Aviation
Mast bumping 'unlikely' to have caused fatal crash
An interim report into the fatal crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter in Northland in October has found it is "very unlikely" mast bumping caused the accident.
New air service between Solomons and Kiribati
Kiribati and Solomon Islands have agreed on a new Air Service Agreement.
Passengers evacuated on runway after bomb threat
Passengers were evacuated on the Christchurch Airport runway after a bomb threat was made against an Air NZ flight from Palmerston North this afternoon.
Malaysia Airlines to hand over documents to MH370 families
Malaysia Airlines has agreed to hand over corporate records and documents, it was previously desperate to keep secret, to families of MH370 victims.
Sharon Bown: Air Force Nurse
Kathryn Ryan speaks to Wing Commander Sharon Bown (retired), who suffered severe spinal injuries in an Australian Air Force helicopter crash in 2004 but went on to serve with distinction in Indonesia… Audio
Helicopter maker points to training in NZ over accidents
Helicopter training in New Zealand does not match up with US recommendations, according to the company which makes Robinson R44s in which there have been 18 deaths.
Deaths place Robinson helicopters on watchlist
Helicopter models blamed for 18 deaths in New Zealand have been put on a watchlist, with officials warning there is a real risk of further accidents.
Flying high for Jean
On 16 October 1936 New Zealand aviator Jean Batten made history by becoming the first person to fly solo from England to New Zealand.
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Air NZ claims proposed fire levy will cost millions
Air New Zealand will have to fork out millions of dollars more under a new fire service funding model, the airline says.
Passengers cry as 'flight from hell' lands in NZ
There were tears of relief as passengers on an Air New Zealand flight that struck turbulence, which injured crew, on Sunday landed in Auckland.
Four injured after Air NZ flight hits turbulence
A woman on an Air New Zealand flight that hit strong turbulence shortly after taking off from Vietnam has described it as a flight from hell.
NZ vows to help clear the air of emissions
The government will join an international agreement to deal with greenhouse gas emissions from the aviation industry, the Transport Minister says.
Avoiding mid-air collisions: the Budgie Paradox
Professor Mandyam (Srini) Srinivasan from the University of Queensland has recruited a high-flying team of 10 budgies and is flying them down tunnels to try to make them bump into each other. He's… Audio
Air rage takes off on global flights
Air rage reports rose worldwide last year, with cases of verbally abusive airline passengers and travellers who refused to listen to cabin crew up by almost 17 percent.
Shakes on a plane
The rate of serious mid-air turbulence is increasing. Paul Williams from The University of Reading studies the air patterns that cause turbulence, and reckons that climate change is a big contributor… Audio
Aviation security crucial to prevent terrorist attack.
The Foreign Minister, Murray McCully chairs a Security Council meeting which calls on all countries to make sure they have the highest possible level of aviation security, to prevent the threat of a… Audio
NZ's aviation accident rate 'unacceptable'
Almost half of NZ's helicopter operators admit pushing the limits of their aircrafts, a survey has found.
Helicopter crash caused by blades hitting cabin
The type of helicopter in which two men died should not be flying in New Zealand, their families say.
Cause of low cabin pressure remains unexplained
Air New Zealand crew failed to follow emergency procedure when a domestic flight lost cabin pressure, the TAIC has found.
Claims and counterclaims create capital confusion
A controversial bid to extend Wellington's airport runway was back in the news this week - but not in a way that interested citizens could easily understand. Audio