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Airbus touts plane orders, Boeing focused on Air India crash probe at air show
Airbus announced orders for more than 100 aircraft at the Paris Air Show.
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Flickering lights: Sole survivor provides clue after deadly Air India crash
Experts suggest the problem with the lights indicate a loss of power.
Candlelight vigil: Tributes for 'beautiful couple' who lived in Akl
The pair had recently been travelling to India in the hopes of starting a family.
People seen jumping from building after Air India plane crashed into it – reports
At least 265 people are dead after a London-bound flight crashed in Ahmedabad.
Indian aviation’s close connection with NZ and student pilots
Hundreds of student pilots will need support after the crash, aviation leader says.
Boeing 787 under scrutiny after fatal crash revives safety concerns
Incidents were linked to wing flap issues, which are now under scrutiny after India crash.
‘Mayday, no thrust, losing power’: The call that sealed the fate of flight 171
Exactly what caused flight 171 to fall back to Earth will be investigated.
First fatal crash for Dreamliner as Air India jet goes down
An Air India 787-8 crashed into a dorm shortly after take-off in Ahmedabad.
India plane crash: What happened after Air India flight 171 took off?
A Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 of the 242 onboard.
Miracle survivor found in plane crash that killed 265 in India
A lone survivor emerged from the crash, offering a glimmer of hope.
Air India flight crashes shortly after takeoff in Ahmedabad
Officials say the Boeing 787 aircraft had 242 passengers and crew on board when the accident occurred.
'Not funny anymore': Musk's threat to stop Dragon flights alarms Nasa
Elon Musk threatened to stop flying SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft to the ISS.
Boeing to pay $1.9b to settle criminal probe into fatal plane crashes
The settlement dismisses a criminal charge without requiring a guilty plea.
What happened to MH17? UN finds Russia responsible for downing passenger plane
Australia and the Netherlands urged Russia to take responsibility and pay damages.
'Inspire the next generation': Boeing's new push in Kiwi schools
Giant exporter hopes students in regions can be part of the next generation of aviators.
Trump says would be ‘stupid’ to reject Qatari Air Force One gift
The Emoluments Clause bars gifts from foreign states to US officials.
Trump administration in talks with Qatar over plane gift
Qatar's $400m plane gift to Trump sparks constitutional concerns.
Greg Foran defends exit from Air NZ top job amid aircraft problems
'There's other things that I'm keen to do.'
Air New Zealand's 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit: CEO Greg Foran on big investment, top job
Advances in the digital world will be replicated in the flight experience, Foran says.
Air New Zealand’s 787-9 Dreamliner retrofit revealed
The CEO says every class has tailor-made features after the years-long retrofit project.
Auckland Airport to get new cargo precinct as fruit and vege freight booms
Airport outlines cargo precinct plan. Meanwhile, a US duty-free ban takes effect today.
Amazon launches first Starlink-rival internet satellites
Backers of the $16.7 billion initiative plan to deploy thousands of satellites.
Boeing says China not accepting planes over US tariffs
Company won't 'wait too long' to send the jets to other customers.
How Air NZ navigated crises to finally unveil Dreamliner retrofit
Air NZ's 787 retrofits cost $35m each at S.T. Engineering in Singapore.
Trump says ball in China’s court on tariffs
Trump has slapped new tariffs on friend and foe since returning to the presidency.
China orders airlines not to take any more Boeing deliveries
Trump accuses Beijing of reneging on a deal with US aviation giant.
Qantas digs out the archives for 60 years of jets to New Zealand
Qantas marks a milestone from the early years of the Jet Age.
Boeing 737 MAX crashes: US judge sets trial date
More than 340 people died in the crashes. Now a judge has ordered Boeing to trial.
Watch: Stranded astronauts finally back on Earth
Their mission faced technical issues and became a political flashpoint.
Turbulence ahead for next boss of US aviation regulator
Bryan Bedford is the front-runner for the high-pressure top job.