane carrying 15 crashes off runway in New Jersey, three critically injured
The plane crashed at Cross Keys Airport around 5.30pm local time.
Ferry sinks off Bali, 61 missing in latest marine accident
The ferry carried 53 passengers, 12 crew and 22 vehicles, including 14 trucks.
Qantas cyber attack highlights NZ's pathetic privacy laws, Consumer says
A scammer's and telemarketer's treasure trove in Qantas hack, a security expert says.
Qantas cyber attack: Millions affected as names, contact details stolen
Customers should be on the lookout for scammers and imposters.
Drone rescues stranded man during flood in China
New York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.
Japan's H2A rocket retires after 50 launches, faces commercial hurdles
It launched more than 70 satellites, mainly for Japan’s Government.
Sydney flights cancelled as 'bomb cyclone' looms over NSW coast
Sydney Airport has activated a ground delay programme, reducing landing capacity.
Indian authorities probe sabotage angle in crash that killed 260
The crash killed 260 and was the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Spain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fine
EasyJet, Volotea, and Vueling were also fined for similar 'abusive practices'.
US defends Iran strikes, claims nuclear sites destroyed
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth insists the US decimated Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Alaska Airlines 737 blowout: Probe points blame at Boeing, federal officials
A 737 Max fuselage panel broke free shortly after takeoff in January 2024.
British F-35A jets to carry nuclear weapons under new US deal
'In an era of radical uncertainty, we can no longer take peace for granted' - British PM.
‘Pilots are very concerned’: The invisible threat that risks devastating air travel
Telegraph: Warfare tech is increasingly drowning out the GPS data passenger jets need.
Uncanny Earth-like weather found on Jupiter, Mars, and Titan
Jupiter's clouds swirl like Earth's ocean eddies, revealing similar dynamics.
Air NZ ramping up summer flights to Australia, Pacific Islands
The summer expansion sees two new aircraft and a demand for more Aussie destinations.
Freak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safety
Global warming increases frequency and intensity of thunderstorm downbursts.
'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updates
Israel briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.
What satellite images show of damage to Iran’s nuclear sites after US strikes
Satellite images show six bomb entry points at Fordow's uranium facility.
Peeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fears
Drones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.
Kiwi PhD students heading to US for world-leading space scholarships
Three Victoria University of Wellington students are off to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California this week where experts work on NASA missions. Video / NZ Herald
Musk's SpaceX Starship explodes in Texas test
Starship, at 123m tall, is key to the billionaire's Mars colonisation plans.
What is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, the US bunker-busting bomb?
The MOP can penetrate up to 60m underground, experts say.
Vietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo planes
The Vietnam deal includes an option to buy 50 more jets later.
Pilot group to honour Erebus legacy with safety award
The industry faces challenges but hopes to bring newcomers and veterans together.