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Watch: Harrison Ford's flying near-miss

New video has emerged showing just how close Harrison Ford came to a fiery, air disaster when he botched his landing at a California airport.

Air NZ profit forecast to fall

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Pilot's lucky escape after plane crash

A pilot was lucky to walk away from a plane crash in South Auckland unharmed today.

Plane crash victim's eerie Facebook post

Less than a fortnight before he died in a fiery plane crash in Melbourne, a US tourist wrote about how he was scared of flying.

Special beer brewed for 35,000ft

Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.

Crash pilot was under investigation

The pilot involved in the Melbourne air crash was under investigation for a previous incident that had been deferred three times due to "workload".

Cathay Pacific eyes Christchurch - report

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.

Another Chinese airline coming to NZ

Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.

Watch: Building the A400M

Airbus is hoping to sell it's A400M to NZ. This is how they are assembled in Spain.

Travel boss warns on air fares

A global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.

Rolls-Royce lose a record $8 billion

Rolls-Royce has reported a record annual loss of £4.6 billion (NZ$8b) .

Coat helps you avoid baggage charges

Worried about incurring excess baggage fees before a flight? Then why not wear your luggage instead of checking it in?

Which is the most powerful airline brand?

Aeroflot is the most powerful airline brand in the world, underpinned by its dominance in its home market, refreshed fleet and new approach to marketing.

The supersonic flight has landed for good

The Concorde never realised its full potential. Commercial supersonic flights no longer exist today, and not because we have moved on to faster or better technology.

Watch: Pilot's bizzare rant about Trump

Passengers said the pilot called President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton "a*******".

Ex-Google staffer's plans for Air NZ

Air NZ digital head Avi Golan is working to take the pain out of travel with experience from Silicon Valley.

Possible clue to fate of lost aircraft

A woman's single dress boot found in a remote valley in the Southern Alps has reignited one of New Zealand's greatest aviation mysteries.

Europe flights for under $1000

Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.