New ZealandAsh big threat to jet enginesEnhanced engine technology has magnified the risk of fatal damage to aircraft flying into volcanic ash clouds, writes Mathew Dearnaley.16 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis' travel plans upset by volcanic eruptionKiwis travelling to the London Book Fair next week have been scattered and stranded all over the globe with volcanic ash continuing to disrupt flights across Europe.16 Apr 05:07 AM
New ZealandVolcanic ash throws travel plans into disarray1500 Air NZ passengers among more than a million affected by airport shutdowns across Europe.16 Apr 02:58 AM
New ZealandRandom drug, alcohol checks for pilotsNZ pilots are to be randomly checked to ensure they are telling the truth about any past drug and alcohol convictions.13 Apr 12:40 AM
World'VIP syndrome' and pilot error blamed for Polish crashRussian authorities insist that pilot error was behind the plane crash that killed Polish President Lech Kaczynski.12 Apr 10:30 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to code share with Continental AirlinesA new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.09 Apr 02:00 AM
WorldDoctors let death-wish Qantas pilot keep flyingA Qantas pilot who had repeated urges to crash his planes was allowed to continue working for three years after doctors declared him fit to fly.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ apologises over claim on Tongan drinkingAir NZ apologises for a crew manual which suggested flight attendants watch Tongans who wanted to "drink the bar dry".21 Mar 03:00 PM
New Zealand'We couldn't get Stacey out'High winds caught Stacey Hopper's plane as it took off, causing it to dip and clip the van that had dropped him at the airstrip, a good friend says.14 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ mercy mission saves man's lifeA Gisborne man left without crucial medicine when his luggage went missing on a Pacific Blue flight says he owes his life to rival airline Air NZ.11 Mar 12:48 AM
New ZealandAir NZ accused of rehab bias to pilotsA former Air NZ flight attendant claim the airline does more to help pilots battling alcohol or drug addictions than it does for "expendable" cabin crew.07 Mar 03:00 PM
