- Indonesian Airline Awaits Chinese Planes[Aug. 24, 2007]
Indonesia's state-run air operator Merpati Nusantara Airlines said on August 24 that the first two passenger planes it bought from China would be delivered later this month.
- Beijing Capital International Airport Promises New Speedy Service[Aug. 30, 2007]
From August 30, passengers traveling through Beijing Capital International Airport will spend no more than 3 minutes going through customs and less than 10 minutes waiting for a security check.
- First Industrial Park in Aviation Sector Inaugurated in SW China[Aug. 21, 2007]
China's aviation industries have begun construction of a high-tech industrial park featuring aerospace and aviation technology in Chengdu, capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
- Public to Name Home-built Commercial Short-haul Jet[Aug. 29, 2007]
The public are being asked to submit names for China's first independently developed commercial regional jet, currently known as the ARJ-21, a source with the AVIC I Commercial Aircraft company said on August 29.
- Cathay Pacific's Wedding Blues[Aug. 30, 2007]
Normally, the toll of wedding bells should usher in happiness and fond wishes.
- Brazil's TAM Airlines Orders 1,000th Boeing 777[Aug. 29, 2007]
On Aug. 29, the Boeing Company announced that an order from Brazil's TAM Airlines for four additional 777-300ERs brings to 1,003 the number of 777s ordered since the first order of the popular widebody in 1990. This announcement also means that, to date in 2007, Boeing has received orders for 100 of the popular 777s.
- Norwegian Air Places US$3.1 Billion Boeing Order[Aug. 30, 2007]
Norwegian Air Shuttle has ordered 42 new Boeing 737-800 airplanes with a list price of US$3.1 billion and secured rights to buy 42 more of the same model, the company said on August 30.
- Air China Says No Merger Plans[Aug. 30, 2007]
Air China Ltd, the world's most valuable carrier, said trading in its shares would resume in the afternoon on August 30 after it was suspended in the morning to give investors time to consider a clarification statement.
- Air New Zealand to Increase Services to China[Aug. 30, 2007]
Air New Zealand will increase services between China and New Zealand to cash in on the growing passenger traffic.
- Dark Clouds Loom over Air Berlin Net[Aug. 30, 2007]
Air Berlin Plc, Europe's third-biggest discount airline, said second-quarter profit slumped 60 percent as the carrier cut prices to compete with Ryanair Holdings Plc.