TravelAirbus to test first hydrogen powered jet engine by 2025Airbus has earmarked an A380 jumbo to test the first hydrogen-powered engine.23 Feb 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCovid comeback: Why recovery for plane makers is different this timePent up demand for travel will fuel growth and the long term fundamentals remain.18 Nov 04:47 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe tech that could change the future of flight in NZZero-emission aircraft would help airlines under pressure to clean up their act.22 Sep 05:43 AM
AirlinesPilot takes back-seat as the future of jet planes take flightIs this self-piloting plane a vision of the future?22 Jan 07:41 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelPioneering flight: An airBaltic A220 out of AucklandThe A220 - flown by airBaltic - made its debut in Auckland on a sales trip.11 Nov 09:00 PM
TravelNew generation of aircraft counts your toilet breaksAttention airline bathroom loiterers: The next generation of Airbus aircraft tracks you.13 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelFlight Check: Flying Air NZ's first Auckland-Invercargill serviceThomas Bywater flies aboard Air New Zealand's flight NZ699, from Auckland to Invercargill.26 Aug 01:24 AM
TravelAirbus's golden eagle: Future of flight looks to natureLooking to the skies for inspiration might not be a feather-brained idea.23 Jul 11:09 PM
AirlinesWatch: Incredible aerial footage of Airbus family of planesThe European plane maker showed off its range in the skies above France.29 May 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesBest of 2019: Air NZ's big decision on planes - here's how it made the callThe new planes will help set the airline up for the next 10-15 years.27 May 05:32 PM
AirlinesAkl-New York direct: Air NZ to buy bigger, revamped DreamlinersPassengers will get new interiors and destinations in planes with a $4b price tag.26 May 09:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ set to make big plane call todayAir NZ's new widebody aircraft pick will help shape the look of the airline's next decade.26 May 08:50 PM
AirlinesWait for it... Air NZ confirms when it's making big call on planesThe airline will reveal its biggest call on planes for the last 15 years next Monday.23 May 10:35 PM
CompaniesHow Khashoggi's murder made Airbus' income plummetAfter Khashoggi's death, Germany halted all arms exports to Saudi Arabia.30 Apr 08:53 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's big call as it goes shopping for planesAir New Zealand faces choice of Boeing planes or Airbus for 777 replacement.04 Apr 05:50 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's Skycouch wins gong at airline interior OscarsAirbus designed sleeping and play areas for cargo areas of planes also recognised.03 Apr 03:10 AM
AirlinesAnother Air NZ plane turned around - this time near IranA paperwork problem meant a four-hour flight back to Hamburg for an Air NZ plane.20 Feb 05:18 AM
BusinessAirbus megaplanes to be broken up and sold for partsThey were meant to be the next big thing, but Airbus megaplanes haven't really taken off.01 Jan 06:10 PM
TravelCut the middle man: Embraer E190-E2 banishes least loved seatThe Brazilian jet may may look ridiculous but makes an appealing seating proposition.29 Nov 10:30 PM
AirlinesHow airlines and Airbus nail down deals over new planesWhen you're paying hundreds of millions for a new Airbus you want it to be spot on08 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessAirbus megaplanes to be broken up and sold for partsThey were meant to be the next big thing, but Airbus megaplanes haven't really taken off.19 Aug 11:42 PM
New ZealandAirbnb owners can rake in $80k a yearThe council says there are 800 Auckland homes being rented out more than half of the year.03 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesWatch: The world's weirdest plane, the Airbus BelugaXLThe head-turning aircraft is due to enter service next year.26 Jul 10:53 PM
AirlinesWhale done: Supersize Airbus Beluga's successful flightThe plane's paint job was voted on by 20,000 people.19 Jul 09:30 PM
AirlinesWhy Airbus has had a better run with Rolls-Royce enginesProblems with Roll-Royce engines have hit Dreamliners but A350s have had a good run28 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesHow Airbus swooped in to Toulouse when Concorde hit a barrierWhile Concorde is now a museum attraction Airbus has flourished in its place21 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesWatch: Inside a brand new half billion dollar Cathay Pacific planeA new Airbus plane with a list price of $500m was handed over to Cathay Pacific20 Jun 03:14 AM
AirlinesBatteries included: What could be powering planes next decadeAs jet fuel costs bite, plane makers are looking for alternative ways to power planes.06 Jun 04:22 AM
AirlinesHow Air NZ can benefit from Qantas' Project SunriseAustralasian airlines want new long range planes to fly record distances non-stop03 Jun 10:18 PM
TravelWinston Aldworth: could airline beds in Economy be on the horizon?I've always thought it'd be neat to replace Economy Class seating with a capsule hotel.13 Apr 01:07 AM
AirlinesWatch: Inside Airbus passenger sleeping area in cargo holdNew sleeping areas being developed for planes would be welcomed by long-haul passengers.10 Apr 10:44 PM
AirlinesWhy Hawaiian Airlines is joining the Dreamliner clubThe Honolulu-based operator has opted for Boeing ahead of Airbus.06 Mar 11:51 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's next big call - Boeing or Airbus?The US and European aircraft manufacturers will compete for a $1 billion Air NZ deal.25 Feb 03:02 AM
