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'Abandoned to their fate': Pilot slams emergency services' inaction in new book
Mark Law has since won an award for bravery the day Whakaari/White Island erupted.
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Fire alarm sparks evacuation at Auckland Airport terminal
Passengers are being warned regional and domestic flights may be affected.
Five international flights delayed as fog hits Auckland Airport
Eight regional domestic flights were cancelled.
Pilot and three women killed in Rio birthday trip chopper crash
Three victims were reportedly Colombian tourists from the same family.
Airport runway rules untangled
Regional airports could have more money for nice things now, an airline group says.
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.
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.
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.
Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven
Seven people died when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed in San Juan.
'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.
Animal Airlines: Jet-set pets get new guidelines
Casual canine and frequent feline flyers are becoming 'the norm' in private aviation.
NZ-owned Texel Air first international carrier at new Sydney airport
From horses to Tahiti and pandas to China, a Kiwi freight airline makes moves in Sydney.
'They had me at bonjour': Why this Kiwi traveller loved flying Aircalin
Smooth skies to Noumea for an easy French escape.
Five down, 18 to go: Pilot academy closure looms as planes await buyers
'We are certainly not in a position where we have to fire-sale them'.
Qantas widebody pilots mulling rare strike action
Long-haul pilots say action would be only the second one in 60 years.
Light aircraft crashes, flips upside down on rural airstrip
The pilot was safely removed from the upturned aircraft by firefighters.
Trump says new Air Force One to be 'maxed out' after security concerns
Trump said the Qatari-gifted jet will be upgraded for a month.
Fog delays and cancels flights at Auckland Airport
The airport lifted the fog restrictions after more than five hours.
Skydiving firm admitted putting woman in danger during fatal plunge. They were fined $9000
Sarah-Jane Bayram died when a nine-person 'speed star' formation jump went horribly wrong.
More flights, more seats: Cathay Pacific boosts Christchurch-Hong Kong route
Cathay Pacific will fly Christchurch to Hong Kong three times weekly from November 2026.
'Respect is earned': Air NZ leader on getting more flights on time
Air NZ's Kate Boyer says better execution, not fewer flights, drove improvements.
Air New Zealand says punctuality is improving after pandemic setbacks and rebuild
The airline's Kate Boyer says earning trust and getting some basics right are among the flag carrier's priorities.
Airport a la carte: Lounge-linked perks a hot topic for flyers wanting options
Fancy a spa before you fly? Kiwi firm working on lounge-adjacent experiences.
'If we die, we die together': Wife’s fight to save husband sucked out plane's window
Ljubiša Karović was partially pulled through a shattered window at nearly 5000m.
Auckland's new venture for luxury and life-saving flights
Business jets slashing travel times likely to be welcomed at new Auckland joint venture.
Private jet partners on new Auckland airport hub
SO Capital chief executive Shah Aslam and PrivatPort global chief executive Josua Hildbrand on private jet myths and possibilities. Video / Cameron Pitney