AirlinesAir NZ's last jumbo departsAir New Zealand's last Jumbo jet is due to make its last passenger flight from Auckland on Wednesday.07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandClose mid-air encounters over AucklandAircraft have flown too close to one another over Auckland 19 times in two years; the figure was disclosed after two incidents in one day.04 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesMalaysia Airlines promotion 'atrocious'A Malaysia Airlines promotion aimed at Kiwis and titled "My Ultimate Bucket List" is atrocious, says MH370 widow Danica Weeks.03 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandPlane forced to return due to smokeA plane carrying almost 50 passengers had to return to Auckland shortly after take-off when smoky haze was spotted in the cockpit.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSingapore flight cancelled after loud bangA pilot aborted a jetliner's takeoff after passengers heard a loud bang on a late night flight.30 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandAirline glitch: Auck-Fiji for $0A couple and their extended family will miss a relative's wedding in Fiji after an airline mistakenly offered free airfares.29 Aug 05:00 PM
AirlinesQantas' shock $3.17 billion lossStruggling Australian flag carrier Qantas has posted a huge annual net loss but CEO Alan Joyce insists better days lie ahead.28 Aug 02:29 AM
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
