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China is building a giant second airport

Beijing is about to open one of the world's largest and busiest airports.

Planes barred from flying into Queenstown Airport after air control staff call in sick

Queenstown air traffic control will resume just after 6am tomorrow.

A flying shame: Swedish word may ruin flying forever

Sweden is a country famous for exporting jet setters. But that could be changing.

Inside Emirates: Massive airlift moves everything from gold to thoroughbreds

The world's biggest airline cargo operation handles four parcels a second through Dubai.

Troubled Indian airline leaves passengers stranded

Passengers slam travel agency for a lack of notification about cancelled flights.

Passengers' new feat of depravity with mid-air act

Two pairs of feet, belonging to a man and a woman, were pushing the boundaries of decency.

EasyJet passengers get unusual airport hold up

A fearless flamingo strolled onto the runway and the resulting video is hilarious.

'I wanted to drop dead': Flight attendant's in-air disaster

'He told me he'd never forget me ... that's a good thing, right?'

Emirates serves up dining options at Auckland Airport

Emirates Leisure Retail is looking to Australian coffee chain for growth in New Zealand.

Unruly skies: Booze causes fracas on 1 in 1000 flights

Here's what to do if you're on a plane with someone who's had one too many.

Air NZ's big call as it goes shopping for planes

Air New Zealand faces choice of Boeing planes or Airbus for 777 replacement.

Boeing boss on demo flight of troubled Max plane

As scrutiny of the Max plane intensifies, Boeing releases photos of boss on a test flight.

Finding the cheapest seats in the Easter rush

We're here to help land the best deal on a last-minute getaway this Easter.

Qantas mid-air death mystery deepens

A friend of a "healthy" woman who mysteriously died mid-air is waiting for answers.

This map will change the way we fly

The system has been called one of the 'most significant advances in aviation'.

Auckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travel

The company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.

Air NZ waits for Rolls-Royce advice on new engine problem

Just as the Kiwi airline recovers from engine setbacks newer versions have problems.

Air NZ's Skycouch wins gong at airline interior Oscars

Airbus designed sleeping and play areas for cargo areas of planes also recognised.