AirlinesBigger Virgin stake seen as smart Air NZ playAir New Zealand's plan to boost its stake in Virgin Australia is a smart, strategic move that will protect and strengthen its transtasman alliance with the Aussie airline.04 Oct 11:51 PM
AirlinesAircraft tracking sales take offThe search for missing alcohol baron Michael Erceg stretched on for weeks back in 2005.02 Oct 04:30 PM
Airlines$100m boost tipped from A380The introduction of an Airbus A380 aircraft on Emirates' daily Dubai-Brisbane-Auckland route will boost annual capacity on the service by 100,000 seats.02 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandHols on hold after pilot sickA family who saved for two years for a holiday to Rarotonga had their plans thrown into disarray when a pilot called in sick and the flight was cancelled.02 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesBack to basics stance paying off - JetstarJetstar says its back to basics approach is paying dividends with a strong lift in on-time performance this year.01 Oct 04:30 PM
AirlinesCall to bolster NZ air linksVulnerable air links have been identified as a potential barrier to developing New Zealand's $23.4 billion tourism industry.01 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDying woman saved on flightAn elderly woman who stopped breathing for about five minutes on a transtasman flight was just seconds from death when an Auckland doctor revived her.30 Sep 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ, unions told offAir NZ and unions which represent its staff have been reprimanded by a judge for failing to attend mediation for a dispute over collective agreements.30 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandLightning takes down air force craftA new twin-engined air force helicopter will need all its rotors repaired or replaced, at a cost of millions of dollars, after being hit by lightning.28 Sep 04:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ's stock soars on buyback extensionAir New Zealand shares surged nearly 4 per cent yesterday as it announced it was extending its share buyback scheme for another year.27 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesMarathon run for new Fiji Airways chiefNew Fiji Airways chief executive Stefan Pichler has worked his way around the world after catching the travel bug when he was a professional marathon runner.24 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesOil spike trims forecast profit of airline sectorForecast airline profits around the world have been revised down as a result of the oil price spike stemming from the Syrian crisis.24 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi jetpack revving upA New Zealand company is getting ready to send the first of its world-leading jetpacks out the door.20 Sep 11:02 PM
AirlinesDream fares for new liner?Air New Zealand could have scope to drop fares on long-haul routes to fend off competition when its fuel-efficient Boeing 787 Dreamliners come into service.18 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesNew Dreamliner 787-9 off on test flightA test pilot who flew the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its maiden flight today said it went according to plan.18 Sep 02:05 AM
AirlinesVirgin transtasman flights go wirelessVirgin Australia has launched wireless inflight entertainment on its transtasman flights for smartphones, laptops or tablets.16 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesGovt Air NZ selldown still in hangarThe Government is still working through the best way to sell down its stake in Air New Zealand but says it will be a faster sales process than the power companies.16 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionKevin Kevany: Sound of profit drowning out the birdsTriple revenue? Double profits? Or your hearing and sanity?11 Sep 09:30 PM
AirlinesEuropean rescue copter buy a milestone: AirworkAirwork NZ is expanding into Europe, buying 14 rescue helicopters used by a German motoring organisation.10 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesDemand for aviation staff 'global issue'Demand for airline pilots is growing around the world with half a million vacancies opening up in the next 20 years and shortages most acute in the Asia Pacific region.10 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesGreen light for Air NZ to lift Virgin stakeAir New Zealand has received approval to lift its stake in airline Virgin Australia to nearly 26 per cent.05 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesEmirates fleet less fuel-hungryEmirates has increased fuel consumption across its fast-growing fleet by almost 16 per cent over the past year, but says its efficiency per passenger is improving and is now markedly better than the industry average.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEngineer cleared after Air NZ incidentThe actions of an engineer who'd checked the engine of an Air NZ 747 after it caught fire on approach to San Francisco were not inappropriate, an investigation finds.04 Sep 10:18 PM
AirlinesAir NZ shakes up regional servicesAir NZ has announced a major shake-up of its regional services, including an end to all Wairarapa services, fewer flights from Wanganui and a boost to its Rotorua services.04 Sep 08:11 AM
AirlinesStrict rules for Air NZ-Virgin Tasman tie upAustralian competition regulators are imposing strict conditions on the extension of Air New Zealand's transtasman alliance with Virgin Australia.03 Sep 05:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ worker wins employment stoushA former Air New Zealand flight attendant who was forced to hand over her bank records and Facebook page for an employment investigation has won her case.02 Sep 10:47 PM
AirlinesJetstar offers Adelaide flightsJetstar is launching a direct Auckland-to-Adelaide service from the middle of December, taking on Air New Zealand with special launch fares of $99 one-way.02 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandWing panel falls off jumbo jetA commercial jumbo jet carrying hundreds of passengers flew into Auckland Airport with a panel missing from its wing, and the problem went unnoticed until after the plane had landed.31 Aug 05:30 PM
