- Aer Lingus Orders Six A330s, Six A350s[Jun. 07, 2007]
Aer Lingus Group placed an order for six A330-300s and six A350XWBs, with deliveries commencing in 2009 and running though 2014.
- JAL Needs More Restructuring Before Getting Support: Government Bank Head[Jun. 06, 2007]
On June 5, the head of the government-backed Development Bank of Japan said that Japan Airlines Corp needs to implement additional restructuring measures before receiving financial support from its creditor banks.
- Finnair to Start Direct Mumbai-Helsinki Flights[Jun. 12, 2007]
Finland's national carrier Finnair is all set to start direct flights between Helsinki in Finland and Mumbai in India from June 27, Indo-Asian News Service (IANS) quoted Christer Haglund, senior vice president of the airline, as saying on June 12.
- Pacific Blue Goes Green[Jun. 12, 2007]
On June 12, New Zealand airline Pacific Blue officially launched its carbon offset program as part of an integrated strategy to address greenhouse gas emissions. All monies collected from the scheme will go towards Government approved New Zealand projects to reduce carbon emissions.
- Coventry Airport Reduces Fees & Charges by Up to 60%[Jun. 13, 2007]
Coventry Airport's new management is demonstrating its commitment to attract new airlines to the West Midlands Airport by reducing the fees and charges levied at the airport's customers. In some cases the fees have been reduced by more than 60%.
- Qantas Welcomes Return of A380 with First Australian Flight[Jun. 07, 2007]
On June 7, Qantas welcomed the return to Sydney of the Airbus A380 with a special promotional flight - the first time the aircraft has flown with passengers in Australia.
- Name Australia's Newest International Airline or Aircraft[Jun. 07, 2007]
Virgin Blue Airlines is calling on the creative minds of Australians to help name its new International Airline or the aircraft it will operate, scheduled for take off next year.
- BA Releases May Traffic Figures[Jun. 05, 2007]
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- New Rules on Hand Baggage Liquids at Dubai International Airport[May 24, 2007]
Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) will implement new security regulations on hand baggage liquids, aerosols and gels at Dubai International Airport starting June 17, 2007. The announcement follows a recent decision by the General Civil Aviation Authority to enforce rules as specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) for its member states.
- Entrepreneur's Foreign Airport Investment Halted[Jun. 11, 2007]
A Chinese investor's acquisition of a German airport hits a stumbling block after the transaction did not get approval from Ministry of Commerce, reported the China Economic Weekly on June 11.