WorldMan boards Heathrow flight without passport or ticketThe man slipped through Terminal Three security by tailgating other travellers.17 Dec 10:33 PM
AirlinesAirlines head for record passenger numbers, show resilienceThe airlines association is forecasting airline profits of $68b in 2025 and $71b in 2026.09 Dec 11:47 PM
WorldAirbus says up to 628 A320 jets may face checks over metal plate issueThe issue emerges after 6000 A320s were involved in a vital safety software upgrade.03 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recall30 Nov 05:17 AM
New ZealandPassengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airports29 Nov 06:01 AM
PremiumNew Zealand'Almost unprecedented': Aviation commentator on Airbus chaos and A320 software fears29 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaos28 Nov 11:19 PM
New ZealandQantas sale offers fares from NZ to Australia as low as $219Business class as low as $559, sale covers Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide.11 Nov 11:09 PM
AirlinesBoeing and Airbus profits up in third-quarter surge; Global air cargo up 2.9%Boeing cites Australia stealth progress, Iata says cargo adapting to volatile situation.30 Oct 02:00 AM
AirlinesAir NZ starts Christchurch–Adelaide service as transtasman competition heats upThe new flights follow a surge in spending from Kiwis visiting South Australia.28 Oct 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus and Cathay Pacific sign $122m sustainable aviation fuel deal; Aramco suggests low carbon alternativeBankers complained about and oil company weighs in as demand for travel surges.21 Oct 04:52 PM
AirlinesAirbus and Air France back in court over deadly Rio-Paris crashThe 2009 crash killed 228 people, including 72 French and 58 Brazilian nationals.29 Sep 03:43 AM
WorldPilots warned after near miss with Trump’s Air Force OneControllers gave Spirit 1300 four warnings to steer clear of Air Force One.17 Sep 08:56 PM
AirlinesJetstar in massive push for more NZ domestic flights and trips to AustraliaIn its biggest-ever NZ expansion, it is ramping up services with 660,000 more seats.10 Sep 03:00 AM
AirlinesHow climate change increases air turbulenceWinter is usually the roughest season for turbulence by far, but that is changing.25 Aug 01:09 AM
WorldDelta flight diverted after 25 injured in severe turbulenceThe flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted to Minneapolis.31 Jul 07:10 PM
AirlinesAirbus first-half profit climbs 85%, toilet shortage causes backlogEngine supply issues causing aggravation but Airbus upbeat about tariffs.30 Jul 10:06 PM
AirlinesBoeing reports smaller loss, ramps up productionBoeing's backlog is now more than a trillion dollars.29 Jul 11:55 PM
WorldHelicopter crash kills two German airmen, one missingThe helicopter crashed into the Mulde river near Grimma, Saxony.29 Jul 11:39 PM
World'Big fireball': Witness describes plane crash at SouthendBeechcraft King Air B200 crashed in UK after earlier flying from Greece and Croatia.14 Jul 01:39 AM
WorldMan dies after being sucked into plane engine at Italian airportFlights were suspended but resumed at midday after the incident.08 Jul 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAmerican Airlines brings fancy option to Auckland-Texas routeAuckland is one of four global cities getting attention from the airline.03 Jul 04:25 AM
AirlinesAir NZ ramping up summer flights to Australia, Pacific IslandsThe summer expansion sees two new aircraft and a demand for more Aussie destinations.23 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessVietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo planesThe Vietnam deal includes an option to buy 50 more jets later.18 Jun 12:26 AM
BusinessAirbus touts plane orders, Boeing focused on Air India crash probe at air showAirbus announced orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.17 Jun 03:23 AM
Travel newsGreg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'08 May 02:17 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChina steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane marketFinancial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.01 Jan 10:23 PM
TravelRussian passenger jet makes crash landing in field with 170 onboardUral Airlines rejects A320 crash landing was due to sanctions on parts.12 Sep 09:05 PM
AirlinesQantas swings to massive profit, rewarding staff with A$340m in payoutsThe Australian national carrier bounces back from the pandemic.24 Aug 12:05 AM
World'Died a second time': Air France, Airbus cleared over Paris-Rio crash that killed 228Dismay as firms acquitted of involuntary manslaughter for tragedy on board flight AF47.17 Apr 11:50 PM
