PremiumPremiumBusinessNew CAA boss vows to drive change at regulator under pressureHe rejected an 'attitude adjustment' jibe but said he's sincere about changing the CAA.15 Sep 11:33 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAviation Action Plan released: Changes for Ōhakea, regional airlines, aim to speed up new drone rulesDrones, Ōhakea, a pilot shortage and regional airlines all get attention in the new plan.15 Sep 09:00 PM
WorldCocaine cargo: Pilot killed after crash in Brazil sugarcane fieldPhotos showed bricks of drugs wrapped in plastic with a blue SpaceX logo.15 Sep 07:18 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldNorway tests first city-to-city electric plane flightThe electric Alia CX300 cut a 160km journey down to just 55 minutes.15 Sep 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAuckland Airport gets giant bird-proof pond after flooding disasterA new wetland the size of 14 Olympic pools aims to clean up stormwater.15 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesCost of living, Trump tariffs, slow rebound scaring consumers, economist tells summitWorries about 'disenfranchised' giving up job search, lack of national skills strategy.15 Sep 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew Civil Aviation Authority boss to address aviation industry after tensionsNew chief gets to meet leaders of multibillion-dollar sector after tensions, slow rebound.15 Sep 02:09 AM
Travel newsSave big with hot travel deals to Bora Bora, Morocco and PapeeteExplore the world with these five hot travel deals.13 Sep 06:07 PM
New ZealandTwo men charged with trafficking guns to group that held NZ pilot hostage for 594 daysPolice allege the men discussed sourcing Australian military firearms.13 Sep 08:21 AM
World'We’re disappointed': Boeing warns of replacements as strike drags onUnion leaders said the offer lacked bonuses and benefit improvements.13 Sep 02:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Auckland fishermen rescued from rocksParamedics were winched into rough seas to reach the stranded fishermen by Cornwallis.12 Sep 05:46 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesResearcher says Auckland Airport won’t reach pre-Covid numbers until 2028; Former a2 Milk boss gets $55m pay dealIs the airport's big investment worth it? Plus: CEO tells rival its customers hate it.12 Sep 04:10 AM
New ZealandPilot convicted for running illegal South Island scenic flightsThe pilot ran paid scenic flights in Alexandra and Clyde without proper licences.11 Sep 10:05 PM
Airlines'We've finally reached a turning point': Airlines signal post-Covid growthAn elusive target may finally be cracked, as a boon is expected for South Island airports.11 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHawaiian Airlines gets first female CEO ahead of return to NZThe airline will compete with Air New Zealand on the Honolulu route.11 Sep 04:33 AM
AirlinesBoeing claims breakthrough in 3D-printed solar panel component for space satellitesSpace race: Printing features directly into each panel cuts down on parts needed.10 Sep 10:27 PM
AirlinesJetstar in massive push for more NZ domestic flights and trips to AustraliaIn its biggest-ever NZ expansion, it is ramping up services with 660,000 more seats.10 Sep 03:00 AM
WorldPlane aborts landing after spotting vehicle on runwayPilots questioned if a vehicle was still on Runway 33 as they approached.09 Sep 07:45 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirports could save a fortune and mitigate passenger angst with integrated terminals, study saysTop traveller annoyances disclosed, as airports urged to shake up boring old terminals.09 Sep 04:01 AM
ChristchurchHigh-tech gear capable of rapidly scanning bush for missing people arrives in South IslandThe device allows crews to cover wide search zones quickly and efficiently.09 Sep 02:49 AM
WorldHeathrow terminal to reopen after 'possible hazardous materials incident'The Metropolitan Police said: 'no trace of any adverse substance was found'.08 Sep 08:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS pilot, 20, is released after being stuck off AntarcticaNew York Times: A single room in a Chilean Air Force barracks was his home for 10 weeks.08 Sep 02:01 AM
WorldAustralia plans compensation scheme for flight delays, cancellationsPassengers facing delays could get refunds under a new protection scheme.07 Sep 11:05 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesQantas cyber attack: Chief executive punished with $278k pay cutChairman says consequences needed after millions of customer details were compromised.05 Sep 02:39 AM
BusinessMost-confiscated airport checked luggage items now going to charityTens of thousands of batteries deemed a fire risk would otherwise get dumped in landfill.04 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesNew drug and alcohol rules for aviation: Tester says more opiates being abusedMore companies will need to have drug and alcohol testing policies.03 Sep 02:00 AM
WorldTop EU leader's plane forced to land blind after ‘Russia jams GPS’Telegraph: Pilot of Ursula von der Leyen’s flight had to rely on paper maps.01 Sep 07:49 PM
TravelIs this the best way to travel to Tahiti? Discover what a premium seat will provide on the four-hour flight to an island paradise. 01 Sep 05:00 PM
AirlinesJetstar fined $2.25m for misleading customers about compensationThe airline misled some travellers about their refund rights after cancelled flights.31 Aug 09:39 PM
PoliticsFlying regionally could be about to become ‘easier’, plus $30m Govt loans for small airlinesIt's being called a potentially 'game-changing development'.31 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldCash-strapped Taliban looks to airspace for windfallKabul Government is charging $700 fee for flights over Afghanistan as flight numbers soar.29 Aug 03:56 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAviation engineering shortage causing delays for airline passengers, group saysMigrants alone cannot plug the gap, industry body says more training places are needed.29 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandCockpit 'exploded into bright green light' after laser pointed at planeDaniel Baker was intoxicated on night his laser struck cargo plane and police helicopter.28 Aug 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessAir New Zealand offered CEO Greg Foran $900k to stayWith just two months left in the job, where does Greg Foran think Air NZ is heading?28 Aug 12:13 AM