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Air NZ profits double on lower fuel costs

Air NZ reported its first-half profit almost doubled as fuel costs tumbled and the airline reined in labour costs.

Sick worker stops jets landing at Dunedin Airport

Illness leaves airport jetless

Virgin Blue back in black and ready to add to fleet

Pilots under official surveillance for drink, drug problems

NZ's aviation watchdog says it has some airline pilots under surveillance for alcohol or drug abuse, but can't say how many, or whether they still fly.

Air NZ boss accuses police of intentional undermining

Air NZ boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally trying to undermine confidence in the airline - a claim the police minister rejects.

Air NZ targets Japanese charters

Pilot, hostess caught in Air NZ drinking row

A row has broken out between Air NZ and the police after claims of drink-driving staff and a drinking culture.

Boeing's biggest plane makes first flight

Boeing's giant 747-8 freighter - the biggest plane the company has built - took off on its first flight today.

$15 for Jetstar airport lounge

Jetstar has opened a pay-per-use lounge at Auckland Airport's domestic terminal.

More overseas flights for Akl Airport in '09 but fewer passengers

There were more international flights at Auckland International Airport last year, but fewer visitors.

Tourism jump welcome, but low spending Aussies dominate

Tyres burst as Air NZ flight aborts take-off

Black Hawk crashes in Germany killing two

Air travel soon to be sitting pretty

Jim Eagles checks out some innovations designed to make flying more comfortable.

Air NZ plane makes emergency stop

An Air NZ flight from Tokyo with 296 passengers on board had to make an emergency stop on the runway after pilots noticed a warning light.