- Cathay Pacific Service Staff Honoured for Going Beyond The Call of Duty[Apr. 25, 2007]
On April 25, Cathay Pacific Airways presented special "Betsy Awards" to 13 of its service staff from Hong Kong and overseas for their extraordinary acts of customer service. The Betsy Award - named in honour of Cathay Pacific's first aircraft - is the highest accolade given by the company to recognise service excellence.
- Singapore Changi Airport Celebrates Its Dynamic Relationship with Airline Partners[Apr. 26, 2007]
In today's challenging and rapidly-changing aviation landscape, Singapore Changi Airport continues to perform strongly. This achievement is possible, largely due to the contribution made by airlines operating at Changi Airport. To celebrate the strong and dynamic partnership between the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and its airlines partners, CAAS held the second 'Changi Airline Awards' on April 26 to recognise airlines' contribution to Changi Airport's growth and to honour, in particular, top performing airlines.
- Singapore Changi Airport Wins Best Airport Award for 21 Consecutive Years[Apr. 25, 2007]
Singapore Changi Airport has been crowned Asia's Best Airport for the 21st consecutive year at the 2007 Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards ceremony held in Macau on April 25, 2007. The award is a result of an annual reader survey conducted by Cargonews Asia magazine, a 30-year old publication based in Hong Kong. The votes were cast by decision makers who operate the logistics and cargo supply chains in the Asia Pacific region. Changi beat the other finalists - Hong Kong International Airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport, to clinch this award.
- Boeing Delivers First 737-900ER to Launch Customer Lion Air[Apr. 27, 2007]
On April 27, the Boeing Company and launch-customer Lion Air celebrated the delivery of the first Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplane. The airplane was delivered in a special dual paint scheme that combines the Lion Air lion on the vertical stabilizer and the Boeing livery colors on the fuselage. Boeing launched the 737-900ER program in July 2005 when Jakarta-based Lion Air announced the initial order for 30 of the newest 737 model. To date, Lion Air has ordered 60 737-900ERs.
- TACV Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-500[Apr. 27, 2007]
On April 27, Cape Verde, Praia-based TACV (Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde) accepted delivery of its first ATR 72-500. This aircraft is the first to be delivered following the signature of a US$50 million contract for 3 ATR aircraft (1 ATR 42-500 and 2 ATR 72-500s) in October 2006.
- British Airways Increases Long Haul Fuel Surcharge[Apr. 27, 2007]
British Airways is to increase its longhaul fuel surcharge with effect from Wednesday May 2, 2007, as a result of recent trends in the price of oil.
- ANA Reports Profit for Fiscal Year 2006[Apr. 27, 2007]
On April 27, ANA Group posted a record consolidated operating profit of 92.1 billion yen on a record consolidated revenue of 1.48 trillion yen for the twelve months ended March 31, 2007. This represents a year-on-year improvement of 3.8% and 8.8 % respectively. Consolidated net profit for the period was 32.6 billion yen, the second highest in ANA's history and 22.2% better than the FY2005. The Group's highest net profit was posted in FY2000. Costs incurred by the return of leased aircraft resulted in a 6.3% drop in recurring profit to 62.5 billion yen.
- Boeing, Arik Air Announce Launch of Nigerian Carrier's Widebody Fleet[Apr. 26, 2007]
On April 26, Boeing and Arik Air announced an order for three 787-9s, two 777-200 LRs (Longer Range) and two 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the delivery ceremony for two new 737-700s that will soon begin operations from the airline's home base in Lagos, Nigeria. The list-price value of the new order is approximately US$1.5 billion. The airplanes were previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website.
- China's Yangtze River Delta to Have Airport Web[Apr. 29, 2007]
A group of airports will be constructed and upgraded on the Yangtze River Delta, one of economic engines in China, a senior official with the East China Branch of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) said on April 28.
- Delta Air Lines Emerges From Bankruptcy[Apr. 30, 2007]
Delta Air Lines emerged from bankruptcy protection after "a successful and efficient 19-month restructuring."