The man suspected of killing a security officer and wounding three other people in a shooting at LAX had been sought by police after sending a suicidal text to a sibling.

A year-long trial change in the landing approach for some flights to Auckland's airport will end today after months of residents complaining of increased noise.

In part one of a two part interview Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks to Business Herald aviation reporter Grant Bradley about changes he has introduced. Part two will address the Government sell down and arrival of the 787.

China Southern Airlines flew the first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight into New Zealand yesterday.

Aaron Hailwood flies Pegasus Airways PG536 and PG462, Rome to Tbilisi.

Put your chief executive live on a Twitter chat? Great idea - until he starts tweeting.

Air New Zealand is shaping up as the pick of the Government-owned companies on sale after Meridian Energy's low offer price and Mighty River Power's languishing shares.

Peter Clark flies on JQ7878, as Jetstar takes delivery of its new B787 Dreamliner.

An airline group says regulation of airport landing fees is too light.

Former flight attendant now heading up Qantas Loyalty.

A Tauranga man is hoping to make it home in time for his delayed 21st birthday celebration today after wild winds prevented him leaving Wellington yesterday.

The Alitalia board on Friday approved a 300 million euro ($400 million) capital increase as part of a rescue plan for the struggling flagship airline.

Qantas is rolling out a near life-size replica of Mars rover Curiosity around New Zealand to promote its frequent flyer programme.

Ewan McDonald helps christen EK435, Emirates' A380 service from Auckland to Brisbane.

American transport officials are investigating how a 9-year-old boy got on a plane without a ticket and flew 2400km to Las Vegas.

Jetstar says its back to basics approach is paying dividends with a strong lift in on-time performance this year.

Vulnerable air links have been identified as a potential barrier to developing New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry.

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary wants to take his budget carrier to the long-haul market.

Air NZ and unions which represent its staff have been reprimanded by a judge for failing to attend mediation for a dispute over collective agreements.

Shandelle Battersby flies China Airlines from Auckland to Taipei.

New Fiji Airways chief executive Stefan Pichler has worked his way around the world after catching the travel bug when he was a professional marathon runner.

Forecast airline profits around the world have been revised down as a result of the oil price spike stemming from the Syrian crisis.

Air New Zealand could have scope to drop fares on long-haul routes to fend off competition when its fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners come into service.

A test pilot who flew the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its maiden flight today said it went according to plan.

Good timing - and a crucial Kiwi connection - brought Team New Zealand and airline Emirates together.

Virgin Australia has launched wireless inflight entertainment on its transtasman flights for smartphones, laptops or tablets.