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Large section of space shuttle Challenger found on ocean floor

The shuttle broke apart during liftoff in 1986, killing all seven on board.

Singapore Airlines breaks profit records as fundraising helps it ‘outlast the pandemic’

The airline group resumes dividends after being quick out of the blocks.

Return of the Maple Leaf: Air Canada back bigger than before

Airline says demand is surging - and has a warning over fares.

Airline passenger survey: No to visas, price not as key as being close to an airport

Travellers' priorities have changed since the start of the pandemic.

Flying into the future: Air NZ sets a date for emissions-free flights

The airline says this country is well-placed for sustainable flying.

Swissport in the eye of the aviation storm - what’s the outlook for 2023?

Global head of giant ground handler says its searching for 1000s of workers.

A hot shower at 40,000 feet: Emirates bringing back its A380s to NZ

Emirates last flew its super jumbo to Aotearoa in March 2020.

Easy breezy: Cruising back into long-haul travel to Japan

Returning to long-haul travel? This non-stop flight makes the trip a breeze.

Third time unlucky: Air NZ’s 'direct' flight from New York makes pit stop in Fiji

Two previous warnings of a “gas and go” stop in Fiji did not eventuate.

Fran O'Sullivan: New York, new thinking on the future for NZ

US flight an opportunity to reconnect with the wider world.

Too mean to be green? Air NZ passengers offsetting carbon at a slower rate

You can pay close to $150 to offset carbon on one route - depending on where you sit.

Mystery flights over Antarctica as PM visits Scott Base

Unusual flying objects in the Antarctic are not usually the topic of serious speculation.

Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot

The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.

American Airlines returns to NZ: What's the outlook for air fares?

World's biggest airline starts a new service between Auckland and Dallas soon.

Hola - Why Air NZ went with Spanish charter operator

Business class passengers will enjoy new seats but there's no premium economy.

Air NZ seat fix

Capacity problem fixed as Air NZ leases fully-crewed aircraft. Video / NZ Herald