New ZealandThugs knew jet wasn't military: expertAuckland aviation expert Irene King says the "thugs" who shot down the Malaysian airliner will never get away with claiming they thought their target was military.18 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: High time airlines took their heads out of the cloudsA fate as horrific as that of the 298 people on board Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 invites a thorough rethinking of a number of cherished notions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldMH17: Aussie trio among youngest victimsA Western Australia family is mourning the cruel loss of three children who were travelling with their grandfather on the doomed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17.18 Jul 05:00 PM
New Zealand'He'll be home tomorrow'"We have every expectation our son will be getting off a plane in Wellington tomorrow," says Wendy Ayley, mother of Otaki man Robert Ayley, who was on flight MH17.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldUS swears hell to pay if Russia to blameTensions are ramping up between two global super powers after a Malaysia Airlines passenger flight was shot down over Ukraine.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldFlying over war zones: 'It's cheaper'Airlines were warned in April to avoid airspace over Ukraine, but experts suggest they preferred to save money on fuel.18 Jul 05:05 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day chopper crash: NZDF guiltyAir force commanders allowed a dangerous and deadly culture of rule-breaking that ultimately resulted in the deaths of three young airmen, a court has found.18 Jul 04:57 AM
AirlinesAirbus trumps Boeing with $75b show haulAirbus Group delivered a final flurry of jet orders to see off the challenge from Boeing at the Farnborough Air Show, with a tally of purchases and commitments worth $75b.18 Jul 04:10 AM
WorldMH370 widow 'floored' by new crashThe wife of a New Zealander who was on board MH370 says she was "absolutely floored" when she heard another Malaysia Airlines flight had ended in tragedy.18 Jul 02:31 AM
WorldMH17: Why do airlines fly over Ukraine?Airlines including Deutsche Lufthansa and KLM has said they will avoid flying over eastern Ukraine after the crash of a Malaysian Airlines jet.18 Jul 12:44 AM
WorldMH17: What we know - and don'tEverything you need to know about Malaysian Airlines MH17, which was shot down over Ukraine.17 Jul 11:02 PM
WorldLatest updates: MH17 crashWe have live updates from the investigation into the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines MH17.17 Jul 09:01 PM
WorldWho shot down MH17?Soviet-built BUK surface-to-air missile launcher believed to have brought down Air Malaysia flight at 33,000ft.17 Jul 06:28 PM
WorldHow does MH17 compare with previous plane disasters?The deaths of 295 people aboard Flight MH17 is one of the worst post-war civilian airline incidents involving a plane brought down by a missile attack, gunfire or terrorist-related sabotage.17 Jul 06:13 PM
New ZealandAnzac crash case nears endA guilty plea is expected today from the NZ Defence Force over health and safety failures which led to the deaths of three men in a 2010 military helicopter crash.17 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldVolcanic ash detection for planesInfra-red technology to help aircraft detect volcanic ash is to go into commercial production, allowing planes to see ash 96.54kms ahead.16 Jul 09:34 PM
AirlinesAirbus extends jet-sales blitz at air show in rout of BoeingAirbus extended its lead over Boeing on the second day of the Farnborough Air Show by pulling in a record deal for single-aisle jets.15 Jul 09:24 PM
AirlinesBoeing to fix Air NZ's Dreamliner snagsAir NZ's Dreamliner will need modifications to equipment including the "last line of defence" that provides back-up power in the remote event of a dual engine failure.15 Jul 07:40 PM
New ZealandPassengers left trapped on tarmacThe airline that forced a plane load of passengers to stay onboard for five hours on the tarmac at Christchurch Airport says it did not have the option to let them into the terminal.14 Jul 06:21 AM
BusinessDreamliner's airshow routineBoeing's expert crew rehearses the flight program for the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. Watch the show before the show! Learn more at http://www.newairplane.com/787/787-9/?v=2 Courtesy YouTube/BoeingWatch14 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandFog blankets AucklandThick fog has blanketed Auckland city this morning, affecting domestic and international flights and making driving through the city a short-sighted experience.13 Jul 08:24 PM
LifestyleGran died from blood clot on long flightA Dunedin woman on a long-haul flight to visit her daughter in Hawaii died from a condition associated with deep vein thrombosis.12 Jul 02:45 AM
New ZealandNew plane for dream destinationsThe arrival of Air NZ's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner does not herald the start of lower airfares - but travellers will get access to new international destinations.12 Jul 01:33 AM
AirlinesAir NZ's Dreamliner touches downAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport.11 Jul 05:37 AM
AirlinesBoeing sees Asia driving jet sales to $5.2 trillionBoeing predicts demand in Asia will push commercial aircraft sales to $5.2 trillion over the next 20 years.11 Jul 03:45 AM
New ZealandAir NZ's Dreamliner 787-9 arrivesAir New Zealand's long anticipated Dreamliner has touched down at Auckland Airport. Four years later than originally hoped, the plane landed around its scheduled arrival time. Around 45 Air New Zealand staff greeted the plane at the airline's engineering base.Watch11 Jul 12:41 AM
AirlinesInside Air NZ's DreamlinerSeated in the middle of economy with four seats to either side, my view outside the window couldn't be clearer.10 Jul 06:51 AM
AirlinesBillionaire enclave at Sun Valley on alert for dronesSecurity personnel charged with keeping reporters away from the billionaires descending upon Sun Valley, are now on the lookout for another threat: drones.10 Jul 03:20 AM
AirlinesAllergy upset spoils flightAn Auckland man flying from London to HK says he was told he'd have to go without an in-flight meal for his 11-hour trip as the airline could not cater to his peanut allergy.09 Jul 08:43 PM
AirlinesAxed flight leaves Kiwi strandedA New Zealander stranded in Fiji for two days without any information from her airline was put on to another flight last night, the airline says.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandAlarm at pilots' behaviourPassengers on board an Air NZ flight from Perth to Auckland are alarmed at the behaviour of the pilots, which lead to the captain locking his co-pilot out of the cockpit.07 Jul 05:46 AM
WorldKiwis avoid uncharged banKiwis flying from New Zealand to the United States will not be required to undergo strict new security measures being introduced for uncharged mobile phones and laptops.07 Jul 02:06 AM
