- UAE's Capital to Upgrade Airport with US$7 Billion Investment[Sep. 30, 2007]
The United Arab Emirates (UAE)'s capital of Abu Dhabi will upgrade its airport with an investment of US$7 billion to meet increasing needs in air traffic, local newspaper Gulf News reported on Sep. 30.
- Air France-KLM Preparing Iberia Bid[Sep. 27, 2007]
Air France-KLM is preparing to launch a bid for Iberia in conjunction with several Spanish companies, Madrid's Expansion newspaper reported. The consortium likely would include investment firm Torreal and publishing house Grupo Planeta, which currently is the largest shareholder in Vueling Airlines. The AF-KLM offer would keep 51% of Iberia in Spanish hands, allowing it to maintain its traffic rights for non-EU and US routes.
- Kuwait Airways Board Resigns[Sep. 11, 2007]
The state's official news agency, KUNA, cites a senior government minister as saying that the Kuwait Airways chairman and the members of the board submitted their resignations on September 9.
- Qantas Not in Discussions with Linfox[Sep. 17, 2007]
Qantas said on Sep. 17 that it was not in any discussions to purchase the Linfox Group.
- BA Orders New Airbus A380s, Boeing 787s[Sep. 27, 2007]
British Airways (BA) announced on Sep. 27 that it had placed an order for 12 Airbus A380 Superjumbos and 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the largest order the airline has made since 1998.
- Vietnam to Establish Plane Leasing Firm Soon[Sep. 25, 2007]
Vietnamese major state-run firms will form a joint stock company late this month, which is mainly to buy and lease aircraft to sell and re-lease them to national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and regional airlines.
- British Airways to Buy 12 Airbus A380 Aircraft for Long-haul Fleet[Sep. 27, 2007]
British Airways will buy 12 Airbus A380 aircraft as part of the airlines' long term fleet modernisation. The announcement marks the first time British Airways has selected to introduce Airbus aircraft for the company's long haul fleet. The decision vindicates Airbus' product strategy. The A380 is a key part of the solution for sustainable growth and eco efficiency in air transportation.
- A New Airline Arrives on The European Market: CLICK4SKY.com[Sep. 20, 2007]
CLICK4SKY.com is coming to the European market with an offer of low-price tickets, at a guaranteed price, inclusive of all fees and taxes. One-way tickets for services from Prague to 36 European destinations, in 22 countries, are available for US$100 inclusive of fees. CLICK4SKY.com passengers will fly on Czech Airlines aircraft.
- Boeing Welcomes Kidde, Monogram and Moog to The 787 GoldCare Team[Sep. 26, 2007]
The Boeing Company has named Kidde Aerospace & Defense, Monogram Systems and Moog Inc. as partners for GoldCare, the lifecycle support solution for the 787 Dreamliner.
- Boeing Projects US$120 Billion Latin America Market for New Commercial Airplanes[Sep. 26, 2007]
Boeing forecasts that Latin American airlines will need 1,730 airplanes worth US$120 billion over the next 20 years, according to an analysis presented on Sep. 24 at the Latin America Airfinance Conference in Rio de Janeiro.