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Boeing wins contract to develop experimental fuel-efficient airliner
Boeing will work with NASA to "build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft" at a cost of over NZ$1 billion.
Engine trouble hits headlines
Air New Zealand hands out lollies before landing. This week its handouts to the media softened bad news for passengers about more engine trouble for its Dreamliners. Audio
Companies urged to push leaders' media profile
A media monitoring company reckons leaders who are ‘out there’ more in the media reap rewards when the news turns bad for them. But would it be better for the rest of us if they stuck to their… Video, Audio
Boeing 737 Max 8 report clears pilots
A report into last month's Ethiopian Airlines crash, which killed 157 people, shows the crew were not able to control the plane, even though they followed all the correct emergency procedures. The… Audio
Polyfest - huge celebration of Pacific dance
RNZ Pacific journalist Koro Vaka'uta talks to Kathryn about the world's biggest Pacific Island dance festival, Polyfest in Auckland is underway. Also Fiji Airways affected by the grounding of Boeing's… Audio
NZ grounds Boeing 737 Max planes following Ethiopia crash
One of the country's largest travel agents says the decision to suspend Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in and out of New Zealand will potentially inconvenience thousands of customers. Audio
157 people killed in Ethiopia Airlines crash
Orient Aviation chief correspondent Tom Ballantyne joins Checkpoint live to discuss the latest Boeing 737 MAX crash in Ethiopia, and what it means for the aviation industry. Audio
China grounds Boeing 737 MAX 8 following Ethiopia crash
China has ordered its airlines to suspend operations of their Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets following the crash in Ethiopia that killed all 157 people on board. Video, Audio
SpaceX crew rocket set for test flight
The first flight of a SpaceX rocket tailored to fly astronauts to the International Space Station is getting set for liftoff.
Trump wants Air Force One order cancelled
US President-elect Donald Trump wants to cut government costs by cancelling the order for new planes to carry the American president. Audio