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Mid-sky highways you've never heard of

More people are flying than ever before, and on popular routes, multiple planes will fly the same route at once.

Alarming increase in air rage

The number of air rage incidents on UK airlines has quadrupled over the past three years.

Boeing's humble 737 makes trans-Atlantic return

Boeing and Airbus' smallest aircraft are about to find a new role operating trans-Atlantic routes.

Low fares mean dream holidays for Kiwis

A dream trip to Hawaii or walking along The Bund in Shanghai could be a reality with these record low airfares.

Around the world flights for just $1500?

It sounds ludicrously cheap, but it is possible to jet around the world - visiting eight far-flung locations - for just over $1500.

Report finds pilots could be safer

After over 150 accidents involving small planes and helicopters a review has found the Civil Aviation Authority could improve how it oversees the sector.

Kiwi-born firm's biofuel breakthrough for Virgin Atlantic

A company founded in New Zealand has produced large quantities of biofuel from industrial waste gases for Virgin Atlantic in what is being hailed as a breakthrough for low carbon fuel.

Passengers spoken to after chopper tips

Air accident investigators have interviewed the five passengers on board a helicopter that rolled over on landing near Queenstown yesterday afternoon.

Air China removes offensive inflight mag

Air China says it's removed copies of its inflight magazine containing an article criticised as racist.

Dropped phone on plane? Don't pick it up

If your phone goes missing on a flight ask a flight attendant for help and do not go scrabbling around for it yourself, some airlines have been telling passengers.

Clear air for Rocket Lab launch

Rocket Lab has moved closer to a trial launch from its East Coast site by doing a deal with Airways to keep its launch airspace clear.

Air fares to London hit a new low

WATCH NZH FOCUS: Air fares to London have hit a new low with one agent offering Malaysia Airlines flights for $1259 return for travel next year.

Pilot dies after delayed treatment

A former Concorde pilot died from deep vein thrombosis after being medically assessed two-and-a-half hours after admission.

Where's the cheapest place to fly?

A study of air ticket prices finds India is the cheapest place to fly and New Zealand ranks about a third of the way up the list.

More super-jumbos heading for NZ

Emirates is adding two super-jumbos to its New Zealand services at the end of October as capacity to this country surges.

Pay soars for our airline bosses

Airline bosses have had their pay bumped and a top director says the trend to greater disclosure is welcome.