Zhejiang Rifa Holding Group has set out its bid for a partial takeover of Airwork Holdings, the Auckland-based aircraft services business.

The surge in aircraft orders during the next 20 years is boosting demand for pilots, says Boeing.

Air New Zealand has the best seats in the sky, if you can afford to fly premium economy.

A man who took to Jetstar's Facebook page to say thanks rather than lay a complaint has discovered a little kindness goes a long way.

Kiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express

The US needs to continue to play a leading role when it comes to global trade agreements, Dennis Muilenburg says.

The Kiwi take on Winter Wonderland is a cheeky ode to pavs, Jandals and everything else that makes the holidays here special.

Auckland Airport says the summer peak will be busier than ever and is taking steps to make it as easy as possible.

A US start-up is working to make supersonic speed mainstream, with a passenger jet that travels more than two times the speed of sound.

China Southern Airlines is to ramp up its flights between Guangzhou and Christchurch over the summer.

Fascinating, entertaining and terrifying - the pictures that make the Transportation Security Administration the fourth best Instagram account.

The Business Herald's Grant Bradley has won the Australasian Aviation Press Club aviation journalist of the year.

The best of NZ Herald Business: Brazilian plane maker Embraer has developed a twin jet airlifter that is in the running to replace the RNZAF's aging Hercules.

Grant Bradley gets a ride in an experimental Brazilian cargo plane, dipping, ducking and diving over the plantations of Sao Paulo state.

Pumpkin Patch's outgoing employees may have found a new home after another company reached out to staff.

The chief executive of Ryanair has explained how he intends on making air travel free in 10 years.

Fiji Airways will get the latest model Boeing 737 to operate on its short haul and medium haul routes

Jetstar's New Zealand staff are being given extra training to deal with problems they face dealing with customers.

New Zealanders get to airports early and spend close to $100 when they shop at duty free outlets

Air New Zealand is taking on Ireland's national carrier Aer Lingus ahead of tomorrow's rugby match.

Changes to flight times from Whangarei to Auckland return are disrupting commuters.

One of the world's biggest airlines is drastically cutting perks to compete with budget airlines - you'll even be charged for using overhead compartments.

Qantas has been flying to New Zealand for 76 years and is boosting capacity to meet a surge in demand.

Nasa astronaut Dan Barry makes a strong case for human power in a world where our transportation needs look increasing likely to be

Until President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in and officially assumes office, flights are going to be restricted over New York.

For the fourth year in a row, Air New Zealand has been named the best way to fly.

BIG READ: Ed Sims has been in control at Airways for five years and has spent up on technology to cope with changes.

WATCH: Air New Zealand is extending an invitation to Americans for a post-election break in New Zealand.

Kiwis are less interested in travelling to the US despite the weakening of the greenback, while Americans are interested in one-way flights out.

Passengers travelling to and from Rotorua Airport are set to arrive at a fully refurbished terminal.