- 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).
- SkyEurope Continues to Bleed as Founder Mandl Heads Upstairs[Jun. 04, 2007]
SkyEurope Airlines reported a consolidated net loss of EUR32.5 million in the fiscal semester ended March 31, a slight amelioration from the EUR33.6 million lost in the year-ago period.
- Aer Arann Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-500[May 25, 2007]
Aer Arann, Ireland's premier regional airline, accepted delivery of its first ATR 72-500 on May 25. This aircraft is the first to be delivered following the signature last year of a contract worth over US$180 million for 10 ATR 72-500s.
- ATR Signs Partnership for Students Maintenance Training[May 25, 2007]
On May 25, ATR signed a partnership with the Aeronautical & Space Institute of Toulouse, and the Council and the Aerospace School of Blagnac (near Toulouse) to set up an educational programme in France aimed at training a number of selected Tanzanian students in certified aeronautical maintenance engineering.
- Northwest Airlines to Offer Year-Round Service Between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Vancouver[May 31, 2007]
On May 31, 2007, Northwest Airlines announced it will resume year-round service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Vancouver.
- Northwest Airlines Congratulates U.S. Government on New China Aviation Agreement[May 25, 2007]
Northwest Airlines applauds the U.S. Government's success in achieving a major liberalization of the U.S.-China market. The new agreement opens the door for important new routes including Detroit-Shanghai, Detroit-Beijing and Minneapolis/St. Paul-Shanghai which Northwest urgently wants to offer its customers.
- Qantas Wallabies Aircraft Takes to The Air[May 25, 2007]
Qantas' flying tribute to the Qantas Wallabies took to the air for the first time on May 25.
- ANA Set to Rise International Fuel Surcharge[May 25, 2007]
On May 25, 2007, ANA applied to the Japanese government to raise its fuel surcharge on international tickets issued on or after July 10 (Tue) this year. The surcharge will remain at the revised level until September 30, 2007.
- Hong Kong: New Terminal Lets Fly at Asia Threat[Jun. 04, 2007]
Hong Kong airport's new terminal will help strengthen the city's position as an Asian and global transportation hub, but competition from rivals in the region continues to grow, analysts said.
- Donate 'JAL Miles For Eco' to Inner Mongolia Greening Project[May 28, 2007]
For the second year running, Japan Airlines (JAL) will support OISCA International's Inner Mongolia Greening Project Against Desertification through 'JAL Miles For Eco'.