Airlines‘World’s longest passenger route': New 20,000km service lands in AklPlane on first leg of maiden 20,000km service meets with fanfare at Auckland Airport.04 Dec 05:30 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUnion gives notice of Air NZ strike a week before ChristmasShort-haul cabin crew are to strike on December 18 unless a 'fair settlement' is reached.04 Dec 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirbus A320: NZ investigators identify defect after engine shut down in flight'Uncommanded engine shutdown': Defective fire switches need fixing, investigators say.03 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAir NZ strike mostly off but some crew still plan to take actionCrew on smallest and biggest aircraft no longer striking, those in the middle undecided.03 Dec 05:09 AM
WorldMalaysia says search for long-missing flight MH370 to resumeExploration firm Ocean Infinity will only be paid if it locates the missing Boeing 777.03 Dec 04:22 AM
WorldAirbus says up to 628 A320 jets may face checks over metal plate issueThe issue emerges after 6000 A320s were involved in a vital safety software upgrade.03 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandAir NZ adds seats, 'business-friendly' flight times on key Rotorua routesThe new schedule starts from March 30.02 Dec 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAirbus A320 software issue made for a hectic weekend at airportsAirlines have praised customer responses after a 'very rare situation'.30 Nov 11:59 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Arriving fresher than ever': Global appetite lifts NZ salmon exportsFishy business: US still the major premium market but salmon demand soars in China.30 Nov 10:28 PM
BusinessAirbus A320 software issue: Civil Aviation Authority director on hectic weekendDirector of Civil Aviation and CAA Chief Executive Kane Patena tells us how New Zealand handled the massive A320 software meltdown. Video / Cameron PitneyWatch30 Nov 09:37 PM
WorldTributes for Sydney pilot killed in horror mid-air collisionThe second light aircraft landed safely at Napperfield Airfield, uninjured.30 Nov 08:46 PM
New ZealandAir NZ's Airbus A320 aircraft return to normal service after software recallAbout 6000 Airbus A320 family jets worldwide needed urgent software fixes.30 Nov 05:17 AM
WorldPilot dead after two planes crash mid-air in SydneyOne light plane crashed in bushland while the second landed safely back at base.30 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandAir NZ expects grounded A320 fleet back in service by this eveningThe airline aims to have all affected planes updated today after global software fault.29 Nov 07:29 PM
WorldTrump tells airlines Venezuelan skies are ‘closed’ amid US military buildupThe FAA has not closed Venezuelan airspace and flights were still operating.29 Nov 06:38 PM
New ZealandPassengers speak of 'chaos', hours-long queues as A320 software recall stalls airportsNZ travellers have reported queues of up to six hours and conflicting airline updates.29 Nov 06:01 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Almost unprecedented': Aviation commentator on Airbus chaos and A320 software fearsA JetBlue A320 plunged suddenly on a Cancun to Newark flight, injuring passengers.29 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldUS fears cover-up in Air India crash Black-box data allegedly shows the captain cut fuel to both engines.29 Nov 01:58 AM
New Zealand'It's safe to fly': CAA assures air passengers after global software fault chaosThe Civil Aviation Authority released a statement after a day of delays and disruption. 28 Nov 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesSunair back flying, not happy at being grounded for almost 5 monthsAirline says it was a 'dreadful' experience, but CAA says safety is crucial.28 Nov 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChannel Infrastructure buys 25% stake in Melbourne jet fuel pipelineAirport's new third runway and expected surge in passenger numbers highlighted.25 Nov 09:02 PM
Travel newsDisabled traveller left 'black and blue' after being told to slide down Air NZ plane stairsRachel Adams received an apology and 200 Airpoints Dollars, but says it isn't enough. 25 Nov 02:00 AM
WorldVenezuela hits back at US over 'ridiculous lie' terror claimUS warships, including an aircraft carrier, are now stationed near Venezuela.24 Nov 07:59 PM
WorldSea World crash inquest hears of five near misses before fatal collisionThe inquest will test if earlier warnings might have averted the tragedy.24 Nov 04:01 AM
AirlinesAir NZ CEO says A320 engine issues may take two years to resolveNikhil Ravishankar says the airline's 'controllable cancellations' must be halved.23 Nov 10:58 PM
New ZealandUp to 15,000 travellers could face delays if Air NZ cabin crew strike proceedsThe airline is looking at cancelling flights and rebooking passengers. 23 Nov 07:56 PM
Travel newsHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
New ZealandRevealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look likeThe Airbus A321XLR planes are set to replace the Boeing 757 fleet.21 Nov 07:04 AM
New ZealandCop turned aviation boss quits following scathing IPCA McSkimming reportThe 135-page report said he failed to act on clear integrity warnings.21 Nov 04:55 AM
New ZealandJetstar flights to ban use of portable power banks on all flights, Air New Zealand looking into itAir New Zealand will decide next week if it will follow Jetstar’s move.21 Nov 04:42 AM
New ZealandGovt quietly rejects tougher 2050 net-zero carbon targetThe move was buried in a single line on the ministry’s website last month.21 Nov 02:41 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight returns to Auckland after in-flight engineering issueFlight NZ5077 turned around near Mt Taranaki before returning to Auckland.20 Nov 04:21 AM
ChristchurchPolice officer suffers facial injuries, taken to hospital after alleged airport assaultThe officer approached two people who were reportedly behaving in a disorderly manner.19 Nov 08:43 PM
WorldDrone breaches test Nato borders as Russia steps up attacks on UkraineMoldova summoned Russia's ambassador after confirming a drone incursion.19 Nov 05:19 PM
