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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Air NZ, Qantas face Fiji fuel issue – ‘hugely inefficient’ workaround needed
'It’s a waste of carbon': Airlines take steps to address a fuel shortage in Fiji.
'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.
Infrastructure deficit grows as policy churn raises project costs
Boards must weigh geopolitical shocks and find upside in major projects.
Man arrested after 200 rare lizards found in 22 pairs of socks at airport
The Mexican was arrested in Tokyo after the reptiles were found inside his suitcase.
Auckland Airport profit down slightly
Airport says passenger demand resilient despite airline capacity cuts, global disruption.
'We can't keep building more roads': Auckland Airport pushes for mass transit
Auckland Airport says mass transit is needed as passenger numbers grow.
Air NZ says new rebooking system will slash wait times
Airline rolls out tech system in more 'complex' international arena.
Airfares up in July as fuel costs catch up, school holidays drive demand
Some expect cost pressures to shift Kiwi travel towards short-haul trips.
'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.
Aesop and Le Labo stores coming to Auckland Airport this year
The international terminal's beauty boost is part of a retail and duty-free refresh.
Fog delays 17 flights and cancels seven at Auckland Airport
Fog restrictions remain in place at Auckland Airport.
'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.
Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand single-ticket deal
The network deal links NZ's three biggest cities with the islands and adds Whanganui.
Fire alarm sparks evacuation at Auckland Airport terminal
Passengers are being warned regional and domestic flights may be affected.
Travellers stranded as Auckland Domestic Airport evacuated
Auckland Domestic Airport was evacuated this morning, leavers travellers stranded outside. Video /
Five international flights delayed as fog hits Auckland Airport
Eight regional domestic flights were cancelled.
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.
Explosive drone found near Ukrainian plane at German airport
All flights to Leipzig-Halle Airport were diverted for several hours.
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.
Marsden Point’s billion-dollar biorefinery faces bank test
The plant could produce up to 400 million litres of fuel annually.
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.
'It was very exaggerated': Air NZ flight aborts Queenstown landing
The Airbus A320 diverted to Christchurch to refuel before returning to Auckland.
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.
Aviation group says migration alone won't fix skills shortages
Local industry frustrated, Boeing says thousands more pilots, crew needed in Oceania.