TourismTourism numbers up in August, airline group says NZ close to pre-pandemic peaksAustralian tourists drove a surge in winter visitor numbers.12 Oct 10:27 PM
WorldWatch: Helicopter in California crashes after spiralling out of controlDebris from the crash scattered across a beach carpark. 12 Oct 06:37 AM
WorldQantas data from 5.7 million customers leaked online after cyber attackHackers accessed names, emails, phone numbers and birthdays via Salesforce.12 Oct 05:57 AM
WorldShellharbour plane crash: Illawarra couple among three killedThe Illawarra couple were flying to Bathurst with a close friend when it crashed.12 Oct 03:14 AM
New ZealandCAA deciding whether to investigate Fiji Airways bird strike emergencyChristchurch Airport recorded 304 bird strikes last year, the most nationwide.11 Oct 12:13 AM
WorldFrance border checks to cause four-hour delays for UK travellersLong queues are expected as new EU biometric border checks begin.11 Oct 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Watched him fly into a set of power lines': Pilot’s trauma sparks call for changeSteps taken after summit hears from pilot whose friend crashed.10 Oct 02:35 AM
New ZealandFiji Airways jet takes off for Nadi after repairs to bloodied nose from bird strikeThe Boeing 737 circled above Lake Ellesmere for hours to burn fuel after the bird strike.09 Oct 10:13 PM
WorldAir travel disruptions add pressure on Congress for shutdown dealUS government shutdown has stretched into a second week with no end in sight.09 Oct 08:39 PM
ChristchurchBlood and damage: Fiji Airways flight lands after bird strike sparks airport emergencyThe Boeing 737-800 became the world’s most-tracked flight on Flightradar24.09 Oct 04:02 AM
WorldUS faces more travel delays as shutdown continuesHigher numbers of airport safety staff are off sick, rather than working without pay.09 Oct 12:23 AM
TravelDreaming of a white Christmas? The eye-watering fares to get to the UK if you haven't bookedHalf of Air New Zealand's long-haul Christmas bookings are locked in by mid-year. 08 Oct 11:00 PM
Travel newsCAA takes on 'watchdog' role for NZ's aviation industryOperators were required to file new drug and alcohol management plans last week. 08 Oct 06:41 AM
WorldHow cigarette-filled balloons sparked chaos in Lithuanian skiesAbout 6000 travellers faced delays after 30 flights were cancelled.07 Oct 02:52 AM
AirlinesPermanent Aviation Council members announced: High tech and regional airlines includedGroup will have to address some critical aviation skills shortages, among other tasks.07 Oct 01:05 AM
WorldNo air traffic control at LA area airport amid shutdown, governor saysStaff said tower duties at Burbank would be handled by a team in San Diego, ABC7 reported.07 Oct 12:50 AM
AucklandAir NZ flight struck by lightning, 'fireball' seen from cabin, 'deafening bang' heardA passenger says he saw a bright orange flash hit the plane's left wing.06 Oct 11:43 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ complains of soaring costs as watchdog rejects calls for inquiry into airportsAirports, minister react after Air NZ argued consumers would benefit from more scrutiny.06 Oct 03:40 AM
WorldMunich Airport reopens after drone scare halts hundreds of flightsAbout 6500 travellers were stranded after two drone scares in two days.05 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldMunich Airport shuts again after new drone sightingsMore than 30 flights were cancelled the night before, stranding nearly 3000 travellers.03 Oct 11:50 PM
WorldMunich Airport halts flights after drone sightingsIt's the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe.03 Oct 03:03 AM
WorldPlanes collide on runway at New York's LaGuardia airportDelta, parent firm of Endeavor Air, described as 'a low-speed collision during taxi'.02 Oct 05:34 AM
New ZealandWatch: Dramatic moment Air NZ flight aborts take-off Passengers were "thrown forward" in their seats, with some adopting the brace position.02 Oct 05:05 AM
AirlinesAirports, exporters welcome freight action plan after investments at Christchurch and Auckland Ambitious aircraft projects should link up with road and rail, airports say.01 Oct 11:42 PM
New Zealand'Fly sick or lose your money': Air NZ under fire over $870 fees for sick passenger's familyAir NZ says the charges were reduced under its compassionate pricing policy.01 Oct 10:46 PM
AirlinesAir traffic controllers warn of US shutdown strainMore than 11,300 FAA staff have been furloughed during the shutdown.01 Oct 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNZ starts gearing up for big summer airline expansion, global group expects a busy OctoberBusy month expected after some regions had a sluggish southern winter.01 Oct 03:50 AM
WorldThe hidden cost of flying cleaner may be sitting in your kitchen panAirlines burned 1285 million litres of sustainable fuel last year, mostly from grease.30 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFlights disrupted as severe winds batter South IslandOne flight from Auckland circled twice over Invercargill before turning back.30 Sep 04:59 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldExpensive brew: Plane seized over a six-pack of beerAlaska pilot fights US Supreme Court case over Cessna seized for beer run.30 Sep 12:04 AM
AirlinesAirbus and Air France back in court over deadly Rio-Paris crashThe 2009 crash killed 228 people, including 72 French and 58 Brazilian nationals.29 Sep 03:43 AM
WorldDenmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summitThe ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.28 Sep 10:35 PM
AirlinesAuckland Airport raising up to $300m by issuing bondsUp to $300m in debt on offer as airport embarks on multiple upgrades.28 Sep 08:47 PM
WorldNearly 90 years on, mystery of Amelia Earhart may edge closer to answersHer Lockheed Electra vanished en route to Howland Island and was never found.27 Sep 08:32 PM
