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Turbulence ahead for next boss of US aviation regulator

Bryan Bedford is the front-runner for the high-pressure top job.

Jury awards $87m to driver burned by Starbucks drink

The man suffered third-degree burns to his penis, groin and inner thighs in the incident.

Watch: ‘Disregard for basic hygiene’ - Gross reason flight turned back

Passengers and airline staff said the incident is a recurring problem.

‘You don’t think, you act‘: Man praised for disarming teen with gun on Melbourne-Sydney flight

Avalon Airport has offered Barry Clark 'free flights for life' for his bravery.

Airfares: Airways proposes 7.7% price increase, Air NZ concerned

Air traffic services costs likely to rise from July, impacting a wide range of customers.

No boarding pass: Couple not allowed to fly, despite having already checked in online

They had to spend $1200 on new flights, a night's accommodation, and meals.

Pilots ground aircraft in Sydney minutes after danger detected onboard

A code 7700 was called to air traffic control.

From Fawlty Towers to ‘rawdogging’ – the bizarre history of in-flight entertainment

100 years ago, the first film was shown in the air. How do airlines choose what to show?

Search for MH370 resumes 11 years after disappearance off Australia

A new search for MH370 is underway, 1500km west of Perth, 11 years after it vanished.

Air NZ profit down, $100m share buy-back announced

Engine issues impact airline as domestic demand slumps too.

‘Nothing is going to move’: IT glitch in Air NZ regional planes temporarily grounds fleet

Passengers face delays as Air NZ works to fix software issues.

'Strategic move': Tourism town's bid to attract more Chinese tourists

Tourism agency inks partnership with Air China to 'strengthen ties'.

Passenger jet ‘nearly ran out of fuel’ during storm over UK

Despite no injuries to passengers or crew, regulators warned of a 'serious incident'.

Mid-air drama: ‘Disruptive passenger’ gets flight diverted; met by police on tarmac

A passenger on board said a woman had to be restrained.

'Cheaper than roses': Jetstar launches Valentine's Day sale

The sale will last for just eight hours.

Easing ear pain during flights may take more than paper cups and towels

Travellers swear by an old wives’ tale – but doctors are sceptical.

Grisly bird strike forces passenger jet to make emergency landing

Pilots had to abandon flight almost immediately after takeoff upon striking the birds.

Japan Airlines pilots grounded over drinking before Melbourne flight

The two pilots conspired to lie to the airline about their alcohol consumption.