Long-awaited improvements to Air New Zealand Dreamliner cabins finally are underway. The major refresh of the airline’s Boeing 787-9 fleet has begun, with the first of 14 787-9 jets beginning the retrofitting process at Singapore.

Recently, Air New Zealand requested daily aircraft slots at London Heathrow Airport however this request was denied. Although, the airline did receive daily slots at nearby London Gatwick Airport for use as early as July 2025.

Recently, the annual NZ Airports Awards were handed out in Hamilton, honouring the large and small aviation hubs in New Zealand.

A 25-year-old man was taken into custody at Sydney Airport after allegedly assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight from Wellington to Sydney.

An Air New Zealand flight from Perth to Auckland was unexpectedly diverted to Melbourne after an unruly passenger caused a disturbance mid-flight.

Dunedin Airport has gone viral and made global headlines after introducing a three-minute time limit on hugs in its free drop-off zone.

Recently, Barrier Air announced that they will soon commence flights to Kerikeri from Auckland. The airline is currently best known in Northland for it’s popular Auckland to Kaitaia route which it was been flying since 2015.

Recently we flew with Fly DC3 from Ardmore, this article gives an insight into the amazing airline.

On Easter weekend this year, the biennial airshow, Warbirds Over Wānaka returned to the skies of Wānaka for the first time since 2018 after a series of cancellations due to the COVID pandemic.

On the 10th of March, NZ Warbirds took to the sky with a number of their vintage aircraft based in Ardmore. Displays included the debut of the freshly restored Mosquito.

Air New Zealand faces financial stress due to Pratt and Whitney engine issues, impacting flights and finances. Intense competition, especially from US airlines like United, exacerbates their struggles, with increased flights offering consumers more choices. The airline also incurs hefty costs for engine fixes, likely leading to higher fares for both international and domestic flights.

The ex-RNZAF de Havilland DH98 Mosquito NZ2308 is weeks away from the end of a fifteen-year restoration and Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow has secured one of the world’s most iconic WWII fighter-bomber aircraft for its Easter 2024 airshow.

Warbirds Over Wanaka revealed the United States Air Force will showcase the F-16 fighter jet and C-17 at their Easter airshow, highlighting aviation evolution and offering insight into armed forces careers. The F-16's agility and speed, along with the C-17's impressive size, will be key attractions.

Air New Zealand is almost ready to launch it’s new Skynest, offering lie-flat sleeping pods for economy passengers on Boeing 787-9 planes by 2024. Additionally, the airline will introduce new Business Premier seats with enhanced privacy and lie-flat features on the same planes.

With a busy summer already featuring aviation displays at the bi-yearly airshow, Wings Over Wairarapa and the Tauranga Airport Aero day, there are plenty of aviation events coming up to suit your inner avgeek.

Previously, Air New Zealand turned to Spanish carrier, Wamos Air to lease a single A330 to keep up with demand and avoid cancellations. However, this aircraft recently said “adiós” to Air New Zealand, heading back to Spain in October. After just one month though, our national airline confirmed that it will return early next year.

Kiwi travellers will soon enjoy complimentary high-speed internet during select domestic flights.

In order to keep up with the busy summer rush, Aircalin is intensifying its flight schedule from November 15 this year. To keep up with this increase in flights, Aircalin will wet-lease a single Airbus A319 from Amelia International.

P & W manufacturing issues causing problems for Air New Zealand’s A320/1 NEO Aircraft.

Recently Wellington Airport have announced exciting new projects to revitalise areas in the surrounding suburbs of Rongotai and Lyall Bay. Let's take a look at what they have planned.