- Aircraft Repainting Services Agreement Signed Between GAMECO and Asiana Airlines[Dec. 29, 2006]
On Nov. 1, 2006, at GAMECO's booth during the 6th Airshow China (Zhuhai), GAMECO signed an Aircraft Repainting Services Agreement with Asiana Airlines, who awards GAMECO to perform the repainting of its aircraft.
- JAL Group Releases New Year Vacation Period Traffic Results[Jan. 09, 2007]
On January 9, Japan Airlines Group announced the results for the Japanese "New Year" vacation period, from December 28, 2006 to January 8, 2007. The total number of passengers traveling on JAL Group international and domestic passenger routes was marginally up on the same vacation period last year.
- Singapore Airlines to Review Creative Agency[Jan. 08, 2007]
Singapore Airlines is undertaking a review of its global creative agency relationship.
- Cathay Pacific Improves Connection Times with Air China to Boost Its Hub in Hong Kong[Jan. 08, 2007]
On January 8, Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it has worked with Air China to reduce the "Minimum Connecting Time" (MCT) between the two carriers at Hong Kong International Airport. The move will make more connections available to passengers travelling through Hong Kong as well as reducing waiting times. The MCT revision will also help to further enhance Hong Kong's standing as an international aviation hub and gateway to and from the Chinese Mainland.
- Questions Raised over Airline Safety in Indonesia[Jan. 08, 2007]
Critics raising concerns about Indonesia's disaster response system and the safety of the country's rapidly growing budget airline industry following the disappearance of a Boeing 737 on New Year's Day.
- Top Low Cost Carriers 'to Form Budget Alliance'[Jan. 01, 2007]
Three of the world's best known budget airlines, including Richard Branson's Virgin, will form a Malaysia-based alliance to fly long-distance routes for cut-rate fares, a news report said.
- Not So Happy New Year for Asian Flag Carriers[Jan. 09, 2007]
Asia Pacific's international carriers are facing further reductions in profitability at the operating level in 2007, according to IATA, slumping to around half the level achieved in 2004. IATA stated that lower forecast profits are due to increased competition in the region as a result of liberalisation, growth in aircraft deliveries and new entrants.
- More Airports Changing Hands in 2006[Jan. 09, 2007]
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation notes that 2006 was a bumper year for airport transactions, with 15 major airports/airport groups privatised - or more than one a month. It was the second highest number, according to a new study released by the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, since 1998, when 21 transactions occurred.
- United Airlines to Offer Nonstop China Flight[Jan. 10, 2007]
On January 9, United Airlines of the United States won tentative approval from the US federal government to operate the first-ever nonstop daily flight between Washington and China - a route potentially worth $200 million (euro154 million) a year.
- 30 Killed in Cargo Plane Crash in Iraq[Jan. 10, 2007]
On January 9, a cargo plane carrying Turkish workers crashed during landing at an airport near Baghdad, killing 30 people and injuring two, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said.