- Mainland China Introduces New Aviation Security Measures on Carrying LAGs onto Aircraft[May 01, 2007]
The General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) has introduced new security restrictions on carrying liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) onto aircraft effective from May 1, 2007. The new carry-on restrictions are in accordance with the standards and practices recommended by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
- Taoyuan Stopover Added to Airbus A380 Promo Flight[May 04, 2007]
Taiwan's local plane spotters will be able to catch a glimpse of the A380 next month, as Airbus, manufacturer of the world's largest aircraft, has included Taoyuan International Airport in its promotional flight tour, Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) said on May 3.
- China Southern Hosts Major SkyTeam Forum[Apr. 28, 2007]
On April 28, China Southern Airlines hosted a forum in the resort city of Sanya with senior management of SkyTeam as it reviewed its future membership in the global alliance.
- Hong Kong: Heliport Lease Granted for 18 Years[May 03, 2007]
The Hong Kong SAR Government will soon grant Heli Express the right to expand and operate the helipad on the roof of Shun Tak Building for the next 18 years, Secretary for Economic Development and Labour Stephen Ip Shu-kwan told the Legislative Council on May 2.
- China Eastern Lingers in Red; Air China Raises Stake[Apr. 30, 2007]
China Eastern Airlines' troubles continued into the first quarter as it posted a RMB510.9 million (US$66.26 million) loss, narrowed from a RMB955.1 million deficit in the year-ago quarter.
- Air China Announces Results for First Quarter FY2007[Apr. 29, 2007]
Air China Limited (the "Company", together with its subsidiaries, collectively the "Group") announced its results for the first three months ended March 31, 2007 (the "Period").
- China Southern Airlines Taps ARINC's AviNet Airport for Enhanced Network Efficiency[Apr. 17, 2007]
China Southern Airlines is pleased to announce its selection of AviNet Airport network service from ARINC Incorporated to connect its host computer system at Beijing with growing international passenger operations in Australia, Korea, and Japan.
- China Eastern Launches Direct Flights to South Africa[Apr. 29, 2007]
Travelers from China will no longer need to make a flight transfer while flying to South Africa. The first-ever direct service between China and South Africa officially launched on April 27, 2007.
- Airbus Solicits Chinese Help to Increase A320 Production[Apr. 30, 2007]
Airbus plans to ramp up production of A320 family aircraft to a rate of 34 per month by March 2008, and likely to 40 per month by 2010 with help from a Chinese assembly line, to take advantage of rising sales.
- China Airlines Temporarily Closes Its Kaohsiung Airport VIP Lounge for Renovation[Apr. 23, 2007]
To provide better services and comfortable environment for China Airlines' valuable customers. Please be informed that the airline's VIP Lounge at Kaohsiung International Airport has been temporarily closed for renovation, effective from April 28 until June 30, 2007.