ChristchurchItalian military plane’s drama over NZ most-tracked flight in worldA minor technical issue forced the Hercules to circle before a safe landing.19 Nov 01:29 AM
AirlinesBoeing faces pressure from Emirates for bigger 777X as delays mountThe airline wants Boeing to build a larger 777X to replace its A380 fleet.18 Nov 10:53 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay flight school expands to train more pilots amid global shortageAir Hawke's Bay will split its operations between Napier and Bridge Pā.18 Nov 09:50 PM
AirlinesEmirates orders dozens more Boeing 777X aircraft despite delaysBoeing is trying to turn the page on a torrid period.18 Nov 04:36 AM
WorldFrance, Ukraine sign deal for up to 100 Rafale fighter jetsDrone and interceptor production is set to begin before the end of this year.17 Nov 06:51 PM
New ZealandAsh cloud halts Tauranga flights as Whakaari stirs againRay Dumble says cancellations affected services on Monday night and Tuesday.17 Nov 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesUS flights can return to ‘normal’ after Govt shutdown disruptionsSpace launches and even parachutists faced restrictions during the shutdown.17 Nov 04:18 AM
WorldRoyal Navy’s crucial support ships stuck in portAll three RFA amphibious support vessels are currently out of action.16 Nov 09:34 PM
WellingtonHelicopter crashes near Wellington beach, pilot freed after rescueRescuers were alerted at about 7.50am after a distress signal was triggered. 15 Nov 08:55 PM
TravelWhat it’s like flying Air New Zealand’s newly retrofitted DreamlinerAir New Zealand has recently updated its Dreamliners. 15 Nov 06:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing workers vote to end strike, accept new contractMore than 3000 machinists walked out from Missouri and Illinois plants.13 Nov 10:40 PM
Travel news‘An absolute privilege’: Aurora stuns Air NZ pilots flying over southern skiesThe solar storm gave the pilots a coveted seat for nature’s light show.13 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandAviation security boss on leave after damning police conduct reportChris de Wattignar is on leave as the CAA works through employment process.13 Nov 04:08 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometricsAsia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.13 Nov 04:00 AM
World'We happily accept the verdict': Boeing to pay $50.3m in 737 Max caseJurors in Chicago deliberated for about two hours before reaching the verdict.13 Nov 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessTravel numbers inching up to pre-Covid levels, Aussie visitors drive increaseTotal border crossings are at 99% of pre-Covid. More summer airline capacity is expected.13 Nov 01:21 AM
AirlinesKiwi firm signs new deals to boost access to airport loungesAuckland-based LoungePair says it wants to get more flyers access to lounges.12 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldWatch: Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia, at least 20 feared deadThe C-130 went down close to Georgia’s border with Azerbaijan.12 Nov 03:12 AM
AirlinesThousands of US flights cancelled as Trump threatens air traffic controllersMore than 7,000 flights were delayed as controllers worked without pay.11 Nov 12:24 AM
New Zealand'Should not be concerned': German Air Force fly over NapierOnce on opposite sides of history, the German and NZ air forces are now flying together.10 Nov 02:52 AM
World'It's only going to get worse': US flight chaos deepens amid shutdownSean Duffy warned air travel could ‘slow to a trickle’ before Thanksgiving.09 Nov 05:25 PM
World'Out of an abundance of caution': UPS halts MD-11 flights after crashThe death toll from the cargo plane crash has risen to 14.08 Nov 08:48 PM
WorldPilot cleared of blame in fatal Air India crash, says top courtJustice Surya Kant said 'nobody can blame' Captain Sumeet Sabharwal for the disaster.08 Nov 04:59 AM
World‘This is frustrating’: 1000 flights cancelled as shutdown strains airportsAmerican Airlines has cut 220 flights a day, with Delta trimming about 170.08 Nov 02:54 AM
New ZealandAuckland Airport fog restrictions lifted after 23 flights cancelled An Air New Zealand flight from New York was also delayed because of the conditions.07 Nov 08:57 PM
BusinessAir NZ electric plane pilot teacher in townEnergy costs for a Wellington to Blenheim flight are about $20.07 Nov 12:08 AM
AirlinesQantas releases first images of ultra long-haul plane that will fly Australia to LondonThe airline is a step closer to launching the world’s longest flights.06 Nov 10:09 PM
New ZealandRotorua airman honoured after major health scareThe Rotorua-born airman overcame a cardiac event that reshaped his career.06 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir NZ electric aircraft starts intensive trial runs todayPilots and tech experts will test the new-age Alia CX3 aircraft in a range of conditions.06 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandRaining paint and nails: Police probe into drone strikes on Napier hill homeOne incident took place last Friday, but several have reportedly happened since August.06 Nov 02:55 AM
WorldUS orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags onMove will affect 40 markets, aims to ease pressure on US air traffic controllers.05 Nov 10:34 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAir NZ and battle of the beers highlights Australia's benefits for brewersDebate fizzes around patriotic beers and Aussie rebates Kiwis don't get.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandVintage flyers brighten Hawke’s Bay skiesThe 18th annual Tail Dragger Fly-in drew pilots and planes from across New Zealand.05 Nov 12:41 AM
WorldFlights grounded at Washington area airport after reported bomb threatA caller targeted an inbound United Airlines flight. 04 Nov 11:39 PM
