Productivity Commission extols more competition and adopting cloud computing.

Boeing's iconic 747 jumbo jet is gliding deeper into its twilight years, with a new Air Force One fleet offering the strongest sales prospect for a passenger model that no longer fits most airlines' needs.

Singapore's Changi Airport, a traditional stopover for New Zealanders but facing increased pressure from other airports in the Middle East, is expanding rapidly.

Airline chiefs have voted to support tough measures to deal with the growing problem of out-of-control passengers, who are often fuelled by excess alcohol.

Air New Zealand is replacing its Airbus international aircraft with new models worth $1.6 billion as it refreshes its fleet.

The aviation industry is awake to the threat of climate change even if politicians are not, said Auckland International Airport executive Martin Fryer.

A controversial landing trial into Auckland Airport will be restarted next year, a report recommends - but with a higher altitude over certain suburbs.

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner will be allowed to fly farther on some long over-water trips after US regulators concluded it has proved its reliability.

More airlines are getting rid of their first-class service with only a few carriers able to sustain top-end cabins, says a report.

A woman had her expensive cosmetics binned in front of her at the airport without an explanation - despite the goods being under the 100ml carry-on limit.

Spending by tourists is up 18 per cent in the past year as the tourism industry continues its recovery from tough times.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in important markets over the next year.

Ryanair is forecasting a return to growth this year after the first profit decline in five years.

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand will extend a $20 million marketing partnership to promote the country in key overseas markets.

Air New Zealand says it is assessing the viability of new routes to Pacific Rim destinations but has "no current plans" to fly to Denver.

Boeing will sell 50 737 aircraft worth at least $3.8 billion to a low-cost carrier, as a loosening of Chinese government controls on low-cost travel stokes demand expectations.

The days of bulk-buying cigarettes at the border are over after the Govt revealed its latest anti-smoking policy would cut the duty-free allowance.

Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.

Auckland Airport says it wants a fixed taxi fare price for a trip into the city to stop exorbitant fares - but it can't take any action until contracts expire in 2016.

Air safety authorities have given the green light for after-dark flights at Queenstown Airport.

Union Pacific, the railroad created with a stroke of Abraham Lincoln's pen, is now tinkering with the next wave of transportation technology: drones.

Auckland residents complaining that aircraft noise over their homes has become intolerable are thanking an anonymous benefactor for contributing thousands to their cause.

Cathay Pacific's catering operations at Chep Lap Kok in Hong Kong last year produced 31.7 million meals for 41 international airlines.

The planned strategic alliance between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines has taken an important step with Singaporean authorities giving it approval.

Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is eyeing New Zealand as a possible destination following a new air service agreement between the two countries.

The proposed codeshare between Air NZ and Singapore Airlines has been given the all clear from Competition Commission Singapore.

The National Government's asset sale programme is complete but the debate about the process just won't go away.