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Airbus opens new factory - in Alabama

Does Airbus opening a plane factory in the US mean that manufacturing is coming back Stateside?

Air NZ teams to help clean up operations

Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon says airlines can do more to clean up their act and cut greenhouse gas emissions.

United Airlines CEO to resign amid probe

United Airlines chairman and CEO Jeff Smisek has resigned amid a federal corruption probe, the company said.

Christchurch Airport more than doubles profit

Net profit rose to $37.8 million in the 12 months ended June 30, from $15.7 million a year earlier.

Delta offers to pay out for flights running late

Basking in an on-time rate that beats rivals, Delta Air Lines promises to pay up if it can't get road warriors to their destinations more reliably than American and United.

Demand soars for Boeing's former sales dud aircraft

Nine years after production ended for Boeing's 717 jetliner, the former sales dud is one of the most sought-after aircraft in the world.

Japan's first passenger jet ready to fly

After almost four years of delays, the Mitsubishi Regional Jet will make its debut flight in the second half of October.

Airfare wars: Price slashes continue

Domestic airlines are locking heads over flight prices to get customers on board and fares are still being slashed a week into the tussle.

Plummeting temps good news for travellers

Air New Zealand has announced a new promotion, titled Septemperature, where flight prices will be determined by the local temperature in three domestic regions daily.

Gulf carriers cutting into market - US airlines

The three US airlines say competition from rapidly-expanding Persian Gulf carriers has cut their passenger load to the Middle East and Asia by more than 20%.

'This is not about revenge'

Today, Jetstar New Zealand boss Grant Kerr will be in a classic car hurtling around a track near Taupo at 200km/h.

Air NZ willing to welcome Sir Bob back

Air New Zealand boss Christopher Luxon wanted a bob each way when asked about the national carrier's recent high-profile ejection.

Martin Aircraft posts full-year loss

The $5.2m annual loss comes as it continues developing the world's first commercial jetpack, due out next year.

From China to Christchurch

China Southern is expanding into Christchurch with direct services to Guangzhou three times a week using a Dreamliner.

Jetstar's 'payback' on Air NZ

Air NZ boss says Jetstar's entry into the regional market was payback for his airline's foray into Australia.

Air NZ profit: Cheap flights coming

The airline's CEO says to expect a slew of cheap flights off the back of the company's record $496 million profit.

How Air NZ is changing travel

An app will allow travellers to check in, receive flight information, order coffees and enter flight lounges using their Apple watch.

Travel talks: Gai Tyrrell

Melbourne-born Gai Tyrrell always wanted to get into the travel industry after leaving school.