- KAL Plane Makes Emergency Landing at Shin Chitose[Jul. 17, 2008]
On July 17, a Korean Air airplane en route to the United States from South Korea made an emergency landing at New Chitose Airport near Sapporo in the afternoon.
- Airlines Operating in Pacific Say Industry in Crisis[Jul. 16, 2008]
Airlines operating in the Pacific region say the industry is in crisis, as a direct result of soaring global fuel prices.
- More Criticism for Qantas over Cigarette Decision[Jul. 17, 2008]
The Australian Medical Association has criticised a decision by Qantas to trial the sale of cigarettes on its international flights.
- New Zealand Airports on Alert After Girl's Abduction[Jul. 14, 2008]
New Zealand airports were all on alert after a five-year-old girl was abducted from an Auckland street on July 14.
- 3 Foreign Airlines Face Charges over Air Cargo Probe in New Zealand[Jul. 16, 2008]
The New Zealand Commerce Commission has filed criminal charges against three airlines it says failed to co-operate during an investigation into air cargo practices, Radio New Zealand reported on Jul. 16.
- EgyptAir Formally Joins Star Alliance[Jul. 11, 2008]
EgyptAir has formally joined Star Alliance, just nine months after the alliance's board voted to accept the Egyptian flag-carrier as a member.
- EADS Finance Director Questioned in Insider Trading Probe[Jul. 14, 2008]
The financial director of European aerospace giant EADS, Hans-Peter Ring, has been questioned as a witness in connection with a French probe into alleged insider trading in the group's shares, a German press report said on July 14.
- Philippines-Netherlands to Increase Flights[Jul. 13, 2008]
The Philippines and the Netherlands have increased air flights between the two countries amid growing demand from overseas Filipino workers and tourists, local newspaper Philippine Daily Inquirer reported on July 13.
- FAA Issues New ADs on MD-80s, 737 Classics[Jul. 10, 2008]
US FAA issued new airworthiness directives this week requiring "repetitive inspections for cracking" of overwing frames on MD-80s and of the upper frame to side frame splice on the fuselage of 737 Classics.
- Canada Court Sets Bail for Air India Terrorist Bomber[Jul. 12, 2008]
A convicted Air India bomber was released after 20 years in jail on C$500,000 bail and on condition that he remain mostly confined to his home, according to a court decision made public on July 11.