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Air Force pilot killed in crash named

The Air Force pilot who died in a plane crash near Ohakea Air Base today was a new father, a tearful Air Force official has revealed.

Mayors come out in support of airport's Queensland expansion

More flights scheduled for Queenstown

Air New Zealand is to increase the number of direct flights between Australia and Queenstown this winter.

Govt to let JAL go bankrupt

One of world's first planes uncovered in Antarctic ice

One of the world's earliest aeroplanes, entombed in ice for decades, has been discovered in Antarctica.

US anti-terrorism crackdown creates long delays

Extra staffing has helped Auckland Airport to cope despite getting only six hours' notice of strict new travel rules.

US gets tough: Extra checks delay travellers

Airline passengers to the USA will be isolated from other travellers at Auckland Airport and face a rigorous second set of security checks.

Geese show how to cut air-fuel use

Next step the sky for Boeing Dreamliner

Jet cemetery

More passengers help Akl Airport profit outlook

Pilots taking Air NZ to Employment Court

A personal grievance case brought by eight Air NZ pilots, removed from captaining Boeing 747-400s after their 60th birthdays, is set to be heard.

Multi-million dollar spitfire crashes

A rare two seater Spitfire fighter worth several million dollars has been damaged in a landing accident at Ardmore Airport.

Erebus crash remains a mystery

Was the proposed Erebus charter flight 'disrespectful'?

Trees force Air NZ to cut seats