- Boeing, Nakash Group of America Sign Deal for Two 787 Dreamliners[Dec. 05, 2006]
On December 5, Boeing and Nakash Group of America announced an order for two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Nakash Group of America is a multi-national, multi-billion dollar conglomerate that owns Arkia Israeli Airlines. Arkia, based in Tel Aviv, will operate the 787s, making it the first airline in Israel to offer 787 services to its passengers.
- In-flight: Expensive Flush[Dec. 07, 2006]
A Chinese airline has calculated that it takes a litre of fuel to flush the toilet at 30,000 feet and is urging passengers to go to the bathroom before they board.
- Light Up on Smokers' Airline[Nov. 23, 2006]
"We would like to remind passengers that smoking is permitted on this flight."
- Court Rejects Smelly Traveller's Claim[Dec. 08, 2006]
A court in Germany rejected a man's compensation claim against an airline after a cabin crew ordered him off a plane because other passengers were offended by his smell, authorities said in November.
- Spring Airlines Landed in Guangzhou[Dec. 01, 2006]
- Heart-saving Defibrillators Installed at Adelaide Airport[Dec. 08, 2006]
Six Automatic External Defibrillation (AED) machines were installed at South Australia's Adelaide Airport in November.
- Top Airport Job Goes to Stanley Hui, Say Sources[Dec. 07, 2006]
Former Dragonair chief Stanley Hui Hon-chung has been appointed chief executive officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, replacing David Pang, sources told The Standard on December 6.
- Regional Asia Moves to China![Dec. 08, 2006]
Over the past four years the Route Development Group (RDG) has organized the highly successful New Route Asia events. Previously held in Malaysia for three years and in Thailand in 2006 New Route Asia have become "must attend" events for air service development professionals in the region.
- China Eastern Launches Shanghai-New York Route[Dec. 07, 2006]
China's Eastern Airlines will begin direct flights from Shanghai to New York on December 8.
- ASI Announces Appointment of New Senior Managers[Dec. 07, 2006]
On December 7, the President of Aviation Strategies International (ASI), Dr. Pierre Coutu, has announced the appointment of Mr. Claude Martel, Mr. Jean-Marc Trottier and Dr. David Ze respectively as ASI's new Executive Vice-President and Vice-President Business Development and Network Operations, and Vice-President Academic Affairs.