- China, Airbus Sign Deal for 170 Planes[Oct. 26, 2006]
On October 26, China and European Aircraft giant Airbus signed a framework agreement and a letter of intent for 150 Airbus A320 aircrafts and 20 Airbus A350 airplanes.
- BA Launches RFP for New Longhaul Plane[Oct. 17, 2006]
British Airways has recently launched a competition for new longhaul aircraft by issuing tender documents to aircraft and engine manufacturers.
- China Eastern Sacks Two Top Executives[Oct. 26, 2006]
Two top executives at China Eastern Airlines, one of the country's largest carriers, have been fired for allegedly "breaking the law," the company said on October 26.
- Ryanair is 'Least Liked Airline'?[Oct. 26, 2006]
Ryanair has been voted the world's least liked airline because of cramped seating, unfriendly staff and delays.
- Dragonair Gets New B744 Converted Freighter[Oct. 26, 2006]
On October 26, Dragonair took delivery of the first of five new 747-400 Boeing Converted Freighters, taking the number of all-cargo aircraft it operates to seven.
- Expanded Int'l Arrival Hall Opens at MEL[Oct. 26, 2006]
On October 26, Melbourne Lord Mayor Cr John So opened a major expansion of Melbourne Airport's international arrivals hall, a key part of the airport's half-billion AUD expansion program.
- Dragonair Receives Its 28th Passenger Plane[Oct. 26, 2006]
Dragonair took delivery of its 28th passenger aircraft - and its 13th wide-bodied A330 - at Airbus Industrie's headquarters in Toulouse, France, on October 25.
- Dragonair to Offer More Convenient Schedule[Oct. 24, 2006]
The integration of Dragonair into the Cathay Pacific Group has resulted in a reduction in the minimum connecting time for passengers between the airlines' flights in the winter schedule. The greater flexibility and convenience this provides is one of the highlights of the new schedule, along with the relaunch of services to Phuket on December 15.
- Polynesian Blue to Celebrate 1st Birthday[Oct. 26, 2006]
Polynesian Blue is gearing up to celebrate its first birthday milestone and is sharing the success of its first twelve months with the launch of a super seat sale for flights between Sydney and Apia from October 26.
- China Southern & Boeing Sign US$1.842b Deal[Oct. 18, 2006]
China Southern Airlines said it has signed a deal worth 1.842 billion U.S. dollars with U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing.