Access between countries 'should be like a domestic flight', says Qantas boss.

An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn around after striking a bird this morning.

A deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.

Some measures of air safety have gone backwards, but the risk of being in a plane crash continues to fall.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

Qatar Airways is introducing suites to Business Class, some of which can be converted to a double bed for couples travelling together.

Australian court fines Jetstar and Virgin Australia for having misleading fees.

Airways is revamping its 17-year-old system to cope with more air traffic and save its customers up to $84m.

Ultra long distance airliners need a lot of fuel to reach their destination and engines powerful enough to get all that weight off the ground.

Emirates says the double-decker A380 has added to the success of its Auckland to Dubai service.

Airline pilots want to delay a planning hearing regarding extension on Wellington Airport's runway.

Cathay Pacific is planning direct flights between Christchurch and Hong Kong.

The future of Wellington International Airport's proposed runway extension is unclear.

The Airbus contender to replace the RNZAF's Hercules is making its 100-tonne presence felt in New Zealand this weekend.

The Airbus pitch to sell its massive heavy lift aircraft to New Zealand comes at an awkward time as the plane maker's programme hits financial snags.

New Zealand shares rose yesterday, led by Air New Zealand and Spark New Zealand,

Air New Zealand faces a steep drop in full year profit but says tailwinds including strong tourism and flattening competition will help the company.

Qantas Airways reported a slide in first-half profit but its Jetstar Group did better.

Air New Zealand has joined the panel of carriers providing air services in the government's cross-agency contract designed to get

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

Cathay Pacific has teamed up with Hong Kong Beer Co to brew a beer that is not affected by high altitude flying.

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.

Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.

Airbus is making a play to replace NZ's ageing Hercules by showing off its big military airlifter this week in a bid to woo the public and Defence chiefs.

A global travel industry leader says air fares may have reached low point and flattening capacity and rising oil prices will see them stabilise.

Rolls-Royce has reported a record annual loss of £4.6 billion (NZ$8b) .

Aeroflot is the most powerful airline brand in the world, underpinned by its dominance in its home market, refreshed fleet and new approach to marketing.

The Concorde never realised its full potential. Commercial supersonic flights no longer exist today, and not because we have moved on to faster or better technology.

Air NZ digital head Avi Golan is working to take the pain out of travel with experience from Silicon Valley.

Some return flights to Europe have fallen below $1000 and on sale to London for an "unheard" of $1099.