- China Airlines Temporarily Closes Its Kaohsiung Airport VIP Lounge for Renovation[Apr. 23, 2007]
To provide better services and comfortable environment for China Airlines' valuable customers. Please be informed that the airline's VIP Lounge at Kaohsiung International Airport has been temporarily closed for renovation, effective from April 28 until June 30, 2007.
- Cathay Pacific Named as Asia's Top Cargo Carrier[May 02, 2007]
Cathay Pacific Airways was recognised as the top cargo carrier in the region in the Asia Freight & Supply Chain Awards held recently in Macau.
- Fiji Lifts Airport Departure Tax[May 02, 2007]
Fiji has raised its departure tax for visitors from F$30 to F$40 (about AU$22.70 to AU$30.30), effective May 1, 2007.
- Frasca FTDs Get CAAC & FAA Approval[Apr. 18, 2007]
Frasca has received CAAC Level 5 and FAA Level 5 approval on two Cessna 172 Flight Training Devices installed at Qingdao Jiutian Spartan Flight Academy (QJSFA), Qingdao, China (PRC). The simulators feature Frasca's TruVision 170 visual display system and Graphical Instructor Station (GISt). One unit is equipped with Garmin G1000 advanced avionics while the second unit has conventional instrumentation. The FTDs were delivered early, ahead of a 5 month delivery commitment.
- China to Construct More Airports in Central Regions[Apr. 29, 2007]
Six new airports will be built in central China before the end of the decade, said a senior official with the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).
- Demand Driving Asia-Pacific Aviation Growth[May 01, 2007]
Asia-Pacific aviation continues to grow as new carriers prepare to enter the market amid increasing demand for seats, figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) show.
- Top Bartenders Battle It Out to Come Up with Cathay Pacific's New Signature Inflight Drinks[Apr. 26, 2007]
On April 26, Cathay Pacific Airways brought together around 30 of Hong Kong's top bartenders for a unique cocktail competition. Organised in conjunction with the Hong Kong Bartenders Associations (HKBA), the aim of the competition was to select two new signature drinks - one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic - to be served to the airline's First and Business Class passengers across its global network.
- Tallinn, The Latest New Addition to Austrian Route Network From June 4[Apr. 16, 2007]
The Austrian Airlines Group is to expand its route network into another key economic region from June 4, 2007, when it launches a new service to Tallinn, capital of Estonia. In a codeshare agreement with Estonian Air, Austrian will provide one daily Vienna-Tallinn-Vienna frequency on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays respectively. The new service will offer the perfect connections via the Vienna hub into the global route network of the Austrian Airlines Group.
- Air China Offers Partner Bonuses, Discounts to FFP Members[Apr. 30, 2007]
From June 1 through August 31 this year, Air China is offering members of its frequent flyer program, "Air China Companion", special rates at the world-renown Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Companion members will also receive triple mileage credit in their Air China frequent flyer accounts for their qualifying stays with Shangri-La.
- Qantas Unveils New Aircraft Landing System[Apr. 30, 2007]
On April 30, the Qantas Group unveiled a new precision landing system called GPS Landing System (GLS) that uses satellite technology to make landings more efficient, accurate and - ultimately - environmentally friendly.