- Travelport Emphasises on Capabilities[Jul. 10, 2006]
Emphasising on its unique multi-channel distribution capabilities - Travelport has shared that it has strengthened its relationship with Virgin Atlantic. The two companies have signed an agreement to identify and develop new distribution opportunities. (7/10/2006)
- Airbus Confirms New CEO Streiff[Jul. 10, 2006]
Airbus's shareholder committee officially confirmed Christian Streiff as president and CEO Friday as the aircraft manufacturer began to move forward following last month's A380 program setback and its politically contentious fallout, which led to the resignation of former CEO Gustav Humbert (ATWOnline, July 3).
- Iberia Pilots Strike Over Discount Unit[Jul. 09, 2006]
MADRID, Spain (AP) -- A pilots strike that could ground about 240 daily flights throughout the week began Monday after talks between the Spanish flagship carrier Iberia and union leaders ended without agreement.
- Over 150 Killed in Air Crash in Russia[Jul. 10, 2006]
Over 150 people were killed in a plane accident in the Siberian city of Irkutsk in Russia early on Sunday, Russian news agencies reported.
- China International Aviation Expo 2007[Jul. 05, 2006]
BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) -- China International Aviation Exposition 2007 will be held from September 19 to 22 of 2007 in Beijing, which will attract international aviation giants including Boeing and Airbus.
- Seven Killed in Israeli Air Strike:Gaza[Jul. 06, 2006]
- Europe Closes in on Environmental Taxes[Jul. 06, 2006]
The European Parliament gave its resounding approval Tuesday to new fuel taxes, the ending of airlines' Value Added Tax exemption and a closed emissions trading scheme, urging the EU to "take a leadership position in global aviation in order to reduce the climate change impact of aviation."By a vote of 439 to 74 with 102 abstentions, members called on the European Commission to introduce a fuel tax on nearly all domestic and intra-EU flights that, according to press reports, would double the cost of many flights offered by low-fare carriers. It also voted to end aviation's VAT exemption, which would "further level the playing field and bring fiscal as well as environmental benefits."
- Cabo Verde Airlines Marks 10m Investment[Jul. 05, 2006]
Cabo Verde Airlines (Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde, TACV), the Republic of Cape Verde's flag carrier has marked an investment worth $10 million over 10 years. The company has selected SITA's Horizon portfolio to introduce e-ticketing and e-commerce services. (7/5/2006)
- Virgin Seeks 100,000 for Jamaica Route[Jul. 04, 2006]
Sir Richard Branson donned a Jamaica shirt, his best dreadlocks and an imitation spliff as his airline made its inaugural flight to Jamaica.
- Boeing Company Appoints Europe President[Jul. 04, 2006]
The Boeing Company is naming Henryka Bochniarz as president of Boeing Central and Eastern Europe.