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Auckland-Houston Dreamliner route abandoned
United Airlines has shelved plans for direct Dreamliner flights to Auckland.

Dreamliner arrives at Auckland Airport
Plane enthusiasts flocked to vantage points around Auckland Airport today for a glimpse of the first passenger-carrying Boeing 787 Dreamliner to land here.

Air NZ staff get taste of new 787s
Another step in the long wait for the Dreamliner will be taken today when Air New Zealand staff get their first opportunity to pore over a "demonstrator" aircraft.

Fire claim irks Air New Zealand
Air NZ is furious about a website's report that flames flared from the engine of one of its aircraft.

Dreamliner on world tour headed for Auckland
A fully fitted out Boeing 787 is scheduled to visit Auckland next week on the final leg of a global tour to show off the plane.

Holiday homes an airline club perk
Forget chips and dip after work on Friday - the Air New Zealand sports and social club has an $8 million property portfolio with which to treat workers.

Airbus jet in a 'terrifying' near miss
A small plane on a scenic flight forced an Air New Zealand Airbus A320 to take evasive action over Auckland - terrifying passengers, who clung to their seats as the big plane sharply changed course.

Airline to introduce 'child-free zone' on planes
Malaysian Airlines will be able to boast a "child-free zone" when plans to ban children from the top deck of its A380 planes come into effect later this year.