- China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp Plans Jet Fuel Purchase[Jul. 26, 2007]
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp, the nation's biggest jet fuel importer, is seeking to buy as much as 340,000 metric tons of jet fuel for delivery in August and September for Shanghai, Tianjin and Huangpu, Bloomberg News reported, citing a trader who received the offer document.
- China Southern Says to Return to Profit in 1st Half[Jul. 26, 2007]
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd expects to return to profit for the first half of 2007 due to improved business operation, as demand for civil aviation services continue to grow in China.
- Small Aircraft Crashes into Building in Switzerland[Jul. 23, 2007]
On July 23, a small aircraft crashed into a building in the Swiss city of Basel, killing the pilot and injuring three others, local police said.
- Brazil to Build New Airport in Sao Paulo After Tragedy[Jul. 20, 2007]
On July 20, the Brazilian government announced that another airport will be built in Sao Paulo, following the airplane accident that killed about 200 people at Congonhas International Airport earlier.
- US-based Airlines Plan Luxury Upgrades[Jul. 24, 2007]
United Airlines and American Airlines, the nation's largest air carriers, are preparing to go head to head with foreign competitors on costly makeovers designed to attract high-paying customers, the airlines said on July 23.
- Australia: Airport Terminal Mission for A New Flying Squad[Jul. 24, 2007]
Travellers, behave yourselves. Armed, uniformed police have begun patrolling Sydney Airport, the busiest in Australia, keeping an eye on everything from security to the occasional parking breach.
- Peter Wojahn Named Chief Technical Officer at SWISS[Jul. 25, 2007]
The SWISS Board of Directors has appointed Peter Wojahn as the company's new Chief Technical Officer. Wojahn, who is an aviation engineer by profession, will assume his duties on September 1. He will also be a member of the SWISS Extended Management Board in his new capacity.
- Korean Air's U.S. to China Traffic Jumps 55%[Jul. 25, 2007]
Korean Air's growth in passengers from the U.S. to China has skyrocketed 55% year-on-year and the airline expects this strong growth pace to continue through at least 2010.
- Korean Flyers Complain of Unusable Air Miles[Jul. 24, 2007]
A growing number of users of credit cards affiliated with Korean Air and Asiana Airlines are complaining about their air miles programs, saying it is extremely difficult to book an airplane seat with their mileage points.
- EU Foreign Ministers Approve Deal on U.S.-bound Passenger Data Transfer[Jul. 23, 2007]
On July 23, Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) approved a new deal on providing Washington with data of passengers on U.S.-bound flights from Europe for anti-terror purposes.