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Departing boss says the airline job is unique and requires special skills.
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From the risk of pandemics to facing political attacks - the Air NZ top seat is a hot one.
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Comment: A new chief executive and a new chair will mean a reboot at the airline.
Departing Air NZ chief won't rule out politics
Luxon will step down from day to day leadership of the airline on September 25.
Global airline group blasts Airways NZ for 21% fee hike
Airlines say the New Zealand approach is much different to that in Australia.
Air NZ plane pulls out of landing as another aircraft on runway
Airways says the go-around was standard procedure and aircraft were not at risk.
Pilots frustrated at Govt stance on high powered lasers
A members bill to toughen penalties for reckless laser use is not getting Govt support.
Qantas puts Dreamliners on summer transtasman route
The airline will use the service as a way of promoting its plane in the NZ market.
Air NZ working on the Holy Grail - lie flat in economy class
Passengers and crew have been testing new seats for months in a secret venue.
Man sues Boeing, claims co-workers used n-word and put noose at his desk
The airline is denying the claims.
What new Qantas flights to Chicago mean for Kiwis
Qantas will fly in to the Windy City - a destination that has been a winner for Air NZ.
Dreamliner alert: Air NZ checking planes for fire-fighting fault
US authority warns that problem could lead to uncontrollable engine fire and wing failure.
Mid-air collisions: What's being done to avoid them
Technology was developed over decades to protect airliners from hitting each other.
'Don't be creepy': CAA issues drone warning to real estate agents
Drone operators who breach CAA rules could face prosecution or fines.
What's next for Jetstar - the airline that changed flying around NZ
You may not get many extras but the Qantas-owned airline has changed the way we travel.
Air NZ removes straight to gate domestic check-in
All travellers will have to check-in via the Air NZ app or a kiosk for domestic flights.
Flying taxi tested on NZ soil
New Zealand could beat Uber to launch the first ever flying taxi.
Has the Govt got the $1b Hercules replacement right?
COMMENT: Replacing Hercules with Hercules - was it the only option?
Air NZ spells out what sort of tattoos won't fly
Lawyer warns the airline could face more flak even after changing visible ink policy
Air NZ confirms U-turn on visible staff tattoos
Air NZ says it has listened to staff and customers and is reversing policy
Air New Zealand poised to announce backdown on tattoos
Airline is set to announce a policy change.
Boeing wanted to wait 3 years to fix safety alert on 737 Max
Boeing acknowledged that it originally planned to fix a cockpit warning light in 2020.
Peters calls for Air NZ to reassess Vanuatu service suspension
Air New Zealand stopped flying to Vanuatu in January 2016.
Why tourism expert finds Instagram influencers painful
Author says filtered lives create an unrealistic picture of travel destinations
Air Chathams: Next flight for the little airline that could
Airline filled in when others pulled out and is preparing for one of its biggest moves.
Watch: Qantas 737 flight deck view of landing at Queenstown
Queenstown Airport has one of the country's trickiest approaches - here's how its done.
Watch: Inside Qatar's luxury suite with the flying double bed
The business class battle is heating up with Qatar launching its suites on Auckland route
What's wrong with this photo? Air NZ boss blasts industry
Just two chief executives out of 27 on industry body's top Board of Governors are women.
One of pirate radio's founders among business people honoured
Business people honoured include a radio pioneer to a campaigner for wool.
Profits dip as airlines ride out rough air
IATA says weaker global market and rising fuel prices squeezing industry.
Late change, and fatal flaws, in a Boeing 737 Max design
New York Times: Based on misguided assumptions, many involved made critical decisions.
Parts are dropping off planes. Should we be worried?
The thought of missing aircraft parts - or worse, falling parts - raises questions.
Crisis Management: How companies can prevent consumer outrage
Air New Zealand and Harcourts could have avoided a backlash.