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.

During the large fires in Christchurch’s Port Hills, Fire Emergency New Zealand received a lot of aerial help from numerous helicopters and two fixed-wing agriculture aircraft.

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.

Wings over Wairarapa is a large airshow held at Masterton Aerodrome every two years. However, this years airshow was postponed from February to November. Here’s a quick look into what will be displaying at the airshow.

Over the 2023-24 summer season, the North America - Auckland sector is shaping up to be quite busy. Lets take a deeper dive into the route.

Britten-Norman and Island Aviation are taking a huge leap towards environmental sustainability with a groundbreaking, initiative design. Earlier in September the airline he airline shared a sneak peek of their Britten-Norman Islander aircraft converted to hydrogen power.

The Sunshine Coast-based airline has introduced new routes to the Northern Territory, offering flights to Darwin (from Sunshine and Gold Coast) and Alice Springs (from Melbourne).

Port Moresby based airline, Air Niugini has chosen the Airbus A220 to replace its old fleet of Fokker F100s and F70s.

Early tonight a westpac rescue helicopter was involved in an incident near Mount Pirongia.

Recently, on September 1st New Zealand’s only flying Corsair returned to the sky after over six years in storage at Hood Aerodrome in Masterton.

Earlier today, a Robinson helicopter tipped over during take-off, carrying two passengers. The aircraft sustained damage, and one person was transported to the hospital for treatment.

From September 1st 2023, Qatar Airways will resume direct flights from Doha to Auckland.