- All-Boeing Operator AeroSvit Renews Fleet with Next-Generation 737 Order[Aug. 02, 2007]
AeroSvit-Ukrainian Airlines is ordering up to 14 Boeing 737-800 airplanes. The Kiev-based carrier signed an order for seven 737s valued at US$523 million at list prices, and secured purchase rights for another seven. The order was recently included on the Boeing Commercial Airplanes Orders and Deliveries Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer.
- Five More Airlines to Operate From Terminal 2 of HKIA[Jul. 31, 2007]
On July 31, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) announced that Bangkok Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Qatar Airways, Siem Reap Airways International and Thai Airways will start providing check-in services at Terminal 2 (T2) over the coming three months. Together with Oasis Hong Kong Airlines and Emirates that are currently operating from T2, the new passenger terminal will soon house seven passenger airlines providing services at HKIA.
- United Airlines' Proposed Los Angeles-Shanghai Route to Benefit Regional Economy Significantly[Aug. 02, 2007]
The Los Angeles region will benefit significantly from proposed nonstop airline service to Shanghai, according to city estimates released on August 2.
- CAAC Says More Airports Are Needed in China[Aug. 02, 2007]
Although China has the world's fastest growing civil aviation industry, more airports are needed to extend airline services to more parts of the country, a senior official said recently.
- Hainan Airlines Wins Approval for Grand China Air[Jul. 25, 2007]
China's Hainan Airlines has won approval to restructure its airline units under the Grand China Air name and have its operations base in Beijing. It is a development that it hopes will lead to a foreign stock exchange listing.
- HKIA Showcases Works of World-acclaimed Photographer, Kan Hing-fook[Jul. 20, 2007]
To provide passengers with a dynamic and pleasant experience, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) launched a photo exhibition of Mr Kan Hing-fook, an internationally acclaimed photographer, on July 20. Themed as the Palette of Lights and Colours, the exhibition showcases 30 famous works of Mr Kan.
- Boeing Confirms WestJet Order for 20 Next-Generation 737 Airplanes[Aug. 02, 2007]
On August 02, Boeing confirmed that Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet ordered 20 Next-Generation 737s to add to the airline's all-737 fleet. The order is for 737-700s with conversion rights to 737-800s if desired.
- Wizz Air Announces New Flights From Gdansk to Oslo-Torp[Jul. 30, 2007]
On July 30, Wizz Air announced that it would further enhance its services between Poland and Scandinavia by launching Gdansk - Oslo-Torp route on January 31, 2008.
- Brazil's Embraer Opens Flight Crew Training Center in Singapore[Aug. 02, 2007]
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has announced that it is opening a flight crew training center in Singapore for airlines in the region that operate its airliners.
- Chinese Airline Plans Non-stop Seattle-Beijing Flights[Aug. 02, 2007]
China's Hainan Airlines has applied to operate a non-stop flight between Seattle and Beijing starting next June, according to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC).