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Ash cloud closes Irish airports

Iceland's volcano has produced a 1,600km ash cloud off the west coast of Ireland that will force western Irish airports to shut down again.

Locals seek larger share of luxury jet fit-outs

Volcanic ash cloud strikes again

Iceland's clouds of volcanic ash are menacing European air traffic again.

Volcanic ash may close Irish airspace

Bomber veteran dies

Cheaper flights tipped as Air NZ unveils Virgin Blue alliance

A proposed Tasman alliance between rivals Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue has both companies promising lower fares.

Medicals ground one pilot each day

Frequency error before mid-air tragedy

Anzac crash survivor faces 'long haul' to recovery

Australia pays tribute to victims of RNZAF Anzac crash

Australians have paid tribute to three RNZAF personnel who died in a helicopter crash on Anzac Day.

Air force helicopter crash: Tragedy in the fog

An Air Force crewman ran 2km through rugged uphill terrain to get to the helicopter wreck that contained the bodies of three colleagues.

Families pay tribute to lost airmen

Three young men who were dedicated to their country should have gone on to accomplish much more in the years to come.

Air chief confident of finding cause

Career dream crashes down

Overseas visitors up 7pc in March

150,000 pour through UK departure lounges

The quiet of the no-fly zone has been replaced by the roar of airplane engines across Britain today.