Aviation
Jetstar's fight stops with the Supreme Court
Jetstar has no grounds for appeal against a ruling allowing pilots and cabin crew on trans-Tasman and Pacific flights to take breaks, the Supreme Court says.
Jetstar had people move seats as plane was 'off balance'
Passengers on a Jetstar flight to Perth were forced to move seats during the trip so their off-balance plane could land safely.
Deportees' flight landed illegally in Auckland
An Australian airline that transported 12 New Zealand deportees from Christmas Island illegally landed in Auckland, the Ministry of Transport says.
New rules for drones not working - pilots
New rules for using drones in New Zealand skies - introduced four months ago - are not working, airline pilots say.
Tea Tree and Touch Downs
Nicholas Murray Leslie's had a long and varied career, from herd tester to bulldozer driver to commercial airline pilot. These days you will find him on his organic farm in Whitianga producing tea… Audio
Tea Tree and Touch Downs
Nicholas Murray Leslie's had a long and varied career, from herd tester to bulldozer driver to commercial airline pilot. These days you will find him on his organic farm in Whitianga producing tea…
AudioAir NZ to fly to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has announced it will fly three times a week to Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.
American Airlines expects tourism boost from resumed flights
New services between New Zealand and the United States should boost American tourism, American Airlines says.
Training tightened on helicopters after crashes
Pilots of certain helicopters will have to double their solo flying hours under new rules from the Civil Aviation Authority. Audio
Warning over Queenstown night flights
Pilots are warning night flights at Queenstown airport could be catastrophic. Video, Audio
Plans unveiled to allow night flights into Queenstown
Queenstown airport has the highest degree of difficulty rating for airline pilots as it is at the base of the confluence of three mountain valleys - which means winds can be strong, gusty and… Audio
Difficult first day for new regional airline
It's been a dramatic first day of mixed fortunes for Kiwi Regional Airlines, with the airline facing weather delays and announcing a dramatic cut to its schedules.
Drone joins battle for coastal roads
It sounds like a swarm of mosquitos and looks like a flying spider but it could save New Zealand's coastal roads.
Drone near-miss 'reckless behaviour'
Authorities are investigating how a drone came close to hitting an Air New Zealand plane carrying 166 passengers above Kaiapoi.
Whanganui to establish flight school
Whanganui is to establish a commercial pilot training academy with the aim of attracting national and international students to the district.
More cheap fares promised by a flush Air NZ
Air New Zealand is vowing to pass on its huge profits to customers, in the form of two million flights for under a hundred dollars this year. The company's announced an after-tax profit of $327… Audio
Aviation journalist on airshow crash
Investigations will be held into why a vintage fighter plane crashed into a road while performing at a British airshow. Audio
Want to fly a model plane? You may need a permit
If you're in the market for a remote controlled toy, beware - it might now be illegal to fly it in your local park. Audio
Drone rules tightened
New regulations for drones mean operators of the unmanned aircraft will have to get permission from owners of property they plan to fly over unless they have an operating certificate.
On a wing and a prayer
"Every three minutes an MAF plane is taking off or landing somewhere around the world…we fly to more destinations than any airline - over 2,500 worldwide." - Mark Fox, CEO MAF New Zealand Video, Audio