New ZealandJet grounded in lightning strikeA lightning strike has knocked one of Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners out of action for two days.30 Nov 05:10 PM
WorldMore MH17 bodies retrievedSix coffins carrying the remains of victims of downed Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 have been flown from Ukraine to the Netherlands for identification.29 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJetstar: Passengers' weird luggageThe weird and wonderful items Jetstar passengers have been caught trying to bring on board as carry-on luggage have been revealed by the airline.28 Nov 03:30 AM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines slammed over tweetMalaysia Airlines labelled "insensitive" and "atrocious" for tweeting: "Want to go somewhere, but don't know where?"27 Nov 10:32 PM
AirlinesAir NZ looks to spread wings in USAir New Zealand is poised to fly deeper into the United States, possibly Chicago, which travel experts say should result in good deals for travellers.27 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ announcing new US destinationAir New Zealand is poised to make a decision to fly to a new destination in the United States.26 Nov 11:34 PM
AirlinesTime travel: 75 years of Air NZIn 1940 Air New Zealand started life as Tasman Empire Airways Ltd and launched with a nine-hour flight across the Tasman aboard a flying boat.26 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandFresh NZ oysters and salmon about to tempt the jet setFreshly shucked New Zealand oysters could soon be served on aircraft flying to China, following a partnership with Al Brown.20 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesFuel price fall aids Qantas revivalQantas boss Alan Joyce says fuel prices falling more quickly than the Australian dollar are helping revive the airline's international division but he's not putting a date on when it will be out of financial trouble.18 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus expands oversized air transport capabilityAirbus will develop a new Beluga transport aircraft to fly around large parts of its new A350XWB.18 Nov 01:43 AM
AirlinesQantas flies back to the 1970s with retro liveryQantas has unveiled its retro inspired 1970s livery on one of its brand new Boeing 737 aircraft.16 Nov 11:24 PM
AirlinesQantas kicks off transtasman food fightQantas is serving up what could be the first course in a transtasman food fight, with new offerings to economy class passengers from later this month.13 Nov 12:50 AM
New ZealandSmith earned funds to flee while in jailPhillip John Smith used his time behind bars to gain university qualifications and run a business - making the money he used to flee New Zealand.12 Nov 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Competitive and profitable airline serves public betterWhy discontinue services to centres such as Kaitaia and Whakatane? The bitter truth is that New Zealand does not have a national airline with network obligations.12 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesSunair may be north's saviourA Tauranga-based operator is poised to take over Air New Zealand's cancelled regional air services from Whakatane and Kaitaia but will charge similar prices.12 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ service cuts 'good news' - KeyPrime Minister John Key says plans to scrap some regional flights around the country is generally good news, a point many of the affected communities dispute.11 Nov 09:25 PM
AirlinesAir NZ clips Eagle Airways' wingsAir New Zealand has bowed to public pressure by changing its regional fare structure and faced up to financial reality by shutting its loss-making Eagle Airways, pulling back from several towns.11 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGrant BradleyGrant Bradley: Long ties lose out to Air NZ factsChristopher Luxon was brought in to put the foot down and drive profit, writes Grant Bradley. He's not about to let historic ties to some towns influence cold, hard business decisions.11 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus builds ties with AsiaAirbus is strengthening its presence in Asia - a market which is shaping up as a key battleground for competition with rival Boeing.11 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesHawaii Kiwis' favourite stopoverNearly three-quarters of New Zealanders on long-haul flights like to break their journey with a stopover.11 Nov 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Exceptional' Air NZ pilot farewelledA flight formation ended the funeral in Auckland today of pilot Ann Barbarich, who died after suffering a suspected brain aneurysm at the controls of a plane after landing in Perth.06 Nov 08:08 PM
New ZealandMid-air plane drama: Kiwi's heroicsA Kiwi air traveller wrestled with a crazed passenger who tried to force open an emergency aircraft door mid-flight between Vietnam and Australia.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi helps restrain aircraft passengerA man trying to make a dramatic mid-air exit from a Vietnam Airlines craft had to be restrained by passengers, including a Kiwi man on board.05 Nov 04:24 AM
AirlinesAirline caterer to pay rival $25KAn airline catering company has been ordered pay its rival $25,000 after the Supreme Court threw out an appeal over holiday pay and other staff entitlements.04 Nov 11:41 PM
AirlinesSpace fans keeping the faithKiwis on waiting lists for commercial space flights remain determined would-be astronauts, although one admits to losing some confidence in Virgin Galactic's programme.02 Nov 04:00 PM
AirlinesA playground for monster jetsLondon's Heathrow airport says airlines are using more giant wide-body super jumbos to escape the constraints of capacity curbs.01 Nov 11:46 PM
AirlinesSome things change but not Singapore GirlsSingapore Airlines is carefully picking its battles as it faces increased competition from Middle Eastern carriers and budget airlines.01 Nov 03:03 AM
AirlinesSingapore's super jumboThe line of passengers taking pictures of the plane they'd just stepped off at Auckland Airport this week was proof that big aircraft make a big impression.31 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesPilot dies after seizureTrailblazer for women flyers had just landed new Air NZ jet when she suffered suspected aneurysm.31 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's $100m do-upAir NZ is ripping the interiors out of eight of its widebody Boeing 777-200s and refitting them in a $100m project.28 Oct 04:00 PM
AirlinesA380: The height of luxuryTravel Editor Winston Aldworth checks out the creature comforts aboard the airline's newest addition to the local fleet.28 Oct 04:52 AM
AirlinesSuper-jumbo lands in AucklandSingapore Airlines' Airbus A380 superjumbo has landed at Auckland Airport twenty minutes ahead of schedule as it starts a five-month summer service.27 Oct 10:55 PM
