- Passengers Encounter Turbulence on KLM Flight to Japan, 10 Hurt[May 31, 2007]
On May 30, a passenger flight of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ran across turbulence on its way from Amsterdam to Osaka, slightly injuring 7 passengers and 3 crew members, according to Kyodo News.
- Global Airline Traffic Rose in April, Led by Middle East Demand[May 31, 2007]
Global airlines boosted international passenger traffic 5.4 percent in April from a year earlier, led by higher demand for flights to and from the Middle East.
- Singapore Changi Airport's Terminal 3 to Commence Flight Operations in January 2008[May 29, 2007]
Airlines, airport agencies, ground handlers, shop tenants and other airport business partners operating at Singapore Changi Airport's new Terminal 3 can start to move in and set up their offices and systems to prepare for operations. The terminal obtained its Temporary Occupation Permit in April, signifying the completion of its construction phase.
- US FAA Warns More Summer Delays Likely[May 24, 2007]
On May 23, US FAA Administrator Marion Blakey warned of a "tough summer" for travelers, predicting that high traffic and intense weather likely will lead to extensive delays and cancellations, and said the agency will employ technology and flexible flight management procedures in an effort to reduce disruptions.
- Worldwide Search for Some 80 Air Passengers in Tuberculosis Scare[May 31, 2007]
The U.S. health authorities in conjunction with the World Health Organization and national health authorities in Europe begin a worldwide search for passengers and crew members on two trans-Atlantic flights who may have come into contact with a man infected with a potentially deadly form of tuberculosis, media reported on May 30.
- Australia: Adelaide's International Passenger Growth Trails Sydney[May 08, 2007]
The latest figures from Australia's Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics show Adelaide has the second-largest growth in international passenger numbers for any Australian airport.
- Wizz Air Plane Catches Fire at Romanian Airport[May 30, 2007]
On May 30, a Wizz Air Airbus A318 caught fire at an airport in Bucharest, but all the 76 passengers on board were evacuated safely, state news agency Rompres said.
- Strike by Italian Air Traffic Controllers Causes Chaos[May 22, 2007]
On May 22, Italy's air transport sector fell into chaos due to a strike by air traffic controllers, while national carrier Alitalia was also hit by a strike by cabin staff.
- A380 Pilots Fly High in SIA Pay Ruling[May 26, 2007]
A Singapore arbitration court has ruled that pilots who fly the super jumbo A380 should be paid more than those on conventional jumbo jets, setting a benchmark that could have global implications.
- Computer Glitch Hits ANA Flights[May 28, 2007]
Computer system problems forced Japan's No 2 airline, All Nippon Airways to cancel its domestic flights out of Tokyo's Haneda airport on May 27.