Wellington Airport boosts income but faces festering fleet problems
Airport performance improves but chief warns fleet issues could linger for a year.
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Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.
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'Flying a drone this close to an airport puts aircraft, crew and passengers at risk.'
'Zero tolerance': Air NZ flight delayed by disruptive incident
Incident occurred on the aircraft, causing an hour and a half delay.
Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.
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NZ fogcaster start-up signs deal with British Airways subsidiary
A Kiwi inks a new deal as she aims to cut hassles fog inflicts on passengers and pilots.
Why us? Airports up in arms over fresh regulatory review blindside
Airports say Air NZ domestic dominance is what really requires attention.
'Shorter queues': Auckland Airport's upgrades boost global ranking
It’s the third highest in the Australasia-Pacific region, behind Melbourne and Brisbane.
'Incredibly dangerous': Laser attacks threaten aircraft safety
Far North District Council says the same individual may be responsible for the strikes.
How crowded planes fuel entitled passenger behaviour
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Airports say passengers face 'significant' pressure from multiple price hikes
Don't be in a rush to be too plush, Air NZ tells the air traffic outfit.
'Isn't a good look': Virgin Australia delays leave passengers stranded overnight at airport
The airline acknowledged it fell short of expectations and has apologised to passengers.
How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.
Touched mid-air: Student pilot's complaint against trainer mishandled by CAA
Former chief ombudsman Peter Boshier said the CAA botched response to serious disclosures.
Kiwi arrested in Thailand after cocaine found in passport
The suspect, 24, allegedly had 0.18g of the drug hidden in a small bag.
Auckland Airport staff seize 25kg of cocaine, meth worth more than $9m
The busts occurred during two smuggling attempts in one night.
Flying Jetstar’s world-first route between NZ and Australia
The airline's latest year-round flight gives Kiwis a new 'shortcut to the tropics'.
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'Smaller operators play a critical role and do an excellent job.'
BA-Qatar airline alliance gets extension from NZ Government
Three airlines in new deal as big changes roll out for civil aviation rules.
A Kiwi packed a chainsaw in her bag and the airline destroyed it – were the rules broken?
The chainsaw was packed as a gift for the woman's uncle in Nadi, Fiji.
Auckland Airport trims airline charges after ComCom found its forecast revenue was ‘excessive’
The watchdog releases its findings after an airport pricing probe.
'No evidence': Heathrow fire not criminal, say London police
Scotland Yard says the fire is not considered a 'potentially criminal matter'.
Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.
Hapū agree price for 50% share of Hawke’s Bay Airport
If the sale is finalised, Mana Ahuriri will be the airport's largest shareholder.
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‘Cruel and unnecessary’: Woman charged with drowning pet dog in airport bathroom
CCTV showed the woman entering the bathroom with the dog, leaving without it soon after.
‘An open mind’: Counter-terror cops lead Heathrow Airport fire probe; some flights resume
The shutdown left many frustrated passengers: ‘I’ve spent so much money'.
Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire
Blaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.
Hawke’s Bay Airport’s $3 million upgrade to runway lighting
Hawke's Bay Airport is undergoing a $3m runway upgrade, including 169 new LEDs.