- easyJet Releases Passenger Statistics for May 2007[Jun. 07, 2007]
Below are the easyJet passenger statistics for May 2007.
- Boeing, Philippine Airlines Agree to 777-300ER Deal[Jun. 05, 2007]
On June 05, the Boeing Company and Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced that the airline has increased its fleet plans for Boeing 777-300ERs to a total of six airplanes with a new order for two of the popular and efficient twinjets. The order is an exercise of purchase rights disclosed in March when PAL placed an order for two 777-300ERs.
- John Holland Aviation Services Welcomed to Melbourne Airport[Jun. 04, 2007]
On June 4, Melbourne Airport has welcomed John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS) to the airport precinct, with the John Holland Group opening a fully-independent aviation maintenance operation on site.
- Airbus Wins Order From Aer Lingus Group[Jun. 07, 2007]
Airbus, the world's largest maker of commercial aircraft, has won an order from Aer Lingus Group for 12 planes valued at US$2.4 billion at list prices.
- Korean Air Plans to Set Up Low Cost Carrier[Jun. 05, 2007]
Korean Air Lines, South Korea's largest carrier, plans to set up a low-cost unit to compete with budget airlines that are gaining market share in Asia.
- Melbourne Airport Confirms Aeronautical Services Agreement with Airline Partners[May 31, 2007]
On May 31, Melbourne Airport announced that it had reached a five-year pricing agreement with its international airlines, together with domestic carriers including Qantas, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways Australia. This will enable Melbourne Airport to meet the airlines' needs over the next five years.
- Asiana Airlines and ANA to Enter Equity Partnership[May 30, 2007]
At a press conference held in Seoul on May 30, 2007, Asiana Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced a cross-shareholding agreement as part of their strategic alliance to strengthen bilateral ties across the board.
- BA: New Heathrow T5 Working Practices Agreed[May 29, 2007]
Agreement has been reached on new working practices for all 6,000 ground staff involved in the move to London Heathrow's Terminal 5, British Airways announced on May 29.
- Boeing Signs Additional Customer to Next-Generation 737 Landing Gear Overhaul/Exchange Program[Jun. 06, 2007]
Boeing Commercial Aviation Services has signed XL Airways UK Limited to the Next-Generation 737 landing gear overhaul and exchange program. By utilizing the Boeing Service Center Repair Network, customers of the program will receive support anywhere around the world. The program provides quick, reliable access to landing gear repair and replacement which can help return grounded airplanes to service as fast as possible.
- Kingfisher Continues Consolidation Trend with Air Deccan Share Acquisition[Jun. 01, 2007]
The pace of Indian consolidation appears to be ramping up as Kingfisher Airlines took a significant step toward acquiring Bangalore rival Air Deccan with the purchase of a 26% stake for INR5.46 billion (US$133.6 million).