- Cathay Pacific Receives Statement of Objections From European Commission[Dec. 24, 2007]
On December 24, Cathay Pacific Airways confirmed that it had received a Statement of Objections (SO) from the European Commission (EC) with regard to its air cargo operations.
- Stronger Links with Mainland, India to Boost Hong Kong Hub Status[Dec. 28, 2007]
Cathay Pacific Airways has welcomed the outcome of the latest discussions between mainland China and Hong Kong governments, which further liberalises and strengthens the aviation links between Hong Kong and the mainland by signing a new memorandum of understanding.
- Air China Again Receives "Best Chinese Airline" Award[Dec. 27, 2007]
Air China has again been named "Best Chinese Airline" by the prestigious Business Traveller magazine. This year's award is the fourth consecutive "Best Airline" annual award Air China has received from Business Traveller. In addition, Air China also received the "Best Airline Economy Class" in this year's reader survey.
- Air China to Raise Air Cargo Unit Stake to 76%[Dec. 28, 2007]
Air China said its board approved a plan to raise the company's holding in its air cargo unit to 76 percent by acquiring conglomerate Citic Pacific's 25 percent stake.
- Air China Chairman Named Top Air Regulator[Dec. 28, 2007]
The chairman of Air China, the world's most valuable airline, has been appointed chief of China's civil aviation regulator, industry sources said on Dec. 28.
- Direct China Flights Could Help Romulus Economy[Dec. 27, 2007]
Romulus officials hope business development is jump-started in 2008 now that one of the main Chinese airlines is set to be offering direct, non-stop service from Beijing to Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
- 5% Pay Rise for Cathay Pacific Staff[Dec. 27, 2007]
Unionized employees at Cathay Pacific Airways are among more than 20,000 staff members at four aviation-related companies who will enjoy an average pay rise of 4.5 percent in 2008.
- Chinese Carriers Under Fire over Airport Fee Delays as Rivalry Intensifies[Dec. 28, 2007]
The China Civil Airports Association (CCAA) said China Southern Airlines, the mainland's biggest in terms of fleet, network and passenger traffic, and 18 other carriers are not paying airport fees on time in an effort to bolster their cash flow.
- Boeing and British Airways Finalize Contract for 24 787 Dreamliners[Dec. 27, 2007]
On Dec. 27, Boeing and London-based British Airways have finalized an order for eight Boeing 787-8s and 16 787-9s, raising the total number of 787s ordered worldwide from 766 to 790 and taking the 787 order book past the 787th mark. The order is valued at US$4.4 billion at list prices. British Airways also placed options for 18 787s and purchase rights for an additional 10.
- Emirates' Growth Could Make It World's Largest Airline[Dec. 27, 2007]
Emirates Airline has ordered a jaw-dropping 245 new widebody planes, but the company's president shuns suggestions that he wants to create the world's biggest airline.