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Regulator clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia alliance
Qatar Airways to take 25% stake in carrier, challenge Qantas on long-haul routes.
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.
Air NZ profit down, $100m share buy-back announced
Engine issues impact airline as domestic demand slumps too.
Turkish Airlines eyeing Auckland-Istanbul flights – report
Istanbul-based airline is growing aggressively and last year started flying to Australia.
Air NZ’s regional network boosted with new aircraft
Global engine maintenance problems have stretched the airline's domestic network.
Flying into 2025: What's happening in the pointy end of the plane
Demand for premium travel shows no sign of easing off.
China steps up drive to break grip of Boeing and Airbus on plane market
Financial Times: State-owned Comac opens offices abroad and pushes for certification.
Cherry skies: Summerfruit airlift about to take off
The summer rush for $100m in exports is about to start.
German flying taxi start-up Volocopter files for insolvency
The company is now on the hunt for new investors.
Stock Takes: Air NZ banks on loyal fliers for revenue boost
Analysts upgrade airline's rating but are dubious about some of its revenue plans.
Watch: Auckland Airport's $70m runway light switch
About 600 LED lights replace halogen system.
Air New Zealand puts London flights back on the radar
The airline sold its last slots at Heathrow in 2020.
Another veteran Air NZ commercial boss leaving airline
Scott Carr has had many leadership roles over a 35-year span.
Watch: How Air NZ is building one of the world's biggest wooden hangars
Work on one of the biggest wooden hangars in the world is back on track.
Air New Zealand v Jetstar: On time reliability revealed
One route had three times the average rate of cancellations.
Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme
Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.
Boeing slashes jobs and delays 777X programme
Financial troubles have escalated at Boeing, which now faces industrial action.
Tourism numbers up in August with Australians leading the charge
Visitor arrivals surged from five countries during the year.
OCR cut: What falling interest rates mean for Kiwi travellers
The winners and losers - and what's making all holidaymakers smile.