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Airbus tells A400M users to test engine controls after crash
Airbus has sent an alert to all users of the A400M requiring one-time checks on the planes' electronic control units.

Jetstar: Not alone in 'opt-out' pricing
Jetstar say they are not alone in using an “opt-out” pricing regime on their booking website after the company came under fire from Consumer New Zealand.

Philippine Airlines to AKL
Philippine Airlines will launch services to Auckland from Manila later this year. It will be the first time the airline has ever operated in New Zealand.

FBI probe of plane hack sparks worries over flight safety
An FBI agent's claim has sparked new worries over the safety and cybersecurity of America's passenger planes.

Lobbying Jetstar over pricing
Consumer NZ has launched a campaign calling for the public to lobby Jetstar over its opt out pricing regime.

Air NZ's cheap Texas tickets
Air New Zealand has just released its first fares on its new Auckland - Houston service, with introductory prices of $699 one-way.

Jackson's plane museum gets $1.5m Govt boost
The Blenheim centre holding Sir Peter Jackson’s WWI planes will get a $1.5m boost in funding from the Govt.

Hacker can hijack plane mid-flight
A prominent hacker who was kicked off a flight last month had previously admitted to the FBI that he had taken control of a plane and made it fly sideways.

Sun and surf sure winner for Air NZ
Aviation writer and surfer Grant Bradley says Air NZ is onto a winner getting onboard with some of the world's top surfers.

Air NZ takes to the waves - meet the cast
Air NZ's latest safety video features some of the hottest surfers in the world - meet the cast of the new inflight movie here.

Air NZ's hot new safety video
Air New Zealand has teamed up with some of the world's hottest surfers for its latest safety video, launching today.

Airbus A400M grounded after fatal crash
Air forces across Europe grounded the military aircraft after one crashed near Seville, Spain, killing four people.

Airline shares soften as oil price rallies
Airline share prices fell 1.5 per cent around the world last month as the United States dollar and oil prices rallied, but are still up 23 per cent on a year ago.

Cheaper fuel bill propels Qantas stock up
Shares in Qantas surged to their highest level in more than six years after it said the global drop in oil prices would help cut its fuel bill by A$550 million ($593 million) this year.

Kiwis signing up to travel loyalty plans
A study has found 53 per cent of New Zealanders belong to at least one travel loyalty programme.

Flier's nasty letter to fellow passenger
A disgruntled passenger on Air Asia has penned a letter to the person sitting behind her on a flight from Singapore to Sydney.

Flight Centre boss back to lead company
Chris Greive's history with the Flight Centre goes back to its Top Deck roots in early 1980s London.

Air NZ tackles Dreamliner bug
Dreamliners will be shut down completely every three months after tests by Boeing exposed a problem that could cause the plane to lose control.

Dreamliner glitch tackled
Air New Zealand will shut down Dreamliners completely every three months after tests by Boeing exposed problems.

Auckland to take flight
Airbus forecasts passengers through New Zealand airports will almost double to 45 million passengers annually within the next 20 years amid rapid global growth which the company says should boost tepid demand for its super jumbo.

Air NZ's mile-high fashion show
The country's national carrier celebrated 75 years in the skies by showcasing its eclectic past and present uniforms.

Traffic through NZ airports to double: Airbus
Airbus forecasts the volume of traffic through New Zealand's top three airports will almost double to 45 million passengers a year within the next 20 years.

The hunt for flight attendants
Competition for new flight attendants is heating up with Emirates on a recruiting drive in New Zealand.

Fare giveway to mark Air NZ's birthday
Air NZ is today marking the 75th anniversary by giving 75 customers the chance to win back their fares.

Emirates wins fresh round of awards
Emirates Airline has topped two customer surveys in the last week including the Roy Morgan Research award as the best international airline for customer satisfaction in New Zealand for the third year....

LAN flying Dreamliners to NZ
LAN is optimistic about growth prospects at home and in Australia, despite sluggish economic conditions in both places.

Cheaper travel contributes to lower CPI
Intense competition and more airline services have led to sharp falls in prices that are now being reflected in the latest consumer price index.

Provinces urged to use new air services
People living in provincial New Zealand have been urged to use new air services to Auckland or risk losing them completely.

Air NZ stops some regional flights today
Air New Zealand ceases operating services to and from Kaitaia, Whakatane and Westport today.