- Boeing Begins Assembling First Next-Generation 737-700ER[Dec. 13, 2006]
Boeing recently began final assembly of the first Next-Generation 737-700ER (Extended Range), one of the newest members of the world's most successful single-aisle airplane family.
- Australia, Turkey in Air Sign-up[Dec. 11, 2006]
Australia and Turkey have signed a long-awaited civil aviation agreement, with state carrier Turkish Airlines hoping the pact will lead to direct flights between the countries.
- Travel Agents Say Budget Flights May Lose Air NZ Customers[Dec. 11, 2006]
Travel agents say Air New Zealand's plan to have its budget operations pick up more flights across the Tasman could lose it customers.
- U.S. Pilots Charged with Risking Airplane in Disaster in Brazil[Dec. 09, 2006]
On December 8, Brazil's Federal Police charged U.S. pilots Joe Lepore and Jan Paladino of unintentionally risking the safety of the commercial airplane that crashed in the Brazilian rainforest, killing 154 passengers on September 29.
- Boeing 787 Program Ends Year with Celebration of Progress[Dec. 06, 2006]
On December 6, customers, partners and employees gathered at the Boeing Everett factory to celebrate the virtual rollout of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the program's progress over the last year.
- Australia to Introduce New Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage[Dec. 08, 2006]
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile, announced on December 8 that the Australian Government will introduce enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through the screening point at airports for international flights.
- Turkish Airlines to Join Star Alliance[Dec. 09, 2006]
On December 9, the Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance has voted to accept the membership application of Turkish Airlines. This now clears the way for Turkish Airlines to begin the integration process which will subsequently see the airline become the alliance's 21st member carrier.
- Asiana Airlines, ANA to Expand Strategic Partnership[Dec. 06, 2006]
On December 5, Asiana Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) agreed to expand their code-sharing agreement to cover all 18 Korea-Japan routes, and to strengthen strategic collaboration in related fields.
- Myanmar Airport to Accommodate Larger Planes[Dec. 03, 2006]
Myanmar's Yangon International Airport, which is under extension, would have the capacity of accommodating larger aircraft such as Boeing 747 on completion, said a local press report.
- ANA to Lower Int'l Fuel Surcharge from Jan 07[Nov. 16, 2006]
On November 16, 2006, ANA filed an application with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to lower its fuel surcharge on international tickets issued on or after January 1 this year.