AirlinesDemand for pilots takes offDemand for pilots is heating up in the Asia-Pacific region as new aircraft are added to fleets and ageing pilots retire.08 Jul 05:30 PM
AirlinesQantas takes axe to jobs in engineeringQantas is cutting 167 jobs from its engineering division as part of the embattled airline's ongoing turnaround plan.08 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandResidents ramp up flight path fight"The planes are so noisy they wake us up most nights now." Residents say proposed improvements to a short-cut flight path don't go far enough.03 Jul 10:15 PM
WorldUS orders tighter airport securityUnited States authorities fear a new threat to planes from terrorists with explosives that evade detection and have tightened security.03 Jul 06:30 PM
New ZealandAirport emergency: 'A hell of a racket'Passengers on board an Air New Zealand plane bound for Tonga that hit birds just before take off from Auckland today are full of praise for the pilots and crew on board.03 Jul 12:30 AM
AirlinesChangi slashes airline feesSingapore's Changi Airport will slash fees from next month as airline customers face a tough operating environment and the hub faces increased competition from the Middle East.24 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesHawkins seals $50m Nadi airport dealHawkins Construction, New Zealand's second biggest builder, has won the contract for Nadi's international airport terminal in partnership with a local Fiji business.18 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandFamily dog's biosecurity noseA different kind of detector dog is set to be introduced near airports soon that will hunt out snakes, birds and other reptiles that may find their way into the country.12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandAircraft must fly higher in partial winAircraft will have to fly higher and faster over some Auckland suburbs in a new flight path to Auckland Airport after residents complained the noise had become intolerable.30 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirport confiscates expensive cosmeticsA woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.26 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity breach delays Air NZ flightAn Air New Zealand flight was delayed after a woman walked on to the plane without a ticket.22 May 05:00 PM
TravelNZ airport one of world's 'most scenic'Aviation website privatefly.com has named its top 10 scenic airports at which to land. Our very own winter wonderland Queenstown gets a mention.19 May 04:15 PM
OpinionEditorial: Get shorter queues off the groundAs much as airports and airlines like to talk about improving passengers' lot, they rarely deliver.16 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesQueenstown welcome mat out for rich-list jetsA new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.13 May 05:00 PM
TravelAirports minus queues equals...How do you load a plane quicker? New research suggests a lengthy airport gate queues could be slashed by seating passengers according to their hand luggage.12 May 09:05 PM
AirlinesDuty-free ciggie stock-up stubbed outThe days of bulk-buying cigarettes at the border are over after the Govt revealed its latest anti-smoking policy would cut the duty-free allowance.08 May 05:00 PM
WorldHijacking scare in BaliA drunk passenger who tried to force his way into the cockpit of a Virgin Australia flight caused a hijacking scare.25 Apr 08:34 AM
New ZealandNZ SmartGate open to US, UK travellersNew Zealand's new high-tech border control entry system has been opened up to travellers from the United States and the United Kingdom.02 Apr 10:58 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport reveals new plansAuckland Airport's new combined international and domestic terminal will include an underground public transport station.28 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandFumes close part of Auckland AirportTwo Customs staff members were hospitalised after inhaling fumes from a carpet cleaning spill this morning at Auckland International Airport.04 Mar 09:27 PM
New ZealandOz Labs trained for NZ airport dutiesA pack of dogs has been brought from Australia to become new biosecurity detector animals at New Zealand airports.28 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandWhen a bike becomes a briefcaseSenior Labour MP Trevor Mallard had to pass off a packed-up bicycle as a briefcase to be allowed to carry it in a taxi from Auckland Airport.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandRainbow of emotions at arrival hallThe week before Christmas is the busiest at Auckland Airport. We spend 24 hours at the entry gate, witnessing the drama.20 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLoud bang leads to emergency landingA pilot declared an emergency when he heard a bang in the light aircraft he was flying with seven people on board early this afternoon.18 Dec 02:49 AM
AirlinesAirport chief checks in for the long haulAfter just a year of his tenure, the airport has started a $30 million renovation of the ageing terminal.06 Dec 04:30 PM
AirlinesAirport looks boldly aheadAuckland Airport has unveiled ambitious plans for a $2.4b "airport of the future" to cope with forecast rocketing passenger growth.01 Nov 04:30 PM
