- 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.
- A350 XWB Family Receives Go-ahead[Dec. 01, 2006]
Airbus was given the go-ahead for the industrial launch of the A350 XWB Family, a new medium capacity long-range extra wide-body Family from the Board of Directors of its parent company EADS. The decision is based on strong market demand and customer backing. Entry into service of the first A350 XWB is planned for 2013.
- Freight Growth Dips, Passenger Demand Rises[Nov. 30, 2006]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its October traffic results showing that year-on-year demand growth for international freight was 2.3%, a sharp drop from the 4.9% growth recorded in September. This is the weakest monthly freight growth rate recorded in a year. By contrast, international passenger demand growth ended a five-month period of slowing growth with a 5.3% increase (up marginally from the 4.7% recorded in September).
- A380 Hailed After Global Test Flight[Dec. 01, 2006]
Airbus A380, the world's largest airliner, made its final stop in Vancouver after a globe-spanning test flight, with company executives saying it performed with flying colors.
- Singapore's Aerospace Industry Enjoys Strong Growth[Dec. 01, 2006]
Singapore's aerospace industry enjoys strong growth, especially in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, said Raymond Lim, Minister for Transport, at a ceremony of Singapore Airlines' new facilities on December 1.
- Brazil to Boost Security at Rio's Airport[Nov. 28, 2006]
A restricted arrival zone will be set up later this week at the Rio De Janeiro International Airport in efforts to protect tourists after recent robbery of a busload of British travelers, the airport authorities announced on November 28.
- Norway to Operate Kabul Airport[Nov. 29, 2006]
Norway is taking over the responsibility of running Kabul International Airport for the next six months, and is also making available a battalion for the NATO Response Force (NRF), said reports reaching here from Oslo on November 29.
- Air France Set to Launch LCC[Nov. 28, 2006]
On November 27, Air France unveiled plans to aggressively target the leisure market next summer with a new low-cost carrier that will operate Boeing 737s to destinations in the Mediterranean and North Africa.
- Dispute Reportedly Delays A350 Decision[Nov. 25, 2006]
A dispute between the French government and the main shareholders of Airbus parent EADS is holding up a decision on the A350 jet's launch, two people close to major EADS shareholders said on November 24.
- Qantas Adjusts Japan Services[Nov. 16, 2006]
On 16 November 2006, Qantas Group announced that its value based airline Jetstar will replace Qantas Airways services from Cairns to Nagoya and Osaka from mid-2007.