- A380 Auction Really Takes Off[Sep. 04, 2007]
Looking to go one better than just getting a fleeting glimpse of a superjumbo Airbus A380 flying over Victoria Harbour?
- Small Plane Crashes into Sea Off Miyazaki Airport[Sep. 02, 2007]
On Sep. 1, a small plane crashed into the sea just off the coast of Miyazaki airport, injuring the pilot, the only one onboard the plane, who was later rescued and hospitalized, police said.
- Japan Airlines to Introduce Domestic First Class[Aug. 29, 2007]
On August 28, Japan Airlines Corp unveiled details of the First Class services it will introduce on Dec 1 for the first time on domestic flights. The First Class services, to be offered for an additional fare of 8,000 yen, will include special-order leather sofas and meals and drinks, according to the airline, which is seeking to turn around its performance.
- ANA Unveils 1st All-Business-Class Airliner[Aug. 31, 2007]
On August 30, All Nippon Airways unveiled the interior of a small jet fitted entirely with Business Class seats at Narita International Airport east of Tokyo.
- FAA Issues CRJ Safety Order[Aug. 30, 2007]
US FAA ordered Bombardier to correct potential flap failures on some 684 CRJ100s/200s operated in the US by Air Wisconsin, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and SkyWest Airlines.
- Bidders Offer Thousands for Seats on First A380 Flight[Aug. 29, 2007]
Bidders have offered thousands of US dollars for seats on the first commercial flight of the super jumbo Airbus A380 as an online auction for seats began in earnest.
- Singapore: New Facility to Analyse Data From Black Boxes of Airliners[Aug. 28, 2007]
Singapore has set up a facility to analyse data from black boxes installed on passenger planes.
- US Regulators Order Inspections on All New Boeing 737s[Aug. 28, 2007]
US federal regulators ordered inspections of the wing slats on all newer Boeing 737 jetliners based on findings about a fire that destroyed a China Airlines 737 in Japan recently.
- Perth's Domestic Airport Branded "Worst in Australia"[Aug. 18, 2007]
Australia's federal politicians have labelled Perth's domestic airport the worst in Australia.
- BA Executives Targeted in Fare-fixing Plot[Aug. 27, 2007]
British Airways Plc Director Gareth Kirkwood, former board member Martin George and eight other managers may face prosecution in the United States after the airline colluded with other carriers in fixing fuel surcharges.