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Text messages show Boeing employees knew of 737 Max problems in 2016

Boeing did not turn the messages over to the FAA until Thursday.

United Airlines to fly new Dreamliner to Auckland

Options for Kiwi travellers flying non-stop across the Pacific are increasing.

The life and lonely death of the pilot rejected for being gay

Squadron Leader Peter Rule was an exemplary officer - then his secret was discovered.

How Air NZ has battled back from Dreamliner engine debacle

Punctuality remains below target but it hopes new tactics will turn it around.

Delays at airport after security breach

Passengers had to get off their planes and are being re-screened after the breach.

Air NZ details plans to ease the squeeze: Economy Stretch

Airline is offering more choice in economy - for a price.

'World first' makeover for Qantas 747

After spending almost 20 years in the sky, a Qantas 747 is about to undergo a facelift.

Jetstar pulls out of five regional routes

Jetstar has made a final call on its regional routes.

Qantas to embark on world's first 20-hour airline flight

No airline has completed a flight from New York to Sydney without stopping.

Fresh Boeing concern: Big cracks found

In what has been a horror year for Boeing, more plane models have been grounded.

Rod Duke's controversial helipad plan one step closer

Duke overturns council opposition, council withdraws abatement notice.

How Boeing v Airbus became Trump v Europe

New York Times: Boeing won a trade dispute with Airbus. But it came with complications.

UBS and flygskam: Big scary number that will have airlines worried

The current push back on flying has much more momentum than the ''food miles'' crusade.

Inside Qantas' revamped A380 superjumbos - laying on the luxe

The airline has doubled the capacity of its onboard lounge and upped the business seating

Focus Live Earlier: All flights across the country grounded due to radar fault

Focus Live Earlier: All flights across the country grounded due to radar fault.

Two found dead in wrecked plane in Tararua Range

The two men in the aircraft are deceased, police confirmed.

Training flight disappearance: Light plane missing with two onboard near Foxton

A light plane has gone missing with two people on board near Foxton.

Air NZ carbon emissions up by 5 per cent

Climate change is ''without doubt'' the biggest risk the airline industry faces