- Norway to Operate Kabul Airport[Nov. 29, 2006]
Norway is taking over the responsibility of running Kabul International Airport for the next six months, and is also making available a battalion for the NATO Response Force (NRF), said reports reaching here from Oslo on November 29.
- Airport Construction Fees Extended to 2010[Dec. 01, 2006]
China's State Council has approved a proposal to extend the use of airport construction fees until 2010 to help fund the development of the civil aviation industry.
- China Southern Announces New Hotline Number[Nov. 27, 2006]
On November 27, China Southern Airlines has announced a significant change to its Customer Call Center.
- HK: New Overflight Route to Ease Congestion[Nov. 30, 2006]
Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department plans to open a second route for traffic overflying Hong Kong to Guangzhou to relieve air space congestion.
- Hawaiian Air, Virgin Blue Sign New Interline Agreement[Nov. 28, 2006]
Travel to Hawaii from throughout Australia will be much easier from November 28, when Hawaiian Airlines and Virgin Blue activate a new interline agreement.
- Qantas Welcomes A380's Return to Australia[Nov. 28, 2006]
On November 28, Qantas welcomed the return to Australia of the Airbus A380.
- Unemployed Man's Dream Takes Flight[Nov. 30, 2006]
A laid-off worker in China's Anhui Province recently donated a jet aeroplane he made himself to the local science museum.
- Hong Kong Airlines Limited Held Launch Ceremony[Nov. 28, 2006]
On November 28, Hong Kong Airlines proudly celebrates its launch ceremony: "Bauhinia is Our Heart, Soaring beyond Hong Kong Skies" at the Four Seasons Hotel. We are honored to have celebrities and honorable guests coming from government, aviation industry, tourist industry, and business sectors from the Mainland, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong witnessing this important moment in Hong Kong's aviation history.
- Air France Set to Launch LCC[Nov. 28, 2006]
On November 27, Air France unveiled plans to aggressively target the leisure market next summer with a new low-cost carrier that will operate Boeing 737s to destinations in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
- Air Berlin Orders 60 737s as Profit Surges[Nov. 29, 2006]
Air Berlin's shares dropped by more than 14% on November 28, after the airline announced its second major aircraft order in two years and reduced its earnings forecast for the full year despite improved results in the third quarter.