- Man Detained for Stealing Aircraft Life Vest[Oct. 24, 2006]
Curiosity landed a man into trouble when police caught him with a life vest he had taken from a previous flight at Beijing Capital International Airport, the China Times reported on October 23.
- Shanghai Aircraft Conversion JV Set Up[Oct. 25, 2006]
China's first foreign-controlled aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) joint venture was established in Shanghai on October 24.
- Oasis Hong Kong 1st Flight Takes off[Oct. 26, 2006]
On October 26, the Hong Kong spirit has once again made history. The first flight of Oasis Hong Kong Airlines took off from Hong Kong International Airport to London Gatwick at 13:05 Hong Kong time, demonstrating the resilience and strength of the Hong Kong community in making dreams come true.
- US Carriers Race for Nonstop Route to China[Oct. 25, 2006]
Competition has intensified between four US airlines for rights to a new route to China next year.
- Hong Kong-Ethiopia ASA Welcomed[Oct. 25, 2006]
On October 25, the Airport Authority Hong Kong welcomed the new Air Services Agreement (ASA) signed the same day between the HKSAR Government and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
- HKIA: 1st to Implement RFID Baggage System[Oct. 27, 2006]
Hong Kong International Airport has become the world's first airport to implement an end-to-end RFID (radio frequency identification) baggage tagging and sorting system.
- Cathay Pacific to Offer Cargo Service to PEK[Oct. 25, 2006]
On 25th October, Cathay Pacific Airways announced that it will add Beijing to its freighter network next month after gaining approval from the Chinese Government to launch a new twice-weekly service. The new service will give a further boost to Hong Kong's position as a leading international freight and logistics hub and gateway to China.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.