WorldThe ‘gentle soul’ believed to have cut doomed Air India flight’s fuel suppliesHe planned to resign to care for his father after his mother's death.18 Jul 09:16 PM
AirlinesAir India crash: Boeing 787 fuel control switch probe finds no issuesInvestigation details disclosed to pilots after switches face srutiny.17 Jul 11:36 PM
World‘Calm’ Air India captain ‘cut off’ fuel while co-pilot panicked, US officials believeUS officials believe the captain cut off the fuel supply before the crash.17 Jul 07:24 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIndustry boss says cockpit video recorders might be good idea in future after Air India crashIn-flight video recorders are generally disdained by pilots, but times may be changing.17 Jul 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelKiwi self-made millionaire Simran Kaur on dreams and 'failing upwards'What does it take to achieve a dream? The Air NZ Dream Seats ambassador explains.17 Jul 02:00 AM
BusinessUnited Airlines profits dip, company says world getting 'less uncertain'Revenues rose as airline pointed to a turnaround in its performance at key airport.17 Jul 12:19 AM
WorldIATA chief: 'Strong argument' for video in airline cockpits The comments follow the preliminary report into last month's Air India crash.16 Jul 07:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight on time: Airlines' performance ranked in new global reportThe two transtasman rivals are closely matched but lag the world's most punctual airlines.15 Jul 07:01 AM
New ZealandKiwiRail bans 2500 workers from using sleep meds citing safety concernsSome rotating shift workers rely on the meds to help them sleep. 15 Jul 03:54 AM
Travel newsFog disrupts, cancels dozens of flights in and out of South Island airportsSeveral flights have already been diverted to Wellington or their home airports.15 Jul 01:14 AM
LifestyleAirplane noise may harm hearing, experts warnEven without crying babies, aeroplanes can be loud, usually due to the roar of engines.15 Jul 01:10 AM
WorldFour confirmed dead in small plane crash at Southend airportEssex Police confirmed all victims were foreign nationals.14 Jul 09:20 PM
AirlinesRegional airline grounded for 10 days by Civil Aviation AuthorityThe chief says the airline's version of WoF was revoked but customers can still fly.14 Jul 03:12 AM
World'Big fireball': Witness describes plane crash at SouthendBeechcraft King Air B200 crashed in UK after earlier flying from Greece and Croatia.14 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight turns back 25 mins into journey with engine issue'There was a collective groan as the plane swung around... and headed back to Auckland.'14 Jul 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Life-shattering diagnosis': He can't walk, talk or breathe without a machine Three Kiwis with motor neurone disease share how they make every precious day count. 13 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldAir India crash report is ‘cover-up’, say families of victimsFamilies demand release of full cockpit audio for independent review.12 Jul 10:38 PM
BusinessAir India crash: Pilot asked colleague why he cut off fuel control switches seconds after takeoffNew report reveals cockpit confusion before jet crashed, killing 229 people. 11 Jul 10:44 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesPilot sacked over Covid-19 vaccine: Union explains support'All he wanted was leave without pay': Union says Jetconnect unreasonable in vaccine case.09 Jul 01:27 AM
WorldSouthern France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport, halts trainsFires forced the evacuation of 400 people, with 63 houses damaged.08 Jul 11:52 PM
WorldTSA ends shoe removal rule at some airports, expands nationwideThe new rule doesn't affect TSA PreCheck members or other exempt groups.08 Jul 09:27 PM
WorldMan dies after being sucked into plane engine at Italian airportFlights were suspended but resumed at midday after the incident.08 Jul 06:53 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesJetstar in top 10 as world’s cleanest airlines rankedSardine-class seating and newest jets help cut emissions but will they win people over?08 Jul 02:21 AM
WorldFormer Russian minister found dead in car, suicide suspectedRoman Starovoit, 53, was found dead in his car in Odintsovo, near Moscow.07 Jul 09:11 PM
BusinessQantas cyber attack: Potential criminal makes contact with airlineNo sign of stolen data being released, but new contact reported.07 Jul 11:00 AM
New ZealandAspiring pilot, Massey University student accused of sharing child abuse videos from campus Marc Dmello wanted his name secret, fearing it could harm his chance of becoming a pilot. 07 Jul 06:00 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight lands safely in Auckland after hydraulic issueFlight ANZ538 was travelling from Christchurch to Auckland.06 Jul 03:15 AM
New ZealandTeen claims Air NZ ghosts her after storm-diverted plane lands at ‘dead’ US airport at 2amA bunch of Kiwis banded together to make their own way to New York after disruption.05 Jul 04:40 AM
New ZealandAir NZ flight to New York diverted due to thunderstorms, others cancelledSome travellers have had to spend an unscheduled night in Washington DC.04 Jul 10:53 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRobo cop: Police trial drones to uncover hidden graves in murder cold casesExclusive: Police have carried out approximately 14,000 drone flights since 2023. 04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTeenage aviator detained after landing near AntarcticaEthan Guo, 19, was detained on King George Island near Antarctica.04 Jul 06:59 AM
New ZealandRoyal NZ Air Force establishes first dedicated space unitThe squadron's focus will be on monitoring, analysing and understanding space activity.04 Jul 06:24 AM
Airlines'Toxic management': Air traffic strike causes mass flight cancellationsRyanair cancels 170 flights as French workers' strike affects about 300,000 passengers.04 Jul 03:41 AM
AirlinesPacific airlines team up, four countries sign new trade and food dealAirlines from two small nations have big plans for unique, sometimes challenging region.04 Jul 01:13 AM