Best of Business: The most powerful machine to fly from this country will be headed for orbit in a matter of months.

An Air NZ "flight from hell" sent passengers and crew flying from their seats, with people and food hitting the roof, after plane hit severe turbulence.

New Zealanders can save close to 20 per cent travelling to favourite holiday spots by picking the right month.

Two Jetstar flights from Wellington to Auckland have been cancelled today, frustrating dozens of passengers.

Passengers on this Boeing 737 had a wild ride when coming in to land at Prague airport, a situation that won't be too unfamiliar to Wellington airport regulars.

Boeing landed a deal with Qatar Airways providing a sales boost to the US planemaker's upgraded 737 jetliner.

Emirates has rolled out the star power with Jennifer Aniston fronting a new campaign to promote the airline's A380.

Countries of the world yesterday agreed to a new regime to curb a large source of greenhouse gas emissions - those from international aircraft flights.

WATCH NZH FOCUS: The plunge in air fares to Europe has extended to the premium cabin with Cathay Pacific business class fares falling to as low as 3399.

Air New Zealand is launching a raid into its Australian rivals' home patch targeting the long haul market across the Pacific.

Watch The Economy Hub: Tourism boss Grant Webster says the industry is far more resilient than it used to be and is able to withstand global shocks.

Jucy's Christchurch-based pod-style hotel is in demand ahead of its November opening.

Boeing CEO has vowed to beat billionaire Elon Musk and SpaceX in the race to send humans to Mars.

CRASH: An investigation continues into what caused the helicopter crash. PHOTO/FILE By Kyra Dawsonkyra.dawson@dailypost.co.nz International

First NZ Capital has increased its target price for specialist aviation company Airwork Holdings.

Air New Zealand is looking for biofuel suppliers, but warns replacement for jet fuel is some way off.

A Chinese company plans to buy 75 per cent of the shares in specialist aviation company Airwork Holdings.

The white noise on planes makes the food served up by cabin crew taste worse, according to experts.

It is 80 years since the famous New Zealand aviatrix Jean Batten took off from England for her record breaking solo flight to Auckland.

The NZ branch of Singapore Airlines lifted annual profit by 63pc as cheap fuel helped the airline fatten margins.

At least 200 aircraft have been hit by lasers in the last two years after a law criminalised public possession in an attempt to curb the issue.

Police reveal Eagle helicopter was hit by a laser strike over Auckland skies this week.

Richie McCaw made his name as an openside flanker, but the All Black legend is now a wing commander.

Several international flights and a local helicopter have been targeted by a laser at Auckland Airport.

A flight from Detroit to Amsterdam was forced to divert and make an emergency landing after a Samsung tablet starting smoking.

With a Michelin-star restaurant, butlers and high speed Wi-Fi onboard, it's no wonder prices start at $50k.

Man who says he didn't know it was illegal to shine a laser at a plane fails to appear in court.

All passengers seeking to fly to and from Bali are advised to check with their airlines as to the status of their flights.

Civil Aviation has given grounded South Westland helicopter company Alpine Adventures the green light to fly again.