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Qantas gets stripey new partner as frequent flyer scheme reports big growth
Qantas loyalty scheme, now far north of being a billion-dollar business, gets new partner.
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Air New Zealand reports $336 million pre-tax loss
Higher fuel, maintenance and engine costs weighed on Air New Zealand's result.
Qantas makes more than $1.5 billion profit
International passengers were up despite the Strait of Hormuz standoff.
Air NZ, Qantas say Fiji jet fuel situation back to normal
Airlines confirm it's business as usual for flights to the island nation's gateway.
Five passengers injured after laptop catches fire mid-flight
American Airlines Flight 2398 landed safely after a laptop fire burned five.
'In the boom again': Global pilot demand opens export opportunity for NZAero
Export production returns for Hamilton-made acrobat aircraft as training demand surges.
'Keep all of the plates spinning': Airport chief on its juggle during $5.7b upgrade
Auckland Airport faces peak construction as Middle East conflict hits travel.
Drone rule changes could put public safety, environment at risk, aviation group warns
Industry group warns of 'runaway' 100kg drones, but Government says red tape must be cut.
Air NZ says new rebooking system will slash wait times
Airline rolls out tech system in more 'complex' international arena.
Antarctica-bound flight turns back to NZ after ‘potentially hazardous’ space warning
A US Air Force C-17 turned back to Christchurch after a space hazard warning.
'Three incidents': Agency probes Sydney Airport near-misses
'What we do know is three incidents occurred that shouldn’t have occurred.'
Air NZ may consider bigger electric aircraft after Alia inter-island trial
Airline says electric aircraft may suit short flights.
Ryanair passenger was sucked out of plane after engine part smashed window
Other passengers fought to bring the injured man back inside the plane on July 10.
'Joker in the pack': Air NZ boss picks biggest obstacle to regional routes
Air NZ shows no appetite for new domestic routes, but plenty for deals with a new partner.
Pilot and three women killed in Rio birthday trip chopper crash
Three victims were reportedly Colombian tourists from the same family.
Inside the high-stakes world of southern rescue helicopter pilots
Airbus marks a milestone with a rescue crew used to some of the toughest conditions.
Sydney airport delays affect some NZ flights, traffic controllers hit back
Sydney airport delays irk airlines after mounting frustration over air traffic control.
Airport runway rules untangled
Regional airports could have more money for nice things now, an airline group says.
Emirates and South African Airways expand partnership
Just ahead of the All Blacks tour, Emirates and SAA have signed a deal.
Airlines say new high school subjects should help industry build up steam
Tourism students could gain pathways into airport and travel jobs, airline group says.
Jetstar to scrap 7kg carry-on limit, add paid priority service; new Air NZ luggage tool launching
Luggage change means portable scales going, new system similar to some overseas carriers.
'We thought we would die': 17 hurt after flight drops 300ft in turbulence
India’s aviation regulator has launched an investigation.
Air NZ’s extra Tasman and Pacific seats outpace passenger growth
Seats were there for sunny winter getaway options, but there weren't too many takers.
Qantas selling Jetstar Japan stake, new airline to take over
Qantas and Jetstar say move will mean more focus on Australia.
US regulators grant long-awaited Boeing 737 Max 7 certificate
US authorities have certified Boeing's 737 Max 7 after more than eight years.
Airline chief and former Air New Zealander Cath O’Brien to join Jetstar
She says rebuilding New Zealand’s international links was the biggest test.
Two families help uncover a WWII flight suit's remarkable past
In 1955, an RNZAF pilot parachuted 17 minutes over Whanganui after a mid-air crash.
'We’re the largest': Swissport opens new Auckland cargo centre
First flight under new freight partnership leaves for China on Friday.
Aviation group says migration alone won't fix skills shortages
Local industry frustrated, Boeing says thousands more pilots, crew needed in Oceania.
Ryanair ‘only offered to rebook flight’ for man almost sucked out of window
The passenger was partially pulled through a window at 20,000ft.