Air travel: what could possibly go wrong?
Opinion

David Mackenzie: Air travel: what could possibly go wrong?

International air travel is a muddle as airlines and airports struggle with surging demand that may yet prove fragile.

David Mackenzie 28 Jun 2022
Ultra-long-haul: a new era of Qantas vs Air NZ competition
Opinion

David Mackenzie: Ultra-long-haul: a new era of Qantas vs Air NZ competition

Air NZ may be targeting non-stop flights to New York, but it will quickly need more planes if the service succeeds. Qantas has already ordered some and is eyeing non-stop to Europe as well.

David Mackenzie 10 May 2022
When to press 'go' on the Air NZ capital raise?
Opinion

David Mackenzie: When to press 'go' on the Air NZ capital raise?

Air New Zealand's capital raise is imminent, but it has to go well. Might the war in Ukraine be a new source of delay?

David Mackenzie 29 Mar 2022
Airlines - flying slowly towards sustainability
Opinion

David Mackenzie: Airlines - flying slowly towards sustainability

Zero-emission aircraft will take off, eventually. The aviation industry is exploring what it can do in the meantime.

David Mackenzie 01 Feb 2022