AirlinesBusiness leader of the year finalist 2013: Christopher LuxonAir New Zealand's Christopher Luxon hit the ground running when he took over as chief executive on January 1.09 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessQantas' credit rating drops to 'junk' statusAirline Qantas' credit rating has been reduced to junk status in the wake of Thursday's announcement of mass job losses and an expected first half loss of up A$300 million.06 Dec 03:25 AM
AirlinesQantas boss: We're doing a great jobQantas chief executive Alan Joyce has launched a defence of his management team's performance after issuing a grim profit warning and slashing jobs.05 Dec 12:40 AM
AirlinesWorld's longest A380 flight beginsEmirates has launched the world's longest Airbus A380 non-stop service, flying the double decker plane from Dubai to Los Angeles.03 Dec 11:20 PM
BusinessLongest A380 flight - Dubai to LAEmirates has launched the world's longest A380 flight - linking Dubai with Los Angeles. The flight has a published flight time of 16 hours and 20 minutes. - Video supplied by Emirates.Watch03 Dec 10:14 PM
AirlinesJetstar boss well groundedJetstar New Zealand head Grant Kerr is used to rolling with the punches.03 Dec 04:30 PM
AirlinesVirgin gets go-ahead to raise $388 millionVirgin Australia will go ahead with its A$350 million ($388 million) equity-raising after the Australian Takeovers Panel rejected a complaint about the plan.03 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHobbit celebrations grow larger-than-lifeHobbit fans eagerly awaiting the release of Sir Peter Jackson's second instalment of his film trilogy were treated to a few larger-than-life movie moments today.02 Dec 06:13 AM
New ZealandHobbit: Planes, books and giant eaglesHobbit stars have unveiled a giant, NZ-themed pop-up book in Beverly Hills, a dragon has been revealed on an Air NZ plane and giant eagles have descended on Wellington.02 Dec 01:02 AM
WorldTales of bravery on Scots' 'black day'A painstaking operation to recover the remains of at least eight people killed when a police helicopter crash-landed on a busy pub in Glasgow continued yesterday.01 Dec 05:16 PM
New ZealandEmergency after smoke in cockpitAn Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Palmerston North was abandoned just after take-off yesterday after smoke appeared in the cockpit.30 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesCouncil's airport windfallAuckland Council is in line for a $100m windfall, after Auckland International Airport this morning announced it would be paying out $454m to its shareholders.27 Nov 10:10 PM
AirlinesBranson slams 'dirty tricks'The fight over Air New Zealand and two other airlines taking a bigger stake in Virgin Australia is intensifying with the deal now in line for further regulatory scrutiny.26 Nov 04:30 PM
BDBDAirlinesInfratil sells airport for $2Infratil, the Wellington-based infrastructure investor, has sold its unprofitable Glasgow Prestwick Airport to the Scottish government for 1 British pound (NZ$1.98).24 Nov 08:58 PM
New ZealandPilot collides with cow near FeildingA pilot has been forced to make a hasty landing after colliding with a cow at a rural airstrip this morning.23 Nov 09:15 PM
AirlinesAir NZ beats Buffett theoryAmong the many things Warren Buffett is famous for is his view that airlines are a lousy investment. Just last May, he was at it again.22 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ announces improved performance for OctoberAir New Zealand says its group wide yields, after removing foreign exchange impacts, were up by 1.9 per cent in October.21 Nov 11:43 PM
AirlinesMore Dreamliner flights for Chinese New YearChina Southern Airlines is putting on extra Dreamliner flights to Auckland to meet high demand over Chinese New Year.21 Nov 11:27 PM
AirlinesSurprise at Air NZ share price fallMarket players say they are surprised at the drop in Air New Zealand's share price in the wake of the Government's 20 per cent sell-down.19 Nov 11:20 PM
AirlinesAir NZ alters Airpoints dealAir New Zealand customers paying for mid-range priced flights will earn fewer reward points under changes to the airline's loyalty scheme.19 Nov 10:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ share price dipsAir New Zealand shares have fallen 2c to $1.63 in early trading, according to Bloomberg.19 Nov 09:07 PM
AirlinesEmirates boosts superjumbosThe world's largest passenger plane will live to fight another day. Airbus's A380 superjumbo got a fresh 50-jet order from Emirates Airline.19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanLabour's sell-down alarm absurdAir New Zealand has frequently been a political football for politicians of all stripes.19 Nov 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ sale raises $365mThe Government has made $365 million from selling down its 20 per cent stake in Air New Zealand after pricing the shares at $1.65 a piece.19 Nov 04:32 AM
AirlinesAviation business Airwork tipped for NZX floatAuckland aviation business Airwork is being tipped to announce plans to list on the share market tomorrow morning.19 Nov 02:09 AM
AirlinesWhy is Qantas hopping mad at Air NZ?Qantas has launched a scathing attack on the stake that Air NZ have built in Virgin Australia. Grant Bradley looks at why it's got the Flying Roo in a such a flap.18 Nov 09:40 PM
