Kiwijet has selected the British Aerospace AVRO RJ-100 jet for its domestic services, due to begin in late 2008. Chief executive Patrick Weil said the airline would be launched with four of the aircraft, and perhaps two BAE 146-200 QT freighters for domestic cargo operations.

By SHEERAN, Garry Pacific Blue's gone nose to nose with Air New Zealand. Some analysts think it can go the distance. Garry Sheeran reports.

By NEAL, Tracy; FAIRFAX The airline company planning Nelson's first commercial jet service, Kiwijet, is unconcerned about rival airline Pacific Blue's plans to fly domestic routes in New Zealand.

By VAN DEN BERGH, Roeland A FIERCE price war is expected to break out with the arrival of Sir Richard Branson's budget airline Pacific Blue on New Zealand domestic routes.

By VAN DEN BERGH, Roeland The Government has no plans to sell its 80.4 per cent stake in Air New Zealand after news of a takeover bid for Australian airline Qantas by private equity funds.