- Cross-Strait Charter Flight Services to Be Expanded[May 03, 2007]
The Chinese mainland is considering opening six more airports to non-stop charter flights across the Taiwan Strait to cope with rising passenger traffic, a senior civil aviation official has said.
- Air Bridge Cargo Awards Ameco Beijing Line Maintenance[Apr. 25, 2007]
From May 1, 2007, Ameco Beijing started to provide line maintenance services in Shanghai and Moscow for Air Bridge Cargo (ABC), which is based in Moscow.
- Mainland China Introduces New Aviation Security Measures on Carrying LAGs onto Aircraft[May 01, 2007]
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has introduced new security restrictions on carrying liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) onto aircraft effective from May 1, 2007. The new carry-on restrictions are in accordance with the standards and practices recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- Boeing Delivers Jet Airways' First 777-300ER; New Livery Unveiled[May 01, 2007]
On April 30, the Boeing Company and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, celebrated the delivery of the airline's first of 10 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplane was delivered in Jet Airways' new paint scheme, that features a new design, colors and typeface. The airplane will enter service on May 5, commemorating the airline's 14th anniversary of operations.
- Cebupacificair.com is Philippines' Number 1 Travel Website[May 03, 2007]
Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines' leading domestic airline and low fare leader, has announced that its website, www.cebupacificair.com, is now the most visited travel website in the country today based on Alexa Top Sites report. Alexa Internet is a company that provides web information services as well as website traffic statistics (www.alexa.com). CEB's website ranked 147 among all sites visited from the Philippines as of May 2, 2007.
- Boeing Delivers 777s Equipped with Electronic Flight Bag to Continental[May 01, 2007]
On May 01, Boeing and Continental Airlines announced that the airline will be the first U.S. carrier to use the Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on its 777s. Boeing has delivered the second of two 777-200ER airplanes equipped with the Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to Continental Airlines. The airline accepted delivery of their first EFB-equipped 777-200ER in March. Continental also selected the Boeing EFB to retrofit on its previously purchased 777s.
- Australia: Bilateral Air Services Negotiations with Brunei Successful[Apr. 26, 2007]
On April 26, Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile MP, announced the successful conclusion of talks between Australia and Brunei Darussalam, revising bilateral air services arrangements.
- Melbourne Airport Welcomes Productivity Commission Response[May 01, 2007]
Melbourne Airport has welcomed the Australian Government's response to the Productivity Commission's Review of Price Regulation of Airport Services.
- First Boeing 737-900ER in Commercial Service in Indonesia[May 02, 2007]
Indonesian airline Lion Air became the world's first company to operate Boeing 737-900ER for commercial purposes on May 2 when the plane of the top end in the globally dominant 737 series flew from Jakarta to Makassar.
- Virgin Blue to Land A Corporate Lounge Facility in Canberra[May 02, 2007]
On May 2, Virgin Blue Airlines announced it will open its fifth airport lounge in Canberra as part of plans to capture a greater share of business and Government traveller markets.