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Captain Cathie dies at 83

A man known for his fascination with the skies - and the unidentified flying objects that sometimes occupy them - has died.

Air NZ agrees to settle

Air New Zealand has done a u-turn in its long-running air-cargo case with the Commerce Commission and has agreed to settle the proceedings.

Boeing starts assembly on bigger Dreamliner

The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - similar to the plane Air New Zealand will fly - is being assembled at Boeing's plant in Everett, Washington state.

Thrifty airlines make bags of cash

Airlines make $44.6 billion by charging for services that used to be included in ticket prices and this is forecast to grow "significantly" over the next year.

Migrant law quashes girl's dream

Auckland-born student Diana Drysdale has only ever wanted to be in the airforce. But the 15-year-old will not be able to fulfil that dream in Australia.

Fyfe on lookout for next big thing

Former Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe is catching up with old friends at the global meeting of aviation leaders in South Africa but he's not looking for a job in the industry.

Rivals inspire Air NZ audit

Air New Zealand is doing a top-to-bottom review of service and looking to forge new alliances.

Airline says sorry for damage

An airline has apologised for wrecking runway lights and confirmed its Airbus landed with tyre damage after a wayward take-off from Auckland.

Inside Money: Bloody big banks: why size isn't everything

Bank bigness may be an over-rated quality, according to financial research firm, Canstar, writes David Chaplin."If a bank does start to bleed seriously, a government transfusion will not be guaranteed."

United relieved to have 787 in air

United Airlines put its 787 back in the air yesterday, with both the airline and Boeing hoping to get the plane's four-month grounding behind them.

Airline makes bungladesh of destination

Two United States holidaymakers found themselves a long way from their intended destination after an airline confused two airport codes.

Airlines warn a rise in air fares is likely with increased levies

Travellers are likely to be hit with an increase in air fares following a hike in air traffic control levies, a group representing major airlines says.

Lucky escapes in emergencies at Moscow, Newark

Part of an airliner carrying about 130 people caught fire as it was landing in Moscow, and passengers evacuated the plane by jumping off one of its wings and shooting down an evacuation slide.

Discovery triggers fatal crash memories

Images of a wrecked engine brought memories flooding back to pilot Aubrey Bills, 60 years after he survived the crash that killed his mate.

Still no end in Air NZ price-fixing case

Emirates adds third A380 to NZ

'Elite' flyer refuses to give up seat

A flight from Auckland was delayed when one of Air NZ's "gold elite" passengers refused to give up her front-row seat to accommodate a wheelchair-bound woman.

Analysts bullish on partial sale of Air NZ

Analysts at Macquarie say further details in today's Budget of a possible government sell-down of Air New Zealand could help push the airline's share price.