- SilkAir to Revise Fuel Surcharges[May 03, 2007]
As a result of a sustained escalation in the price of jet fuel in recent months, SilkAir will increase its fuel surcharge for tickets issued on or after May 9, 2007:
- British Airways Releases April Traffic Figures[May 03, 2007]
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- Boeing, Panama's Copa Airlines Announce Order for Four 737-800s[May 02, 2007]
On May 02, Boeing and Copa Airlines executives said the Panamanian airline placed an order for four Boeing 737-800 airplanes in a deal valued at approximately US$282 million at list prices.
- Boeing Names Armstrong to Lead New Enterprise Environmental Organization[May 04, 2007]
Boeing has named Mary Armstrong as vice president of Environment, Health and Safety, a new organization designed to integrate and expand the focus of the separate environmental groups and initiatives that currently exist within the company. Armstrong had previously been president of Boeing's Shared Services Group (SSG).
- Boeing Director Nanula Resigns From Board[May 04, 2007]
On May 04, 2007, Richard D. Nanula resigned from the Boeing Company's board of directors. Nanula, former executive vice president and chief financial officer of Amgen, had served on the board since January 2005.
- JAL Announces Revised Consolidated Financial Forecast for FY2006[May 02, 2007]
On May 2, 2007, JAL Group announced a revision of its consolidated financial forecast for FY2006, the year ended March 31, 2007, reflecting the trends of recent performance.
- ABX to Operate 767-200Fs for ANA[May 03, 2007]
ABX Air signed a two-year agreement with ANA to operate two 767-200 freighters to support ANA's cargo operations in Japan, China and Thailand.
- Boeing Delivers Jet Airways' First 777-300ER; New Livery Unveiled[May 01, 2007]
On April 30, the Boeing Company and Jet Airways, India's largest private airline, celebrated the delivery of the airline's first of 10 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplane was delivered in Jet Airways' new paint scheme, that features a new design, colors and typeface. The airplane will enter service on May 5, commemorating the airline's 14th anniversary of operations.
- Boeing Delivers 777s Equipped with Electronic Flight Bag to Continental[May 01, 2007]
On May 01, Boeing and Continental Airlines announced that the airline will be the first U.S. carrier to use the Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on its 777s. Boeing has delivered the second of two 777-200ER airplanes equipped with the Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to Continental Airlines. The airline accepted delivery of their first EFB-equipped 777-200ER in March. Continental also selected the Boeing EFB to retrofit on its previously purchased 777s.
- Bombardier Aerospace Releases Annual Aircraft Market Forecasts[May 01, 2007]
On May 1, Bombardier Aerospace released its annual aircraft market forecasts for the business and commercial aircraft markets.