- New Head for China Oil Aviation[Feb. 12, 2007]
Jia Changbin has been ordered to resign from his post as general manager of the China Aviation Oil Holding Company (CAOHC) for his involvement in a scandal concerning the Singapore Stock Exchange. He was found guilty by a Singaporean court in 2004.
- Qantas Take-over Gets A Step Closer[Feb. 13, 2007]
A consortium led by Macquarie Bank Ltd came closer to clinching an US$8.7 billion takeover of Australia's Qantas Airways Ltd on Feb. 12 after the airline released an independent report saying the offer was fair.
- JAL Assigns Service Care-fitters at 42 Airports in Japan[Feb. 13, 2007]
To improve service for elderly and physically handicapped travelers, Japan Airlines is assigning 290 qualified caring staff at 42 airports in Japan.
- JAL International Passenger Fare Fuel Surcharges Cut Further[Feb. 13, 2007]
On February 13, 2007, the JAL Group requested approval from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MLIT), to reduce the fuel surcharge placed on nearly all international passenger tickets issued on or after April 1, 2007.
- Strong Revenue and Sale of Leasing Associate Lift SIA 3rd Quarter Net Profit to S$589 Million[Feb. 12, 2007]
Third Quarter 2006-2007
- Tiger Airways Offers More Low Fares on Manila (Clark)-Macau Route[Feb. 12, 2007]
Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, has launched seat sales for its daily flights between Manila (Clark) and Macau with fares starting from USD9.99* for summer travel (March 25 - September 25, 2007). Tiger Airways stays true to its commitment of offering consistently low fares so that more passengers can enjoy affordable travel.
- Russia's Transaero Airlines Lands in Guangzhou[Feb. 13, 2007]
- Vanke, China Aviation Industry Corp I to Form Joint Venture in Property Development[Feb. 09, 2007]
China Vanke Co, China's largest listed property developer, and China Aviation Industry Corp I (AVIC I), China's biggest aircraft maker, agreed to set up a 1 billion yuan property development venture.
- Ralph Fiennes in Mile-high Sex Riddle[Feb. 12, 2007]
British movie star Ralph Fiennes is at the center of a mile-high sex scandal after he allegedly became amorous with an Australian flight attendant during a long-haul flight.
- Taiwan's Top Aviation Official Faces Graft Charges[Feb. 10, 2007]
Taiwan's top aviation official and 28 others have been indicted on corruption charges for allegedly allowing people living near an airport to make false noise compensation claims.