WorldAirbus drops 13,000ftA Singapore Airlines Airbus with 182 passengers and 12 crew on board reportedly fell 13,000 feet when it lost power to both engines en route to Shanghai.27 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirport hoping to make connectionsAuckland Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood says his company is working hard to develop systems and technology to defer infrastructure investment.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirways NZ to train controllers in DubaiEmirates Aviation University and Airways New Zealand have opened a purpose-built air traffic control training facility in Dubai.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus aims to help cut jet emissionsAirbus has launched a programme to help airlines reduce their environmental footprint as an international aviation organisation works to cut the growth of emissions.26 May 05:00 PM
AirlinesMercedes' new plane interiorMercedes-Benz has teamed with Lufthansa to develop airline interiors for short and medium haul private aircraft.26 May 06:28 AM
New ZealandNo arrest for rowdy Jetstar passengerThe man who was evicted from a Jet Star flight for unruly behaviour on Friday evening has not been arrested, police say.25 May 01:25 AM
OpinionGrant BradleyTax at odds with travel messageThe announcement of plans to impose an "Anti-Travel Tax" came at an unfortunate time for Transport Minister Simon Bridges, writes Grant Bradley.24 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington plane lasered on takeoffA domestic flight carrying passengers out of Wellington has been subject to a laser strike tonight.23 May 08:40 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's 'ground-breaking' loungeRevamped space at Sydney Airport is part of a $40 million upgrade of the airline's lounges worldwide.22 May 03:10 AM
AirlinesDelta unveils 'internetest safety video'Delta Air Lines has taken a leaf out of Air New Zealand's book in releasing a viral new in-flight safety video.22 May 12:18 AM
BDBDAirlinesCHC Airport still targets excessive returns: ComComChristchurch International Airport is still targeting excessive returns, the Commerce Commission says.21 May 10:43 PM
AirlinesIndustry blindsided by new travel levyAirlines and tourist businesses are disappointed at a new border levy that will push up the cost of a return flight out of New Zealand by around $22.21 May 05:00 AM
AirlinesAirbus tells A400M users to test engine controls after crashAirbus has sent an alert to all users of the A400M requiring one-time checks on the planes' electronic control units.20 May 09:55 PM
AirlinesJetstar: Not alone in 'opt-out' pricingJetstar say they are not alone in using an “opt-out” pricing regime on their booking website after the company came under fire from Consumer New Zealand.20 May 06:10 AM
AirlinesPhilippine Airlines to AKLPhilippine Airlines will launch services to Auckland from Manila later this year. It will be the first time the airline has ever operated in New Zealand.20 May 04:54 AM
AirlinesFBI probe of plane hack sparks worries over flight safetyAn FBI agent's claim has sparked new worries over the safety and cybersecurity of America's passenger planes.20 May 04:20 AM
AirlinesLobbying Jetstar over pricingConsumer NZ has launched a campaign calling for the public to lobby Jetstar over its opt out pricing regime.20 May 02:24 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's cheap Texas ticketsAir New Zealand has just released its first fares on its new Auckland - Houston service, with introductory prices of $699 one-way.19 May 11:15 PM
AirlinesJackson's plane museum gets $1.5m Govt boostThe Blenheim centre holding Sir Peter Jackson’s WWI planes will get a $1.5m boost in funding from the Govt.19 May 10:45 PM
AirlinesHacker can hijack plane mid-flightA prominent hacker who was kicked off a flight last month had previously admitted to the FBI that he had taken control of a plane and made it fly sideways.17 May 07:08 PM
AirlinesA400m money-pit in crisis after crashEurope's most expensive defence program, the A400M has one advantage keeping it going: it's too big to fail.14 May 04:16 AM
AirlinesAir NZ rides the wave with safety videosAir NZ says it is being approached by movie makers wanting to do partnership deals over its safety videos.14 May 02:00 AM
AirlinesSun and surf sure winner for Air NZAviation writer and surfer Grant Bradley says Air NZ is onto a winner getting onboard with some of the world's top surfers.13 May 08:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ takes to the waves - meet the castAir NZ's latest safety video features some of the hottest surfers in the world - meet the cast of the new inflight movie here.13 May 07:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's hot new safety videoAir New Zealand has teamed up with some of the world's hottest surfers for its latest safety video, launching today.13 May 06:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus A400M grounded after fatal crashAir forces across Europe grounded the military aircraft after one crashed near Seville, Spain, killing four people.13 May 04:22 AM
BusinessSurfers: Meet the Air NZ safety video castAir NZ's latest safety video features some of the hottest surfers in the world - meet the cast of the new inflight movie.13 May 03:38 AM
WorldWoman on flight gives birthA 23-year-old Canadian woman was given the shock of her life after unexpectedly giving birth on a flight from Canada to Japan on Sunday.13 May 02:38 AM
New ZealandWoman dies after flightA woman is believed to have died following a medical emergency on board a Jetstar flight between Auckland and Christchurch.13 May 01:00 AM
AirlinesKiwis signing up to travel loyalty plansA study has found 53 per cent of New Zealanders belong to at least one travel loyalty programme.12 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesAirline shares soften as oil price ralliesAirline share prices fell 1.5 per cent around the world last month as the United States dollar and oil prices rallied, but are still up 23 per cent on a year ago.12 May 05:30 PM
AirlinesCheaper fuel bill propels Qantas stock upShares in Qantas surged to their highest level in more than six years after it said the global drop in oil prices would help cut its fuel bill by A$550 million ($593 million) this year.12 May 05:30 PM
