The world's airlines have ambitious plans to double the fleet of commercial jets during the next two decades.

Air NZ has opted to settle a US price-fixing case for $51 million in the latest of a series of cargo cartel actions it has been fighting around the world.

Fifty-eight sick and disadvantaged children are taking a scenic flight around New Zealand today.

Airways Corp is seeking an increase in its capital expenditure of up to 30 percent.

WATCH: Go behind the scenes with the tape that can seal up a plane, but looks like duct tape.

Your flight attendant can deliver a baby on board the plane if necessary.

Chief executive Ed Sims said the organisation could cope with the travel booms but more investment in technology was needed.

Walking through first class to get to economy section can trigger an outburst of 'air rage', a study finds.

Singapore's premier cabins are getting a luxurious upgrade - including aviation's widest lie-flat bed.

Air New Zealand has run a successful trial evening flight to Queenstown to test new lights at the resort town's airport.

A new deal between New Zealand and India opens the door for a direct flight between the two countries.

Ever wondered how the toilets on board planes flying 9000m in the air are emptied?

New rival flights from Air New Zealand aren't worrying Philippine Airlines - more kiwis visiting the country will be good for tourism.

There's a massive looming shortage of air traffic controllers - is the solution greater automation?

A specially decked out Airbus A380 is due to arrive in New Zealand soon, painted up to celebrate the legendary UK football fixture - the FA Cup.

In these heady days for airlines, when they "own" hub cities and can charge $500 to change a ticket, one might wonder what happened to entrepreneurs.

New Zealand airports are working hard to make Uber drivers pay to pick up passengers, with some flouting the rules.

Hot competition across the Pacific has resulted in fares falling as low as $328 for return flights.

A South American airline has been prosecuted for enabling a Brazilian passenger to bypass a do not board directive for a flight headed to New Zealand.

Vanessa Traille has tried to leave the airline industry behind, but she always seems to be holding a return ticket.

Singapore Airlines is seen as a possible buyer of Air New Zealand's 25.9 per cent stake in Virgin Australia if it opts to sell out.

From huge loss to soaring profit, the Aussie airline has made a dramatic turnaround.

Top New Zealand wines are being served to Emirates premium class passengers as the airline increases the volume and value of wine served on its global network

Ryanair plans to give passengers still unconvinced by the service a platform to make their gripes clear.

Infratil expects its underlying earnings to rise, helped by its retirement village business.

Qantas CEO blames poor perception of low cost carriers.

Qantas has introduced a frequent flyer scheme that lets new parents defer using their air miles for 18 months.