- Lufthansa Board Approves Purchase of 15 Bombardier CRJ900 Aircraft[Apr. 17, 2007]
In a release issued on April 17, Deutsche Lufthansa AG confirmed that its Supervisory Board has approved the placement of orders for 15 aircraft in the Bombardier CRJ900 family.
- British Airways Still Examines Options with Its Share Holding in Iberia[Apr. 23, 2007]
British Airways is considering how to use its 10 per cent holding in Iberia following Iberia's announcement that it has received a bid approach.
- Singapore Airlines Finalises Creative Agency Review[Apr. 16, 2007]
Singapore Airlines has finalised the selection of its new creative agency, following a competitive selection process, initiated in January, 2007.
- Hong Kong Express Airways Welcomes Its Second B737[Apr. 23, 2007]
On April 22, Hong Kong Express Airways welcomed the arrival of the newest addition to its growing fleet, a Boeing 737-800, at Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok airport. The new aircraft is the second of five B737's that Hong Kong Express is scheduled to take delivery of during 2007, the first having now been in operation since January.
- ANA Releases Golden Week Holiday Passenger Traffic Forecast[Apr. 20, 2007]
On April 20, ANA Group announced its passenger traffic forecast for Golden Week 2007, which runs from Friday, April 27 to Sunday, May 6, inclusive.
- Singapore Airlines Cargo Launches Services to Nairobi, Kenya[Apr. 13, 2007]
Singapore Airlines Cargo recently commenced a once-weekly service to Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. The inaugural flight landed at Jumo Kenyatta International Airport on March 28, 2007, from Johannesburg. The B747-400 later took off to Brussels with a load of fish and flowers.
- Tiger Airways Introduces New In-flight Entertainment Option on Singapore-Australia Flights[Apr. 22, 2007]
Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, has launched a portable in-flight entertainment option on its Singapore - Australia routes which allow passengers to transform their in-flight cabin into a cinema. This exciting experience will be available on its Singapore - Perth and Singapore - Darwin routes starting April 23, 2007.
- Boeing Honors Top Suppliers with Performance Award[Apr. 18, 2007]
On April 18, the Boeing Company honored 11 companies with its premier supplier award, presented to the company's top suppliers for their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
- JAL Group Releases 2007 Golden Week Vacation Period's Passenger Traffic Forecast[Apr. 20, 2007]
On April 20, Japan Airlines Group announced that travel demand for the traditional Japanese "Golden Week" vacation, stretching this year from April 27 to May 6, is forecast to yield positive results on international and domestic routes. The number of international passenger reservations for Japan flight departures in the period is presently up by 1.2%, and domestic passenger reservations are up by 2.9% on the same period in 2006.
- China Merchants Bank, Hainan Airlines Launch Co-branded Credit Card[Apr. 20, 2007]
On April 19, China Merchants Bank and Hainan Airlines jointly launched a co-branded credit card product.