'We'll put this plane down': Pilot's ultimatum to unruly MAGA passengers
"We'll put this plane down in the middle of Kansas and dump people off - I don't care."
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAviation
'Plane fell like lightning, exploded in water': Jet missing with 62 people on board
A passenger jet carrying 62 people has disappeared off the coast of Indonesia.
Boeing will pay $3.44 billion to settle charge over 737 Max
The payment will go toward settling a criminal charge related to its troubled 737 Max.
Air NZ grounds flights of pets between NZ and US
National carrier makes changes to its operations as it enters 11th month of disruption.
Air care: Taking to the skies with the Flying Doctors
The service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.
Exclusive: In flight with the Flying Doctors
The Flying Doctors service is getting busier - and more expensive. Video / Logan Church
American Airlines is grounding emotional-support animals
Only trained service dogs will now be allowed to accompany passengers.
Summer read: Airport developments questioned by former iwi land owners
Some Rotorua iwi are concerned about developments at Rotorua's airport.
Fran O'Sullivan: Two big New Year business hangovers
COMMENT: Two issues which will not be resolved without some leadership in 2021.
Vaccine passports: Will they work? Where will they be introduced?
Travelling without a coronavirus passport could become difficult.
Rob Fyfe: 'A nice way to round out a very tumultuous year'
Businessman has been made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
The black box recordings: Haunting last words captured in fatal plane crashes
The cockpit voice recorder is one of the most haunting remains from a plane crash.
Air NZ's US director: 'At some point you show them what the other end looks like'
US-based director says Americans eyeing NZ as a destination awed by Covid response.
China suspends flights to and from UK
The suspension comes in light of a new variant of the coronavirus in the UK.
Recalled Air NZ flight attendant: 'It's just the best Christmas present ever'
The airline says more cabin crew may be needed but they would be on temporary contracts.
CAA investigating 2 helicopters crashes involving power lines
Both the helicopters were being used for agricultural spray operations at the time.
Ben Kepes: Disruption is a great time for innovation
Along with challenges, Covid is also creating some opportunities, writes Ben Kepes.
Wellington Airport in for busiest day since Covid, with nearly 20,000 seats booked
There are nearly 20,000 seats booked to and from the capital on Friday December 18.
Boeing 747 to be converted into hotel
Bid to land investors to save Air New Zealand's last original 747 aircraft as a hotel.
Boeing wins bid to train RNZAF
Boeing says deal will help RNZAF run world's 'premier' maritime patrol planes.
Airlines pick a date for start of transtasman bubble
Virgin Australia fires a big shot in build-up to the transtasman bubble.
Mike Pero, aviator - real estate king plans NZ-Pacific airline
Real estate boss hopes airline will be flying some time after May.
Tourism NZ boss: Where visitor recovery could go wrong
New Zealand will face intense competition for tourists post-Covid.
'Now let's get the transtasman bubble': Kiwi airline exec's call to Ardern
"Australia represents a similar low risk to the Cook Islands," the NZ airline head says.
Business Insider: Auckland Airport's boosts a money maker
Airport says free help still available, Greg Foran sees parallels to tough lag in Vietnam
Singapore Airlines: Travel bubble with NZ key to quick restart of flights
The airline is working with Singapore's government on reopening plans.
Wife of glider pilot killed in crash hopes report brings safety changes
"They have been very thorough in their investigation and report": Marina Legler.
Air NZ exec shakeup continues - new head of HR appointed
New HR boss a key roll in airline that has suffered worst job losses in its history.
'Bye Karen': Plane passengers jeer no-masker
"You agreed to this when you checked into our flight," the attendant told her.
$7m land grab - will this be Whangārei's new airport?
A $7m-plus land deal has identified one of three sites for Whangārei's new airport.
Festive travel surge: Air NZ adds domestic capacity
Airline under fire for some high fares says more seats means more seats at lower prices.
Warning NZ tourism industry may never recover
Fears NZ's Covid response will be less important to visitors as global vaccines roll out.
Grim airline warning: Many air links to NZ 'hanging by a thread'
Industry boss warning on keeping borders closed: 'The world is not going to wait for us'.
Auckland Airport gets Covid health tick from international body
Airport has set up safe areas for when travel bubbles are put in place.