TravelLongest non-stop flight ... stopsThe world's longest non-stop flight will soon be history, discontinued because "it's no longer worth it".13 Nov 09:56 PM
AirlinesNZ firm's flight simulators sell in US, ChinaA New Zealand flight-simulator maker has cracked the United States and Chinese markets.12 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesPrivate jet visits boomingGrowing numbers of private jets are coming to New Zealand, prompting corporate aircraft handlers to build a new terminal in Queenstown.12 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin takeover not on says Air NZAir New Zealand says it has no intention of taking Virgin Australia private, a scenario which has been reported in Australia.12 Nov 04:10 AM
New ZealandAir safety training threatenedLife-saving training for flight nurses is under threat unless a sponsor can be found for mandatory helicopter training.09 Nov 10:23 PM
WorldSkydiving planes collide (+ video)Mike Robinson was at 12,000 feet when a second plane carrying other skydivers struck the aircraft he was in, sending them all tumbling toward the ground.04 Nov 07:57 PM
New ZealandMore residents upset over jet noiseResidents from Mt Roskill to Howick have added their complaints about overhead jet aircraft noise to those of protest groups in Epsom and Royal Oak.03 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlane veers off runwayAn Air New Zealand flight swerved off a runway sparking a full emergency at Auckland Airport yesterday.02 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandCAA may allow tablets on flightsNZ's aviation authority will consider allowing use of electronic devices during takeoff and landing.01 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandDevice use rules on flights relaxedNew Zealand passengers flying to and from the US will soon be able to use their electronic devices during take-off and landing at the American end of their flights.01 Nov 01:27 AM
AirlinesAuckland's $2.4 billion airport of futureAuckland Airport has released plans for a $2.4b 'airport of the future' that includes a sweeping crescent - shaped domestic and international terminal on one site.01 Nov 12:50 AM
WorldFAA eases rules on electronic devices on planesAirline passengers won't have to "turn off all electronic devices" anymore - they'll be able to read, work, play games, watch movies and listen to music from gate to gate under new guidelines from the FAA.31 Oct 10:23 PM
BusinessAir NZ chief on partial saleIn part two of a two-part interview Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks to Business Herald aviation reporter Grant Bradley, including his thoughts about any Govt share selldown and the arrival of the new 787 Dreamliner.Watch30 Oct 09:11 PM
New ZealandFlight path fears remainA year-long trial change in the landing approach for some flights to Auckland's airport will end today after months of residents complaining of increased noise.30 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesSecret of cattle-class sleepAirbus says it has cracked the secret of a restful economy cabin - an extra 2.5cm of seat width.29 Oct 04:30 PM
BusinessAir NZ's Christopher LuxonIn part one of a two part interview Air NZ chief executive Christopher Luxon talks to Business Herald aviation reporter Grant Bradley about changes he has introduced. Part two will address the Government sell down and arrival of the 787. Watch28 Oct 10:30 PM
WorldGrenada or Granada? Gran's flight gaffeA British granny was shocked to find the flight she was on wasn't heading to Granada in Spain - but Grenada in the Caribbean. So what did the air crew do next?28 Oct 09:08 PM
AirlinesDream(liner) tourism boostChina Southern Airlines flew the first scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight into New Zealand yesterday.28 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesDubai's new airport opensIt has the airport code DWC - Dubai World Central. But are the city-state's ambitions for its new airport a little too high-flying?27 Oct 09:40 PM
TravelFlight check: Rome to Tbilisi on Pegasus AirwaysAaron Hailwood flies Pegasus Airways PG536 and PG462, Rome to Tbilisi.25 Oct 10:00 PM
AirlinesRyanair boss in Twitter sexist chat stormPut your chief executive live on a Twitter chat? Great idea - until he starts tweeting.24 Oct 11:15 PM
AirlinesAir NZ top pick in asset sales planAir New Zealand is shaping up as the pick of the Government-owned companies on sale after Meridian Energy's low offer price and Mighty River Power's languishing shares.24 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandShock at crash during first flightA young pilot is in "deep shock" after crashing a light plane into another shortly after take off this morning on his very first solo flight.23 Oct 10:24 PM
AirlinesDreamliner service to NZ about to flyChina Southern Airlines will be the first carrier to operate scheduled Boeing 787 Dreamliner services to New Zealand from Monday.22 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleHave you used social media to complain?It wasn't the first complaint about airline food, but it was definitely one of the most emphatic.22 Oct 03:05 AM
AirlinesAirport's Chinese language flight boardThe growing number of Chinese visitors passing through Auckland Airport can now see flight arrival and departure information displayed in Chinese.21 Oct 09:40 PM
WorldJumbo jets in 'alarming' near missTwo Boeing 747 jumbo jets recorded an alarming near-miss when pilots were told to take immediate evasive action - and instead turned towards each other.21 Oct 07:05 PM
AirlinesVirgin's pullout cuts airport's revenueHamilton's airport is blaming the loss of its only trans-Tasman carrier for a drop in revenue - but is keeping the "international" in its title.20 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandStrong winds in Wellington disrupt flightsSome travellers have had their flights disrupted tonight due to strong winds in Wellington.18 Oct 06:07 AM
