PremiumPremiumWorldDrone rescues stranded man during flood in ChinaNew York Times: The drone, typically for spraying, lifted the man from a roof to safety.02 Jul 01:08 AM
WorldSydney flights cancelled as 'bomb cyclone' looms over NSW coastSydney Airport has activated a ground delay programme, reducing landing capacity.01 Jul 01:58 AM
TravelThe button you don’t want to bump: Flying Air New Zealand Business Premier to Vancouver What's it like in the good seats on Air New Zealand's long-haul flight to Vancouver? 01 Jul 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessFrom Iran-Israel strikes to Russia’s war: How conflicts reshape air travelNew York Times: Closing of the skies has big effects on cost, convenience and safety.01 Jul 12:21 AM
WorldIndian authorities probe sabotage angle in crash that killed 260The crash killed 260 and was the first fatal accident involving a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.29 Jun 11:13 PM
WorldPrivate jets polluted more than all flights from Heathrow, study findsUS responsible for 55% of the pollution emitted by private jets globally.29 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesSpain court suspends huge Ryanair 'abusive practices' fineEasyJet, Volotea, and Vueling were also fined for similar 'abusive practices'.27 Jun 05:33 AM
AirlinesTinder for airlines: 'Matchmaker’ service created for sustainable aviation fuelAir NZ says matchmaker service likely to be a positive move.27 Jun 05:12 AM
Travel newsBehind the chaos: How Qatar Airways managed a missile crisis and 20,000 affected passengersEngr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer called the event an 'operational crisis'.26 Jun 03:28 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandDannevirke man puts plane that crash landed 50 years ago back in the air - sort of‘You’re not going to fly it, are you?'25 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelAir NZ braces for busy fortnight as 745,000 jet off for school holidaysThe mid-year break is one of the busiest travel periods for the airline.25 Jun 05:00 PM
AirlinesAlaska Airlines 737 blowout: Probe points blame at Boeing, federal officialsA 737 Max fuselage panel broke free shortly after takeoff in January 2024.25 Jun 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessBack from bankruptcy: Virgin Australia soars on ASX debut, up 7.6%Virgin Australia lists on ASX after five years away from the sharemarket.24 Jun 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Vital' search and rescue teams get $77m funding boost Land Search and Rescue will receive $30.1 million to support volunteer operations.24 Jun 12:00 AM
WorldIran-Israel conflict: What to know about disruption to air travel Qatar has reopened its airspace after Iran fired missiles at a US air base there.23 Jun 10:58 PM
AirlinesAir NZ ramping up summer flights to Australia, Pacific IslandsThe summer expansion sees two new aircraft and a demand for more Aussie destinations.23 Jun 05:00 PM
OpinionFreak wind gusts made worse by climate change threaten airline passenger safetyGlobal warming increases frequency and intensity of thunderstorm downbursts.23 Jun 06:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldRemarks by Kiwi CEO of Air India after plane crash draw scrutiny for plagiarismNY Times: Much of the speech was identical to one from a deadly crash months earlier.22 Jun 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPeeping drones? 54% increase in incidents amid privacy fearsDrones’ capabilities have made the technology 'like opening Pandora’s Box'.20 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldAir India crash probe under way as maintenance record scrutinisedThe plane’s last major check was in June 2023, with no issues reported.20 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandFormer RNZAF Hercules’ new fightRetired NZ military planes now rehomed in the US and ready for action.19 Jun 09:00 PM
Travel newsNew flight route to turn Auckland into China-South America gatewayThe 'Southern Link' will directly connect Aotearoa to Argentina by year's end.18 Jun 11:36 PM
New ZealandAir NZ resumes Bali flights after volcanic ash disruptionOne Kiwi due to fly home yesterday must now wait till Saturday, she says.18 Jun 11:14 PM
TravelFlight from NZ has windscreen shattered after landing in BrisbaneA similar incident occurred with an Air New Zealand flight last month. 18 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Life-changing': International flights return to Hamilton AirportJetstar's first planes to Sydney and Gold Coast have taken off from Hamilton this week.18 Jun 05:23 AM
Airlines Israel to begin bringing back citizens stranded abroadAll of Israel’s commercial aircraft were sent outside of the country.18 Jun 01:39 AM
BusinessVietjet orders 100 Airbus A321neo planesThe Vietnam deal includes an option to buy 50 more jets later.18 Jun 12:26 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flights cancelled, passengers stranded as Indonesian volcano eruptsAir NZ cancelled flights due to ash from Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki.17 Jun 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPilot group to honour Erebus legacy with safety awardThe industry faces challenges but hopes to bring newcomers and veterans together.17 Jun 07:00 AM
BusinessAirbus touts plane orders, Boeing focused on Air India crash probe at air showAirbus announced orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.17 Jun 03:23 AM
World‘I changed my Air India flight last minute. My wife thought I was on doomed plane’Owen Jackson changed his flight booking to two days later, avoiding the crash.16 Jun 10:25 PM
TravelWhat the inaugural Jetstar flight from Hamilton to Sydney was really likeInternational flights returned to Hamilton for the first time since 2012.16 Jun 08:16 PM
New Zealand'Sharp instincts': $7.5m meth haul intercepted by CustomsCustoms seized 25kg of meth at Auckland Airport from a US flight.16 Jun 08:19 AM
AnalysisWhat we know about the Air India crash and the 787 Dreamliner's pastANALYSIS: An Air India 787 crashed after take-off in Ahmedabad on June 12.16 Jun 03:37 AM
