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Take-off: $5.4m runway opens at Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre

Wisk, Kea Aerospace and Dawn Aerospace will run test flights from the upgraded facility.

A man opened an emergency exit and walked on a plane's wing. Why passengers are supporting him

At first it sounds like a typical case of bad behaviour on board airplanes.

Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying

Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.

Plane was not cleared for takeoff in Tokyo, records show

Coast guard plane under the impression it had "permission to use the runway".

Bigger plane on way for Whanganui to Auckland flights

The 68-seat ATR72-500 aircraft could be a regular sight over Whanganui skies.

Christmas mayhem: Auckland motorway crash causes traffic build-up

And for Kiwis flying to their Xmas destination, here are tips to make the trip easier.

Cathay Pacific returns to Christchurch - what’s next in NZ?

Airline has been flying here for 40 years

Hamilton becomes first NZ airport with own solar farm

The 5000sqm operation was switched on earlier this month.

Qantas makes Wellington a stronghold - why it's so keen on the capital

Qantas continues its international rebuild as it faces flak at home.

Hawaiian Airlines cuts NZ route during winter

The seasonal departure's a blow for travellers as the airline helped drive prices down.

Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels

Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.

Departing Qantas boss leaves train wreck in his wake

OPINION: There is hardly a stakeholder group Qantas hasn’t antagonised.

An ambitious timetable to deliver the world’s newest fighter jet

Financial Times: Trifecta aims to have new supersonic aircraft generation flying by 2035.

Simon Wilson: How about a bonfire of the tax mistakes?

OPINION: The link between Air NZ's 'staggering' profits and political donations.

Air traffic controllers shortage dents airlines' recovery

Financial Times: The shortages have caused delays and reduced schedules.

Grounded: Celebrity couple's helicopter pad on hold

New group Quiet Sky Waitematā: seeking petition signatures against choppers.