New ZealandBusiness class clamber to get to toiletAn Air NZ passenger had to climb over seats to use the toilet after being told the passenger blocking her way could not be woken.06 Dec 09:47 PM
WorldConcorde verdict 'absurd': ContinentalContinental Airlines says it's a farce that a French court has put the blame on them for the 2000 Concorde crash.06 Dec 08:00 PM
TravelChatham Islands: Reenacting air adventuresJim Eagles enjoys exploring the aviation history of the Chatham Islands.30 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Peter Calder</i>: Tale of the forgotten hand sanitiserRules are rules and carelessness is carelessness. But I can't help wishing that there would be some standardisation of enforcement.29 Nov 08:30 PM
AirlinesAir NZ customers paying by card hit with extra costsAir New Zealand is adding extra charges to its booking process which will increase costs for every customer who pays for flights by credit, debit or charge card.29 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAirport alert after smoke smelled in plane's cabinEmergency services were called to Wellington International Airport after a plane was forced to return shortly after take-off this afternoon.29 Nov 03:50 AM
New ZealandLights on... but chaos rulesThousands still suffered yesterday as Auckland International Airport struggled to clear the backlog of passengers disrupted by its closure.28 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldCrash plane pilot's loud snoring recordedThe pilot at the controls of an Indian jet that crashed this year, killing 158 passengers, had slept for more than half the flight.18 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSmoke in cockpit forces Qantas 747 to turn backThe pilot of a Qantas 747 was forced to turn back during a Sydney-Argentina flight when smoke started coming from an instrument panel in the cockpit.15 Nov 08:27 AM
Small BusinessNZ-made helicopters find export marketGoing from earthworks contractor to helicopter maker may seem an unlikely career change.14 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandAir NZ pilots' fast reaction helped avert midair crashAir NZ pilots helped to avert a midair disaster that air traffic controllers failed to spot, an inquiry has found.11 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlane's centre of gravity can shift, crash report saysA plane that crashed near Fox Glacier, killing nine, is believed to have been over its maximum allowable weight and off-balance.11 Nov 02:51 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds A380s until next weekThree of the airline's Airbus A380 superjumbos will be out of service until at least next week.11 Nov 12:07 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines grounds three A380sSingapore Airlines has pulled three of its Airbus A380 jumbos from its network due to engine issues.10 Nov 04:05 AM
TravelThe pitfalls of excessive securityAirport security precautions are a fact of life these days, but Jim Eagles wonders whether some of the checks haven't become a bit much.08 Nov 09:39 PM
WorldOil leaks keep Qantas A380s groundedQantas will keep its six A380 superjumbos on the ground for at least the next 72 hours, as testing on their Rolls-Royce engines continues after oil leaks were discovered on three aircraft.08 Nov 07:12 AM
