Auckland Airport is resisting pressure from a community group to soundproof homes under new flight paths north of Manukau Harbour.

A surging Air New Zealand stands to benefit from lower fuel prices next year by up to $249 million but must now fend off growing competition from other airlines also enjoying lower oil prices.

Air New Zealand is promising more discounted fares as it adds hundreds of thousands of extra seats to its network where travel agents say price competition is already fierce.

Boeing has lined up buyers for 10 of the early, overweight 787 Dreamliners whose years in storage made them emblems of the jet's factory woes and a drag on profit.

Air NZ says a big surge in its capacity this year should lead to lower airfares.

Falling fuel prices are causing a headwind for Hawaiian Airlines as lower oil costs impact on carriers differently.

Businesses are being warned of tougher rules covering staff safety when they're travelling on business.

Hawaiian Airlines has had a relationship with TV programme Hawaii Five-0 for the past five years.

An Air NZ sponsorship deal has hit headlines in a tit-for-tat row between two of Britain's most influential newspapers over the integrity of their editorial content.

Lower oil prices mean the less efficient carriers with older aircraft than Air New Zealand are back in the game, writes Grant Bradley.

New Zealand jetpack maker Martin Aircraft Company will become a publicly traded firm when it lists on the Australian stock exchange tomorrow.

Aviation businesses face an uncertain wait and the prospect of financial losses after the grounding of the type of helicopter involved in a fatal crash last week.

Air New Zealand has confirmed it will operate its next $29 Night Rider service between Palmerston North and Auckland.

Virgin Australia is tipped to benefit more from fuel savings in the year's second half after reporting a sharp upturn in its latest trading update.

An expert on airport design says development in the sector will quicken in the next decade, making for better passenger experiences.

Entrepreneurs are expanding the boundaries of rocket and satellite technology as the US makes room for private enterprise.

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, heading back towards a record high after a two-day slide.

From February 20 the airline will run Night Rider services between Auckland, Nelson and Christchurch for a month.

Air fares as low as $1,365 return to Europe are on sale as airlines try to top up planes for the coming year.

Air New Zealand is expected to be one of the standout performers when reporting season starts next month.

Air New Zealand is being investigated over possible misleading or deceptive conduct in the way it sells insurance with air fares.

Qantas will cut fuel surcharges but will replace them with higher base charges as the airline tries to improve margins.

Despite the plummeting cost of crude oil, business commentators say it is unlikely airline passengers will be offered cheaper tickets.