- U.S. Airlines Race to Provide In-flight Internet Access[Dec. 21, 2007]
U.S. airlines, racing to bring the Internet to domestic skies, hope that it will generate not only buzz but revenues.
- Rome Backs Air France-KLM's Talks to Buy Alitalia[Dec. 28, 2007]
The Italian government on Dec. 28 approved exclusive talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM, paving the way for the sale of the troubled national carrier to the world's largest airline by sales.
- Air France-KLM Buys London City Carrier VLM Airlines[Dec. 24, 2007]
Air France-KLM said on Dec. 24 that it has agreed to buy European regional carrier VLM Airlines.
- Heavy Snow Strands Airline Passengers in Jilin Province[Dec. 29, 2007]
Heavy snow has stranded nearly 1,000 airline passengers in northeast China's Jilin Province.
- Third Terminal at Beijing Airport to Open in Mid-February[Dec. 30, 2007]
The Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) has just completed construction of its much-anticipated third terminal. Officials are now gearing up for trial runs prior to the terminal's official opening in mid February.
- More U.S.-China Flights Announced[Dec. 28, 2007]
On December 28, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary E. Peters announced a decision to select US Airways to inaugurate its first U.S.-China service in 2009 as well as to award additional U.S.-China passenger flights to American Airlines, Continental Airlines and Northwest Airlines, also for 2009.
- Hong Kong Express Airways Welcomes Liberalisation of Aviation Market Between Hong Kong and Mainland[Dec. 28, 2007]
Hong Kong Express Airways is pleased to learn of a new agreement to further liberalise the aviation market between Hong Kong and mainland China and applauds the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) and the Hong Kong SAR Transport and Housing Bureau for their efforts in further strengthening the aviation link between the Mainland and Hong Kong.
- New Terminal Building at Beijing Airport Ready for Operation[Dec. 29, 2007]
In preparation for a passenger surge during the 2008 Olympics next August, the newly-built No. 3 terminal building at the main airport in Chinese capital has got ready for operation.
- Singapore Airlines Announces Management Appointments[Dec. 26, 2007]
The Board of Singapore Airlines is pleased to announce a new service contract for its Chief Executive Officer, Mr Chew Choon Seng. The new contract will be for three years, from January 2008 to December 2010, and will supersede the current service contract which was to expire in June 2009.
- Singapore Airlines Doubles Flights to Zurich[Dec. 27, 2007]
Singapore Airlines will increase the frequency of flights between Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland's main commercial and cultural centre, from March 2008.