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Resurfacing of Whanganui Airport runway to begin next week

Each night, up to 50 trucks will transport approximately 600 tonnes of asphalt.

'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tribute

The Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.

Erratic man forces Jetstar flight to abort after prompting argument about Palestine war

Federal police were quickly called to de-escalate the scene.

Warbirds over Wānaka founder Sir Tim Wallis dies

Aviation entrepreneur passed away surrounded by friends and family on Tuesday afternoon.

'Absolute zoo': Auckland Airport chairman responds to shareholder criticism

The company says improvements over the last month should help during summer.

Airline forced to run extra flight to carry heavy team of athletes

The massive sportsmen were so heavy, they were deemed a safety risk.

Bizarre plane illusion stumps travellers on social media

Science, magic, or a 'glitch in the maxtrix'? Travellers debate cause of optical illusion.

Carry-on bags may become free when flying in the EU

Travellers could be saying goodbye to confusing restrictions and hefty fees.

Flight forced to u-turn after personal item in bathroom mistaken for a bomb

No passenger claimed responsibility for the item.

Battleground route: Airline capacity to US soars on pre-Covid levels

Links to North America surge this summer as capacity nears pre-pandemic levels.

Got AirNZ Covid credits? The arline has just announced a key update

Qantas waived expiry dates on credits last month. Will Air NZ do the same?

Bomb threat at Queenstown Airport resolved, flights resume

Passengers and staff were ordered to the carpark after a suspected bomb threat.

Focus: Queenstown airport in lockdown after bomb threat

Hundreds of passengers have been stranded outside Queenstown Airport after an emergency security protocol was activated this morning at approximately 08.40am in response to a potential bomb alert. Video / James Allan

Emirates cadet academy a fast track to the cockpit of a Boeing 777

The $306K fee gets full board and uniforms - and training in sporty Embraer jets.

High travel costs locked in as air travel heads back to pre-pandemic levels

Study shows the eye-watering increases in airfares in this region.

Why India wants to ban perfume on planes but only for certain people

Certain people on board would not be allowed to spritz their favourite scent.

Auckland Airport trials express lane to cut unacceptable wait times

Express lanes aim to ease congestion at Auckland's many layers of border screening.

The history of flight in Aotearoa

Te Kōtiu, a new immersive digital experience, traces the history of flight in Aotearoa through a multi-stream projection at Motat's Aviation Hall. Video / Motat