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Delta's Auckland-LA route resumes as airline eyes Pacific potential
Despite poor NZ dollar, airline says it can adapt systems when demand or currencies shift.
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Panic as power bank catches fire during flight in India, forces emergency landing
Passengers noticed smoke coming out of the compartment while the aircraft was at 35,000ft.
Millions of NZ cherries, lobsters fly out of Chch with airline celebrating 40 years
The route has carried more than 2.3 million customers on over 10,000 flights.
Texel Air gets new 737 freighter
A new freighter's unveiled as the industry faces high jet fuel prices & engine shortages.
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi kindergarten damaged from missile interception
Witnesses said a Saudia plane at the airport had cracks and holes in its fuselage.
Labour to force airlines to give 'automatic refunds' for cancelled and changed flights
Flights would have to be 'significantly' changed for refunds to be provided.
Air NZ flight declares mayday over Napier, then lands safely
The Auckland-Napier flight encountered a front-wheel issue, with another flight diverted.
Police reveal what accused axe-attacker was doing in New Zealand
The accused flydubai hijacker spent nearly six months in NZ in 2018-19.
Co-pilot accused of attacking flydubai captain with axe spent time in New Zealand
Investigators believe Hammam al-Hammami had plans to target Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport.
Transtasman passenger flight U-turns after take-off
Virgin Australia has apologised to passengers after the flight was forced to return.
‘Schoolyard bullies’: Airline bosses eye up fight with powerful fuel companies
Airlines welcome $5.7m in Government help as soaring fuel bills bite.
'Significant problem': New details in search for missing plane off Massachusetts coast
New York Times: Search teams have covered more than 7250 square kilometres in 36 hours.
Flydubai hijacker’s hateful rants while studying at British university
An account linked to Hammami praised violence against women during his studies.
UAE investigation says Flydubai co-pilot planned 'terrorist act' on Israel flight
Passengers subdued the co-pilot before a Saudi emergency landing.
'True hero': Netanyahu invites NZ-trained flydubai pilot to Israel
The pilot has given more details about how the incident unfolded in the cockpit.
NZ-trained pilot speaks from hospital: 'I couldn't let all those people die'
He recalled the moment he managed to open the cockpit door and 'everyone came in'.
Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard' if linked to flydubai attack
The UAE is investigating possible terrorist activity or intent.
NZ aerospace and drone industries encouraged to develop stronger defence ties
Defence ties are seen as the key to the NZ aerospace sector's next great leap forward.
The superstar aviator who twice chose seclusion
Her daring flights made her a sensation, but she twice spurned a life in the spotlight.
Netanyahu says flydubai co-pilot indoctrinated as UAE probes 'terror' link
Passengers overpowered the co-pilot after the plane plunged 17,000 feet.
Auckland Airport says multibillion-dollar project now past halfway
'Nothing elaborate or gold-plated' but still something to be proud of, airport chief says.
'Hero' pilot stabbed in flydubai attack trained in NZ
Mainland Air chief says the injured pilot trained at its Dunedin base.
The bloody brawl for control on board ‘hijacked’ flight to Israel
Passengers overpower hijacker after Flydubai jet plunges 15,000ft.
Like a ‘rollercoaster’: Passengers describe harrowing flydubai flight
Passengers said they received a warm welcome after landing in Saudi Arabia.
Israel says pilot tried to crash flight from Dubai, passengers fought back
Passengers reportedly entered the cockpit and fought the pilot.
Pilots fixated on runway lights missed error as Air NZ flight descended 762m below path
Air NZ was too cosy with regulator, investigators say after pilots’ close call.
'Unprecedented’: CAA proposing 5% cut to passenger security levies
The cuts, if agreed to, could save airlines millions, but follow last year's big hike.
Air Force Museum's viral post clears up 'confusion' with K-pop boy band
The museum's witty post caught the attention of thousands, including many BTS fans.
'Cavalier' helicopter pilot who fled NZ seeks online funding to overturn CAA convictions
Brendan 'Buzz' Thow has set up a GoFundMe page asking for money to hire a barrister.
Watch: As smoke poured from Air NZ plane, passengers delayed evacuation for bags
Dawdling, confusion meant evacuation took longer than the crucial 'flashover' danger time.