The Government's renationalisation of Air New Zealand in 2002 to save the airline from bankruptcy has paid off in the long run.

Wellington International Airport posted a 29 per cent gain as growth in international passenger volumes drove revenue.

The Airbus A320 is a workhorse on short and medium-haul routes.

Flying is still one of the safest ways to travel, despite the accidents that dominate headlines.

The first evening flight from Auckland to Queenstown will touch down on Monday night.

Hypersonic travel that could propel people from London to Sydney in just two hours is one step closer to reality, following a successful test.

Newcomer Hong Kong Airlines has business fares out that will undercut rivals when it starts flying to NZ in November.

Los Angeles Airport is promising an improved experience for passengers as it finishes a series of projects in a multi-billion dollar upgrade.

NZ's relationship with the Philippines is in great shape and growing as the two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Watch what happens in the 90 minutes between when an international flight lands and then takes off again.

Tourism NZ says 18 per cent of of tourists cite The Hobbit trilogy as their reason for visiting New Zealand.

Chengdu is rumoured to be the next Chinese city serviced by Air New Zealand.

A Texas woman claims United refused to honour the US$450 return flight to NZ she tried to book through its website.

New system will revolutionise air traffic management in NZ, reports Bill Bennett.

The world's airlines have ambitious plans to double the fleet of commercial jets during the next two decades.

Air NZ has opted to settle a US price-fixing case for $51 million in the latest of a series of cargo cartel actions it has been fighting around the world.

Fifty-eight sick and disadvantaged children are taking a scenic flight around New Zealand today.

Your flight attendant can deliver a baby on board the plane if necessary.

Chief executive Ed Sims said the organisation could cope with the travel booms but more investment in technology was needed.

Walking through first class to get to economy section can trigger an outburst of 'air rage', a study finds.

Air New Zealand says 2017 earnings won't match the $800m forecast for 2016.

A parade of Persian Gulf emirs in flowing white dishdashas took turns announcing orders for new jets worth more than the gross domestic product of two-thirds of the world's nations.

Singapore's premier cabins are getting a luxurious upgrade - including aviation's widest lie-flat bed.

Air New Zealand has run a successful trial evening flight to Queenstown to test new lights at the resort town's airport.

A new deal between New Zealand and India opens the door for a direct flight between the two countries.

Ever wondered how the toilets on board planes flying 9000m in the air are emptied?

New rival flights from Air New Zealand aren't worrying Philippine Airlines - more kiwis visiting the country will be good for tourism.

There's a massive looming shortage of air traffic controllers - is the solution greater automation?

A specially decked out Airbus A380 is due to arrive in New Zealand soon, painted up to celebrate the legendary UK football fixture - the FA Cup.