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Lufthansa fined record $6.6m for discriminating against Jewish passengers

It is the largest fine the US has ever imposed on an airline for a civil rights violation.

Contrail confusion: Astronomers dismiss sightings of rare comet as plane’s contrail

Astronomers say stargazers have confused the comet with a plane trail.

'Long difficult queues': Govt looking at privatising airport security

The minister has suggested airports and airlines could manage aviation security

Watch: SpaceX successfully catches returning Starship rocket

A breakthrough test flight for Elon Musk's firm.

Qantas hit with A$100m fine for selling seats on cancelled flights

Senior managers knew about different aspects of the issue, the Australian watchdog says.

Rocket Lab bags second Mars contract with ‘opportunities in the billions’

But there's a snag with its first mission to the Red Planet.

Editorial: Boardroom mood reflects in Government minister approval ratings

OPINION: Erica Stanford has been the best-performing MP, according to CEOs.

'Link to the world' Iwi leaders want airport's future finalised and land returned

An MP says a solution can be found ‘that makes everybody happy'.

Mosako - the sweet Japanese dog cared for by Air NZ crew

Michelle Little reflects on what Mosako taught her Kiwi friends as the crew say goodbye.

'Mayday': Aviation expert says burst oil seal may have sparked engine fire emergency

Irene King said such faults were not common, because of rigorous maintenance checks.

Watch: Engine fire sparks emergency landing, passengers jump from doors

Fire and Emergency were advised of the ATR aircraft's engine fire.

Editorial: Airline performance spotlight should be just the start for passengers

OPINION: Australia has introduced a new passenger rights scheme, NZ continues to lag.

Government turns up heat on airlines; orders CAA fee-hike review

Airlines here may have to publish prices, as in some other countries.

‘Apollo 13 had a near-zero chance of survival – but Mum always thought Dad would make it back’

Nasa commander Jim Lovell's kids recall the trauma of his final mission ahead of new film.

Watch: 'More people will die' - CAA whistleblowers warn of more aviation accidents in NZ

Staff have also accused senior leaders of bullying and intimidation.

Fewer flight delays, cancellations expected from GPS mapping project in space

The satellite technology will gather more information from space.