AirlinesClear blue skies seen for Air NZAir New Zealand celebrated its third consecutive year of strong earnings yesterday by declaring a special 10c per share dividend and painting a positive outlook for the year ahead.27 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDAirlinesKey talks to Air NZ about pricy faresJohn Key has spoken to Air NZ about its expensive regional airfares after the government-controlled carrier's profits rose for a third year in a row.27 Aug 02:31 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport's land bank value soars to $2.6bAuckland International Airport's vast Mangere land bank rose in value by $734 million between June 2011 and June 2014.26 Aug 05:30 PM
Airlines747: Is its number up?In its heyday, the Boeing 747 was hailed for its fuel efficiency but comparatively now is a gas guzzler, consuming fuel at the rate of 10 tonnes an hour, writes Grant Bradley.26 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessFarewell to Air NZ's 747- Queen of the SkiesAir NZ is about to bid farewell to the last of its Boeing 747 jets. See a history of our national carrier's relationship with the legendary Queen of the Skies.26 Aug 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ profit taking offAir New Zealand is set to announce a sharp increase in profit this week which the airline will welcome as a shift in focus from the negative publicity that has hit it this year.24 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesInside Airbus' new jetSee inside the new Airbus A350XWB in Part II of this video shot by aviation writer Grant Bradley.19 Aug 11:00 PM
AirlinesHawaiian fine-tunes NZ linkHawaiian Airlines says its service to Auckland is performing well but it will fine tune its schedule and has no immediate plans to increase frequency.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirfares and hotel prices on the riseCorporate travel specialist Carlson Wagonlit Travel forecasts modest airfare growth from and around New Zealand next year.19 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesUber-style flight sharing app deemed illegalA service which connects available pilots with passengers willing to split travel costs isn't operating legally says an FAA ruling in the US.18 Aug 12:42 AM
AirlinesNew push for easier transtasman travelAustralia's Tourism and Transport Forum is pushing for a streamlining of border formalities on exit and entry at NZ and Aussie international airports.14 Aug 04:30 AM
New Zealand1000 at-risk persons flown to NZInternational airlines flew more than 1000 at-risk or ineligible people into New Zealand in a year, Immigration New Zealand figures reveal.13 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesDesperate steps to revive failing Malaysia AirlinesHere are some questions and answers on what lies ahead for Malaysia Airlines, in a desperate bid to revive the airline.10 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldForty feared dead in Iran plane crashAt least 40 people are feared dead after small passenger plane crashed while taking off from an airport near the Iranian capital, Tehran.10 Aug 06:50 AM
AirlinesAir NZ - Singapore alliance welcomedThe strategic alliance between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been approved and will result in 100,000 extra seats a year on the Auckland-Singapore route.07 Aug 11:11 PM
OpinionShelley BridgemanShelley Bridgeman: Should flight attendants warn about drugs?In classic teenage girl style, I used to want to be an air hostess. These days they're called cabin crew members or flight attendants but I think we were allowed to say air hostess in the late-seventies.07 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandPlanes' actions unsettle eyewitness"I did think, 'that's a bit close for comfort'." An airliner about to land at Auckland climbed sharply to avoid a potential collision with another plane taking off.06 Aug 07:53 PM
AirlinesAir NZ needs better plans, says criticAn Air New Zealand passenger who was left stranded in Hawaii last week says he is surprised the airline hasn't made more recommendations, after an investigation into the incident.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ: 'Valuable lessons learned'Air NZ will set up a special team to fly overseas to deal with large scale passenger disruptions following a review into the stranding of 227 passengers in Hawaii for days.06 Aug 05:56 AM
AirlinesTowering billboards a take-off hurdle at Mumbai airportMumbai's towering billboards are a physical hurdle preventing Air India from reaching its potential on what should be one of its most lucrative routes.06 Aug 03:50 AM
AirlinesA350 v Dreamliner: How they stack upAviation reporter Grant Bradley compares the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and its new arch-rival, the Airbus A350XWB.06 Aug 03:36 AM
AirlinesNew Airbus arrives in NZAirbus' technical and sales machine touched down in Auckland last night aboard the world's newest airliner.05 Aug 05:30 PM
AirlinesUpgraded air traffic control systems cut delays and costsNew air traffic control systems to cut bottlenecks have resulted in fewer delays this year and bigger fuel savings, says Airways.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesConcerns boost private jetsFear of Ebola and global instability have helped boost interest in corporate jet travel.05 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesRival to 787 swoops inThe latest Airbus has been frozen, subjected to super-hot temperatures, had its brakes jammed on until they reached 1400C and its wings bent to breaking point.03 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrew too drunk for flightAir New Zealand passengers stranded for days in Hawaii are "gobsmacked" at revelations crew were out drinking, making them unfit for duty if the plane had been made airworthy.01 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesCrew drunk during delayAir NZ crew assigned to fly stranded passengers home from Hawaii are understood to have been too drunk to go on duty at one stage even if their plane had been airworthy.01 Aug 05:49 AM
WorldLand mines laid near MH17 site - reportReports that land mines have been laid near the MH17 crash site in Ukraine are "utterly despicable", Australia's Foreign Minister says.30 Jul 09:03 PM
OpinionSteve Maharey: Tell the story - but have some respectImagine a plane is taking off from Heathrow Airport. It crashes on the runway. Do you continue to film the burning aircraft or pan away?30 Jul 05:00 PM
