- HKIA Welcomes Government's Plan to Increase Runway Capacity[May 22, 2007]
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Raymond Lai, welcomed Hong Kong SAR Government's plan to increase Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)'s runway capacity from the present level of 54 aircraft movements per hour to 58 by 2009.
- Boeing and Jeppesen Technology Used by China Eastern Airlines to Expand China Market[May 29, 2007]
On May 29, a China Eastern Airlines Boeing 737-700 completed a flight into Linzhi airport in the mountainous region of Tibet to demonstrate an advanced method for aircraft navigation known as Required Navigation Performance. Through modern avionics and GPS, RNP flight procedures provide operators a highly effective tool for enabling safe and efficient operations in challenging terrain and weather conditions.
- Air China Sponsors Architects and Artists for Huntington's Chinese Garden[May 31, 2007]
Air China will sponsor the travel of more than 50 Chinese architects and artists engaged in one of the largest classical Chinese gardens outside China, now under construction at the Huntington Library in Los Angeles. Air China is an enthusiastic patron of cultural exchange and is proud to support the development of classical Chinese gardens around the world.
- Far East Holdings International Looks for Bigger Role in Aviation Venture[Jun. 02, 2007]
Investment company Far East Holdings International wants to increase its investment in a planned aviation joint-venture company in mainland China to 300 million yuan (HK$306.4 million).
- BA Experiences Double-Digit Growth on Shanghai-London Service[May 31, 2007]
British Airways has experienced year-on-year double-digit growth on its London-Shanghai flight since the flight was launched two years ago.
- Viva Macau Now Means The World to Macau![May 31, 2007]
On May 31, Viva Macau, Asia's low-fare carrier of choice, announced that it had received government approval to launch a wide range of new destinations covering Japan, Korea, Australia, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines. Great travel deals from Macau to all these countries can be expected in the next few months.
- Chongqing Airlines May Take-off in July[May 29, 2007]
Chongqing Airlines, a new airline 60-percent owned by China Southern Airlines Co, may start flying in July, the South China Morning Post said, citing unidentified sources. China Southern will supply aircraft and technical support to Chongqing Airlines, to be established on June 18.
- Third B737 Aircraft Arrives for Hong Kong Express Airways[May 21, 2007]
On May 20, Hong Kong Express Airways took delivery of a new Boeing 737 aircraft. The third of five B737s scheduled to join the airline's fleet during 2007, the new aircraft made its inaugural flight with Hong Kong Express Airways on May 24.
- HKIA Terminal 2 Set to Open[Jun. 01, 2007]
On June 1, Hong Kong International Airport is set for the grand opening of a new terminal built to meet increasing demand for passengers and strengthen its role as a regional and international transportation hub.
- AAHK Fully Complies with Conditions of Environmental Permit for Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility[May 30, 2007]
Following the granting of an Environmental Permit by the Director of Environmental Protection of Hong Kong SAR Government to construct and operate a Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility (PAFF) in Tuen Mun 38, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said they are fully committed to complying with all the conditions imposed in the Permit.