New ZealandFuel boost: Marsden Point tank to store jet fuel for 10,000 flightsThe $30m restored tank will more than double Z Energy's private jet fuel storage.12 Feb 03:00 AM
WorldScrutiny over US claim that Mexican drone invasion prompted airport closureThe FAA shut El Paso airspace, threatening 'deadly force' on aircraft.11 Feb 06:09 PM
AirlinesCuba halts airline refuelling as US punishment takes tollAirlines flying long haul from Cuba must now add extra refuelling stops.09 Feb 05:23 AM
CrimeInside the quiet war at Christchurch’s border: How Customs fights rising drug threatsChristchurch Customs officers talk about their working environment.06 Feb 01:00 AM
New Zealand‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrierThe Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.05 Feb 11:57 PM
WorldAir India finds no issue with Boeing fuel switch after groundingIn its inspections, the airline said: 'no issues were identified'.02 Feb 10:47 PM
New ZealandWatch: Why training plane’s front wheel collapsed during emergency landing at Hawke’s Bay Airport'They tried to ease it on the nose wheel as much as possible, but obviously it gave way.'02 Feb 09:35 PM
AirlinesQantas starts Wellington-Brisbane flights on new Airbus A220The new aircraft is expected to be less noisy and fuel-hungry than predecessors.02 Feb 02:59 AM
AirlinesAsia-Pacific airlines have fastest growth of any region as carriers ‘scramble’ to meet travel demandAirline boss says it's crucial to fix supply-chain headache this year.29 Jan 09:06 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport turns 60: From farmland to jumbo jets and mega-projects Airport chief says the way Kiwis get around on land is not sustainable.28 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing reports 1st annual profit since 2018Boeing boss says company is making progress on its 'turnaround'.27 Jan 08:52 PM
Travel newsFine print leaves Kiwi couple footing $3k bill after flight delayed in VietnamConsumer NZ warns separate domestic and international bookings can leave gaps in cover. 23 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldFake pilot accused of getting hundreds of free flights across major airlinesThe scam is reminiscent of the film Catch Me If You Can.22 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesRyanair boss reminds Elon Musk of takeover rules as pair exchange insultsMusk has floated buying airline, calls CEO 'real idiot' for rejecting Starlink Wi-Fi.22 Jan 01:16 AM
AirlinesAuckland-China flights ramp up ahead of Lunar New YearAirport says China capacity has surpassed pre-pandemic levels.22 Jan 12:00 AM
AirlinesEuropean Parliament rejects flight delay compensation reform MPs vote overwhelmingly in favour of more rights for passengers.21 Jan 09:02 PM
WellingtonMinister orders review after Wellington Airport bomb scare It comes after a worker claimed protocol was ignored when a potential explosive was found.21 Jan 09:00 PM
New ZealandMassive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skiesSpace weather monitors recorded a strong Kp8 geomagnetic disturbance.20 Jan 07:13 PM
New ZealandNZ agencies have eye on ‘largest solar radiation storm in more than 20 years’Nema says the storm reached New Zealand on Tuesday morning without major impact.20 Jan 12:53 AM
TravelWhy I stole my mum's only chance at a business class flightAn unexpected feud led to Melissa Nightingale swiping her mum's business class spot.19 Jan 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow weight-loss drugs could save American airlines billionsNew York Times: Airlines have a history of seeking ways to reduce the weight of aircraft.19 Jan 09:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: 'Practice bomb' alert – Did Wellington Airport gamble with safety?OPINION: This incident now tests more than Wellington Airport's judgment.19 Jan 04:05 PM
AirlinesChristchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon AirlinesIsland airline also announces Auckland expansion and multiple new Pacific routes.19 Jan 05:12 AM
WorldWreckage of missing Indonesia plane foundThe plane went missing on Saturday after losing contact with air traffic control.18 Jan 06:33 PM
WorldPlane with 10 on board missing after losing contact over SulawesiThe turboprop vanished en route from Yogyakarta to Makassar on Saturday.18 Jan 01:42 AM
AucklandWatch: Paraglider opens new route over South Island main divide in marathon flightHe first flew from Coronet Peak to Whataroa, crossing near Haast Pass.17 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldUS air authority warns of ‘military activities’ over Mexico, Central AmericaThe advisory also covers airspace over parts of the Pacific and is in effect for 60 days.17 Jan 01:38 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessA career for the rich? Expensive training a barrier to plugging pilot shortageAirline group says few can find $50,000 to meet lingering loan-fee shortfall. 15 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change, building fairer system The former prosecutor takes on one of the biggest jobs in aviation.15 Jan 12:00 AM
WorldCouple get married in airplane ceremony blocking bathroom accessThe other 136 passengers were asked to remain seated during the high-altitude ceremony.13 Jan 11:13 PM
New Zealand'Unusual odour': Air Canada flight to Vancouver turns back to Auckland early in journeyThe 13-hour international flight was turned back after pilots detected an unusual odour'.13 Jan 05:34 AM
AirlinesAirbus delivers more planes in 2025The European manufacturer lifted deliveries by 4% in 2025 but missed its 7% growth goal.12 Jan 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Formal dress for Mayor Tim’s farewell? What a load of bull**** and jellybeansOPINION: Let's honour Tim Shadbolt in the colourful manner in which he lived. 12 Jan 04:00 PM
AirlinesEthiopia begins construction of Africa's biggest airport, PM announcesMassive hub expected to handle some 110 million passengers a year.12 Jan 12:13 AM
