- Korean Air Plans to Set Up Low Cost Carrier[Jun. 05, 2007]
Korean Air Lines, South Korea's largest carrier, plans to set up a low-cost unit to compete with budget airlines that are gaining market share in Asia.
- SWISS to Introduce Service to Shanghai[Jun. 01, 2007]
SWISS is to add a long-haul destination to its network, with the introduction of scheduled service to the key city of Shanghai (China). The service can be operated thanks to the addition of five further aircraft to the SWISS long-haul fleet, enabling the carrier to both increase frequencies on existing routes and introduce service from Switzerland to Shanghai. The addition of Shanghai should boost the Swiss economy and enhance Switzerland's vacation appeal.
- Melbourne Airport Confirms Aeronautical Services Agreement with Airline Partners[May 31, 2007]
On May 31, Melbourne Airport announced that it had reached a five-year pricing agreement with its international airlines, together with domestic carriers including Qantas, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways Australia. This will enable Melbourne Airport to meet the airlines' needs over the next five years.
- Melbourne Airport Forecourt Set for Review[May 30, 2007]
The operational layout of Melbourne Airport's forecourt - the area in front of the terminals - is set to be reviewed over the coming months.
- Asiana Airlines and ANA to Enter Equity Partnership[May 30, 2007]
At a press conference held in Seoul on May 30, 2007, Asiana Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced a cross-shareholding agreement as part of their strategic alliance to strengthen bilateral ties across the board.
- BA: New Heathrow T5 Working Practices Agreed[May 29, 2007]
Agreement has been reached on new working practices for all 6,000 ground staff involved in the move to London Heathrow's Terminal 5, British Airways announced on May 29.
- Boeing Signs Additional Customer to Next-Generation 737 Landing Gear Overhaul/Exchange Program[Jun. 06, 2007]
Boeing Commercial Aviation Services has signed XL Airways UK Limited to the Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. By utilizing the Boeing Service Center Repair Network, customers of the program will receive support anywhere around the world. The program provides quick, reliable access to landing gear repair and replacement which can help return grounded airplanes to service as fast as possible.
- Israeli Jet Makes Emergency Landing at Ben-Gurion Airport[Jun. 04, 2007]
On June 4, a jet of Israeli El Al Airlines made a safe emergency landing at Ben-Gurion International Airport.
- New York Mayor Calls for Calm After Foiled Bomb Plot Against JFK Airport[Jun. 04, 2007]
On June 4, mayor Michael Bloomberg urged New Yorkers to keep calm in his first public comments about an alleged plot to blow up the John F. Kennedy Airport.
- Kingfisher Continues Consolidation Trend with Air Deccan Share Acquisition[Jun. 01, 2007]
The pace of Indian consolidation appears to be ramping up as Kingfisher Airlines took a significant step toward acquiring Bangalore rival Air Deccan with the purchase of a 26% stake for INR5.46 billion (US$133.6 million).