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
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 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
WorldUS faces more travel delays as shutdown continuesHigher numbers of airport safety staff are off sick, rather than working without pay.09 Oct 12:23 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
WorldHow cigarette-filled balloons sparked chaos in Lithuanian skiesAbout 6000 travellers faced delays after 30 flights were cancelled.07 Oct 02:52 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
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 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
WorldMunich Airport shuts again after new drone sightingsMore than 30 flights were cancelled the night before, stranding nearly 3000 travellers.03 Oct 11:50 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHawke’s Bay Airport posts record profit despite drop in passengersAirport chief Nick Flack describes the past year's financial performance as pleasing.02 Oct 05:00 PM
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
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
All Blacks'You have a history': Aussie Border Force reignites McCaw debate with cheeky jibe ahead of clashIt's clear Australians are still not over losing the Bledisloe Cup, again.30 Sep 06:07 AM
WorldDenmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summitThe ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.28 Sep 10:35 PM
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
WorldDrone threats pose growing problem for airportsDanish airports were forced to close after drones breached their airspace.26 Sep 02:41 AM
WorldDanish airports shut after fresh drone sightings raise security fearsDefence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen called the incidents a ‘hybrid attack’.25 Sep 11:10 PM
WorldDrones now observed over four Denmark airports, police sayThe incidents follow a drone sighting that shut down Copenhagen Airport earlier this week.25 Sep 03:44 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
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
New ZealandChristopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland AirportChristopher Luxon fronts media as he opens the 'Northern Airfield Expansion' at Auckland Airport. Video / NZ HeraldWatch24 Sep 12:45 AM
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
WorldHong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon RagasaShenzhen has ordered 400,000 people to evacuate ahead of the storm.22 Sep 08:22 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
