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Wine experts picked for Air NZ cellar

Air NZ has appointed two leading international wine judges and commentators to help select the one million bottles of wine its passengers drink annually.

Incredible footage of Boeing 787

Boeing has released video of a 787-9 Dreamliner practising for the Paris Air Show in the skies above Washington State.

Airlines craving longest-ever narrow-body plane

Boeing is considering the largest-ever narrow-body jetliner to fill a void left when production of the 757 model ended.

Threat of competition hits Air NZ stock

Air New Zealand shares fell by nearly 5 per cent after news that it could face competition on its lucrative direct routes to the United States.

Airline feud shadows industry amid 80pc surge in profit

Global airlines buoyed by a record profit forecast are also grappling with how to mend a rift between US and Gulf carriers.

Your bag should be this big

A world airline group has agreed what the proper size of a carry-on bag should be - so everyone can bring one aboard.

Possibility of new US flights

Qantas and American Airlines have announced a significant expansion of flying across the Pacific - opening up the possibility of new flights.

Aviation profits on upwards flight path

Airline profits are expected to almost double this year to US$29.3 billion - amounting to US$8.27 per passenger carried.

Drone comp attracts interest

A contest to develop new drone technology for the film industry has attracted 30 entries a month out from the cut-off point.

New flight path into Auckland Airport

Jets approaching Auckland will use a third satellite-guided flight path from September, in an attempt to reduce fuel use and spread air traffic over a wider area.

Drone rules for NZ coming, says Minister

'Cheers' as Jones ejected

Passengers applauded when millionaire businessman Sir Bob Jones was escorted off a flight in Auckland today.

Bob Jones ejected from flight

Captain ordered aviation security to remove Jones after the property magnate refused to follow crew instructions on a plane.

Airport hoping to make connections

Auckland Airport chief executive Adrian Littlewood says his company is working hard to develop systems and technology to defer infrastructure investment.

Airways NZ to train controllers in Dubai

Emirates Aviation University and Airways New Zealand have opened a purpose-built air traffic control training facility in Dubai.

Airbus aims to help cut jet emissions

Airbus has launched a programme to help airlines reduce their environmental footprint as an international aviation organisation works to cut the growth of emissions.

Mercedes' new plane interior

Mercedes-Benz has teamed with Lufthansa to develop airline interiors for short and medium haul private aircraft.

Tax at odds with travel message

The announcement of plans to impose an "Anti-Travel Tax" came at an unfortunate time for Transport Minister Simon Bridges, writes Grant Bradley.