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Aviation expert revisits fatal chain of errors behind the Erebus disaster

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Aviation analyst and YouTuber Mentour Pilot has revisited the chain of events that led to the 1979 Mount Erebus catastrophe, arguing that a mix...

Air NZ Christmas strike averted after in-principle deal with cabin crew

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Air New Zealand short-haul cabin crew have called off a planned strike scheduled for 18 December after reaching an “agreement in principle” with the...

Air NZ and Jetstar services return to normal

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Air New Zealand’s Airbus A320 fleet has returned to normal operations following global software updates prompted by a safety recall affecting around 6000 aircraft,...

Air NZ moves to update A320 fleet after Airbus radiation warning

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Air New Zealand moved rapidly to manage disruptions after Airbus revealed that intense solar radiation could corrupt key flight-control data on A320-family jets, prompting...

Global Airbus A320 software flaw grounds jets, forces Air NZ cancellations

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Air travel across the globe faced major disruption this weekend after Airbus ordered an immediate software change on a “significant number” of its A320-family...

Air New Zealand launches first-ever Christchurch–Adelaide route

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Air New Zealand has launched its first direct service between Christchurch and Adelaide, marking a new milestone in the airline’s trans-Tasman network. The inaugural flight...

Pilot wins age discrimination case against Air NZ

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Veteran Air New Zealand pilot Captain Garth McGearty has won an Employment Court case against the airline after claiming he was unlawfully discriminated against...

Air NZ Auckland–Perth flight diverted to Sydney over fuel discrepancy

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An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Perth was diverted to Sydney after a fuel discrepancy prompted an engineering investigation. Flight NZ175 departed Auckland...

Air NZ flight in precautionary response at Hawke’s Bay airport

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Emergency services were placed on standby at Hawke's Bay Airport on Friday morning after Air New Zealand flight NZ5025 from Auckland to Napier received...

Air NZ Covid jab court case – pilots fight back

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In a recent interview Erika Whittome discusses an ongoing Employment Court case involving 33 Air New Zealand staff—mostly pilots—who were placed on unpaid leave...

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran resigns

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Air New Zealand chief executive Greg Foran has announced his resignation, and is set to leave the airline in October after five years at...

Air New Zealand flight diverted to Wellington due to disruptive passenger

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An Air New Zealand flight from Auckland to Dunedin was diverted to Wellington after a mid-air incident involving a disruptive passenger. Witnesses reported the woman’s...

TAIC appeals for witnesses on board Air NZ flight to Sydney

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The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is appealing for witnesses to an incident involving an Air New Zealand Airbus A320 passenger aircraft, the NZ240 flight...

Bomb threat on Air New Zealand flight, plane lands safely in Sydney

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An Air New Zealand flight from Wellington to Sydney landed safely at Sydney Airport following reports of a bomb threat on board. Flight NZ247, carrying...

Air NZ flight diverted to Nelson due to mid-air emergency

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An Air New Zealand flight en route from Christchurch to Auckland was forced to divert to Nelson early this morning after an emergency was...

Air NZ staff member dismissed after security breaches at Auckland Airport

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An Air New Zealand staff member, Jordyn Antonio-Rooney, was dismissed after using her airport security card to bypass a long Customs queue, resulting in...

Watch: Air NZ flight aborts landing in Wellington due to wind shear

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An Air New Zealand flight from Brisbane to Wellington dramatically aborted its landing on Thursday due to weather conditions. Flight NZ272 was placed in a...

From the Harbour Bridge to the Golden Gate: Celebrating 20 years of connecting Auckland and San Francisco

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It's a walk down memory lane as Air New Zealand today celebrates 20 incredible years of linking New Zealanders directly with the charm and...

Air New Zealand flight faces mid-air scare due to technical faults

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Passengers on an Air New Zealand flight from Christchurch to Invercargill experienced a frightening ordeal when their Dash 8 aircraft circled over Foveaux Strait...

Passenger burned by coffee spill during severe turbulence on Air New Zealand flight

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A passenger suffered burns after turbulence caused a full coffee pot to spill on her during Air New Zealand flight NZ607 from Wellington to...

Bali bound year-round: Air New Zealand extends flights to holiday hotspot

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Kiwi travellers can now book direct flights to one of the world's most popular holiday destinations year-round. Air New Zealand has expanded its non-stop Bali...

Air New Zealand passenger suffers broken leg due to turbulence

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A routine journey from Bali to Auckland turned into a nightmare for German couple Niko and Sasha. Just 30 minutes into Air New Zealand Flight...

Air New Zealand apologises after passenger told she was too big to fly

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Angel Harding, a passenger from Kerikeri says she was humiliated when Air New Zealand staff deemed her too large to fly, leading to her...

Air NZ reports 39% drop in half-year profit

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Air New Zealand has reported a 39% drop in half-year profit, falling from $213 million to $129 million compared to the same period last...

Air NZ flight forced to turn back due to technical issue

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An Air New Zealand flight bound for Vancouver had to return to Auckland approximately an hour and a half after takeoff due to an...

Beware of lost luggage scams, say Auckland Airport and Air NZ

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Auckland Airport and Air New Zealand are warning against a prevalent luggage scam on Facebook, where unclaimed suitcases are falsely offered for $3 each. According...

‘Suspected hydraulic issues’ with Air NZ flight landing at Auckland airport

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Police have assisted emergency responders with an incident at Auckland Airport this morning. 'A domestic Air New Zealand flight from Queenstown was reported to be...

Mission Next Gen Aircraft: Coming to a region near you?

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As part of the airline’s ‘Mission Next Gen Aircraft’ announced late last year, Air New Zealand today opened an Expression of Interest (EOI) to...

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