On January 30, ATR and Baku-based National Air Company Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), flag carrier of Azerbaijan, have announced the signature of a deal for 6 new ATR aircraft (2 ATR 42-500s and 4 ATR 72-500s).

Qantas's largest shareholder has sold almost half its stake in the airline for less than the price on offer from private equity bidders just days before formal offer documents are due to be sent to shareholders.

Singapore Airlines will reduce its fuel surcharges, following a decline in jet fuel prices in recent weeks.

Airbus has won two new customers for VIP versions of its ultra long-haul A340s - one for an A340-500 and one for an A340-300 - highlighting their strong appeal to the business aviation market. The deals build on a customer-base of 40 or so VIP and government versions of Airbus widebodies already in service.

European plane maker Airbus said on January 29 that it has received orders for two "VIP versions" of its ultra long-haul A340 aircraft from two new customers.

On January 30, Qantas announced that it would take delivery of two additional 72-seat Bombardier Q400 aircraft in January 2008.

With cargo traffic exceeding 120,000 tonnes (+3.6 per cent compared to 2005), Athens International Airport handled its highest volume of cargo since the airport's opening. In addition, the number of flights also enjoyed a 5.5 per cent increase, reaching 190,872.

Cebu Pacific (CEB) registered a 57% growth in passenger traffic for 2006 vs 2005.

Following a decline in jet fuel prices in recent weeks, SilkAir will reduce its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after Tuesday, January 30, 2007:

Qantas is in talks to buy a stake in Vietnam's second-largest carrier, Pacific Airlines, which is transforming itself into a low-cost airline, a Pacific Airlines official says.