- Cathay Pacific Named as Asia's Top Cargo Carrier[May 02, 2007]
Cathay Pacific Airways was recognised as the top cargo carrier in the region in the Asia Freight & Supply Chain Awards held recently in Macau.
- Frasca FTDs Get CAAC & FAA Approval[Apr. 18, 2007]
Frasca has received CAAC Level 5 and FAA Level 5 approval on two Cessna 172 Flight Training Devices installed at Qingdao Jiutian Spartan Flight Academy (QJSFA), Qingdao, China (PRC). The simulators feature Frasca's TruVision 170 visual display system and Graphical Instructor Station (GISt). One unit is equipped with Garmin G1000 advanced avionics while the second unit has conventional instrumentation. The FTDs were delivered early, ahead of a 5 month delivery commitment.
- China to Construct More Airports in Central Regions[Apr. 29, 2007]
Six new airports will be built in central China before the end of the decade, said a senior official with the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).
- Top Bartenders Battle It Out to Come Up with Cathay Pacific's New Signature Inflight Drinks[Apr. 26, 2007]
On April 26, Cathay Pacific Airways brought together around 30 of Hong Kong's top bartenders for a unique cocktail competition. Organised in conjunction with the Hong Kong Bartenders Associations (HKBA), the aim of the competition was to select two new signature drinks - one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic - to be served to the airline's First and Business Class passengers across its global network.
- Air China Offers Partner Bonuses, Discounts to FFP Members[Apr. 30, 2007]
From June 1 through August 31 this year, Air China is offering members of its frequent flyer program, "Air China Companion", special rates at the world-renown Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts. Companion members will also receive triple mileage credit in their Air China frequent flyer accounts for their qualifying stays with Shangri-La.
- Cathay Pacific Service Staff Honoured for Going Beyond The Call of Duty[Apr. 25, 2007]
On April 25, Cathay Pacific Airways presented special "Betsy Awards" to 13 of its service staff from Hong Kong and overseas for their extraordinary acts of customer service. The Betsy Award - named in honour of Cathay Pacific's first aircraft - is the highest accolade given by the company to recognise service excellence.
- China's Yangtze River Delta to Have Airport Web[Apr. 29, 2007]
A group of airports will be constructed and upgraded on the Yangtze River Delta, one of economic engines in China, a senior official with the East China Branch of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) said on April 28.
- China, New Zealand to Amend Air Services Agreement[Apr. 23, 2007]
On April 21, China and New Zealand agreed to amend their air services agreement so that their airlines can establish commercial code-share arrangements.
- China Southern to Join SkyTeam Before Year End[Apr. 27, 2007]
China Southern Airlines (China Southern) will join SkyTeam before the end of the year, the first Chinese airline to join an international airline alliance, as announced by Liu Shaoyong, general manager of China Southern.
- Growing Security Needs to Fuel Eurocopter Sales[Apr. 30, 2007]
Eurocopter, the world's biggest helicopter maker, expects steady sales growth in China this year as public security forces seek the latest air-patrol gear.