New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldFrance border checks to cause four-hour delays for UK travellersLong queues are expected as new EU biometric border checks begin.11 Oct 12:04 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
New ZealandChristchurch Airport emergency: Fiji Airways plane suffers bird strikeA Fiji Airways flight has landed safely after a bird strike sparked a full emergency at Christchurch Airport this afternoon. Video / George HeardWatch09 Oct 04:30 AM
ChristchurchBlood and damage: Fiji Airways flight lands after bird strike sparks airport emergencyThe Boeing 737-800 became the world’s most-tracked flight on Flightradar24.09 Oct 04:02 AM
Travel newsCAA takes on 'watchdog' role for NZ's aviation industryOperators were required to file new drug and alcohol management plans last week. 08 Oct 06:41 AM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
WorldMunich Airport reopens after drone scare halts hundreds of flightsAbout 6500 travellers were stranded after two drone scares in two days.05 Oct 12:09 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
AirlinesAirports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.01 Oct 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's familyAir NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.01 Oct 10:46 PM
AirlinesAir traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strainMore than 11,300 FAA staff have been furloughed during the shutdown.01 Oct 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy OctoberBusy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.01 Oct 03:50 AM
AirlinesAirbus and Air France back in court over deadly Rio-Paris crashThe 2009 crash killed 228 people, including 72 French and 58 Brazilian nationals.29 Sep 03:43 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport raising up to $300m by issuing bondsUp to $300m in debt on offer as airport embarks on multiple upgrades.28 Sep 08:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new GulfstreamJet-set couple say buying new aircraft was a big decision - but they're happy they did it.27 Sep 06:00 PM
New ZealandWallabies fan planning to down ‘400 beers’ following Qantas mayday flightPassengers said the pilot reported smoke or heat coming from the cargo hold.26 Sep 02:31 AM
BusinessUK police arrest man after cyber attack on Heathrow, other airportsArrest follows days of disruption at key airline hubs.25 Sep 03:22 AM
BusinessAuckland getting more flights to China’s panda cityChina travel options get spiced up with new flights to a capital of cuisine.25 Sep 12:47 AM
Travel'World's best airline' teams up with acclaimed NZ chef – here's how to taste the resultsIt's an opportunity to showcase Polynesia and the Pacific region, the chef says.24 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways NZ communications after outage were ‘lacking’, Minister saysSimeon Brown wants transparency but assures New Zealanders the system is secure.24 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport’s biggest-ever expansion project opensNew parking for up to 11 jets as $465 million project unveiled.24 Sep 01:52 AM
WorldHong Kong braces as Ragasa closes in on Guangdong coastCathay Pacific will cancel more than 500 flights as the typhoon nears Hong Kong.23 Sep 09:11 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways NZ says chief executive ‘misspoke’ about August outageAir traffic control SOE says 'confusion' not the same as misleading the public.23 Sep 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ adds dedicated rooms at big new hangar named for five airline chiefsRooms for the bosses unveiled after new hangar opening, leadesrhip shake-up.23 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirways NZ admits ‘vendor’ blamed for outage that led to planes being unable to land does not existAfter five weeks, air traffic control organisation comes clean.23 Sep 02:48 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand shake-up: Harvard graduate leaves, Qantas exec returns to NZ, former TVNZ leader in new customer/digital role Changes made ahead of new chief executive taking over.22 Sep 10:36 PM
WorldSuper Typhoon Ragasa forces mass evacuations across East AsiaHong Kong airport plans to halt passenger flights for 36 hours from today.22 Sep 07:07 PM
AirlinesAirports in Ireland also impacted by cyber attackThe attack on check-in systems has caused cancellations and long delays for thousands.20 Sep 07:20 PM
AirlinesCyber attack hits Heathrow, Berlin, Brussels airportsThe outage hit Europe's busiest airport, with reports of long queues and disruption.20 Sep 11:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAustralia 'raises stakes' for NZ with massive new sustainable fuel projectNZ imports all its jet fuel but leaders say the country has high potential for clean fuel.20 Sep 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWellingtonAir NZ’s ambitious electric aircraft plans delayed, dubbed ‘marketing hype’A battery-powered plane was meant to be operating Cook Strait cargo flights next year.19 Sep 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLuxon on what he said to next Air NZ boss Nikhil Ravishankar, Qantas expansionThe Prime Minister had a chat today with the man who will take over at the airline.19 Sep 01:41 AM
BusinessAir New Zealand opens huge timber hangar at Auckland Airport'Quite a journey': New hangar can fit three or even four jetliners simultaneously.18 Sep 11:31 PM
