- GE to Buy Smiths Aerospace Unit[Jan. 16, 2007]
General Electric Co, the world's biggest jet-engine maker, agreed to buy Smiths Group Plc's aerospace business for US$4.8 billion amid record demand for commercial aircraft.
- JAL Group Releases International Passenger Route, Flight Frequency & Fleet Plan FY2007[Jan. 17, 2007]
On January 17, the JAL Group announced its international passenger route, flight frequency and fleet plan for fiscal year 2007, the year beginning April 1, 2007 through to March 31, 2008.
- Singapore Faces Air Cargo Challenge[Jan. 17, 2007]
Small countries with no natural resources usually have to be inventive to survive.
- Shenzhen Airlines to Fly Organs for Free[Jan. 17, 2007]
Shenzhen Airlines, China's largest private carrier, signed an agreement to transport donated corneas and other human organs free of charge for three medical organizations on January 16.
- China Announces 20% Cut in Airline Fuel Surcharge[Jan. 17, 2007]
On January 17, the Chinese government on announced a cut of 20 percent in the fuel surcharge on domestic flights from later this week, days after a reduction in the wholesale price of aviation kerosene.
- No-frills Airlines Set to Take-off in Asia-Pacific Region[Jan. 16, 2007]
When 32-year-old Zhu Zhaorui wrapped up an 84-day, 14-nation tour in 2002 at a cost of US$3,000, many of his Chinese friends were left wondering how he managed to cover his airfares for that amount, let alone other costs.
- Foreign Pilots Feel at Home in Chengdu[Jan. 15, 2007]
Standing in the lobby of United Eagle Airlines Co Ltd head office in Chengdu, capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province, Philippe Burtonboy appears happy and relaxed.
- Once More unto Airport Security Breach in U.S.[Jan. 16, 2007]
Newark International Airport: I disembark at Gate C85, with my two daughters, from Continental Flight 488 at 5:55 am. We've just arrived from Puerto Rico, our skin tight with sunburn and salt. I navigate the terminal at the minimal level of consciousness required to find the baggage claim, collect our suitcases, and get into the taxi line.
- Jet with Anti-missile System Leaves LAX[Jan. 17, 2007]
An MD-10 cargo jet equipped with Northrop Grumman's Guardian anti-missile system took off from Los Angeles International Airport on a commercial flight on January 16, the company said.
- GE Close to Acquiring Smiths Group[Jan. 15, 2007]
General Electric is close to an agreement to buy the aerospace division of British industrial firm Smiths Group PLC for about 2.5 billion pounds, The Wall Street Journal reported on its website.