- New Air China Connection to Milan, Italy[Feb. 28, 2008]
Chinese flag carrier Air China is to launch a new non-stop service from Shanghai to Milan, effective from March 30, 2008.
- Honeywell Approaches Chinese with Its Mechanical Systems[Feb. 18, 2008]
US firm Honeywell Aerospace is hoping to have its Apex integrated cockpit and some mechanical systems on China's MA700 and it also plans to sub-contract out some work on mechanical systems and jointly develop new products with Chinese firms.
- China Delivers 2 MA60 Aircraft to Bolivia[Feb. 25, 2008]
Two brand-new MA60 regional jets have been delivered to Bolivia.
- Cathay Pacific Fires Pilot for Buzzing An Airfield without Permission[Feb. 27, 2008]
A Cathay Pacific Airways pilot has been fired for buzzing a U.S. airfield without permission.
- Philippine Airlines to Fly to Macau Soon[Feb. 27, 2008]
On February 26, the state airline of the Philippines said in Manila that it would launch three routes to China, including Macau SAR, as of March.
- Pudong Airport's New Logistics Zone Ready for Use[Feb. 28, 2008]
Shanghai Airport Authority announced the just-completed West Logistics Zone at Pudong International Airport received final approval from the construction authority to open for service on February 27.
- Shanghai: Airport Operator Sees Soaring Profit[Feb. 27, 2008]
Shanghai International Airport Co, operator of China's second-busiest airfield, said profit rose 12 percent last year.
- China Eastern Rejects Air China's Bid, Says Offer "Lacking Sincerity"[Feb. 28, 2008]
On Feb. 27, China Eastern Airlines formally rejected Air China's bid to raise its stake in the Shanghai-based airline from 12% to just over 26% and said it will continue its search for a strategic investor with a continued preference for Singapore Airlines.
- China Eastern, SAL Working Together in Shanghai[Feb. 27, 2008]
China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines expanded their codeshare arrangement with an eye toward solidifying their presence at their increasingly competitive Shanghai hub.
- Austrian Q400 in Landing Gear Incident[Feb. 26, 2008]
On Feb. 25, Austrian Arrows Q400 operating as Flight OS142 from Nurnberg to Vienna with 67 passengers made an emergency landing in the capital after the pilot noticed a problem with the main display indicating landing gear position.