- UPS Revises A380 Order Agreement with Airbus[Feb. 23, 2007]
U.S. package-delivery giant UPS has signed an agreement with Airbus that sets out a timetable for deciding the status of UPS's order for the freighter version of the A380, UPS said on Feb. 23 in a statement.
- Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines Finalize Order for 787s and 737s[Feb. 23, 2007]
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have signed an order for three 787-8 Dreamliners and two Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range).
- GE, Air India Enter Pact for Eco-friendly Programs[Feb. 20, 2007]
On Feb. 20, General Electric Company (GE) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air India to help the airline achieve its goal of becoming an environmentally sustainable airline with proper environment- friendly programmes and practices.
- British Airways Acquires Four More Airbus A320s[Feb. 21, 2007]
British Airways announced on February 21 that it has placed a firm order for four more Airbus A320 aircraft. The new order brings the total number of Airbus aircraft in operation in the British Airways fleet to 66, with 14 on firm order. This latest order reaffirms the commitment to the A320 Family from one of its first operators.
- Polynesian Blue Records Half Year Profit of NZ$3.62 Million[Feb. 23, 2007]
Polynesian Blue, the joint venture airline of the Government of Samoa and Virgin Blue Airlines, has announced a pre-tax profit of NZ$3.62 million (approximately $6.8m Tala#) for the 6 month period July 1, 2006 to 31 December 2006 - more than three times the result for the 8 month period October 30, 2005 to June 30, 2006 of NZ$1.19 million.
- ABX Air Reports Increased Earnings[Feb. 22, 2007]
ABX Air has reported net earnings of US$68.9 million for the fourth quarter and US$90.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.
- JAL Decides to Introduce Embraer 170 on Domestic Routes[Feb. 22, 2007]
The JAL Group has decided to introduce the Embraer 170 aircraft.
- Martinair Cargo Receives 747-400 Freighter[Feb. 21, 2007]
Martinair Cargo has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400BCF. The freighter, registered PH-MPQ, is scheduled to make its first commercial flight for Martinair Cargo early March.
- Boeing 737 Freighters for Northern Air Cargo[Feb. 21, 2007]
Alaska-based Northern Air Cargo (NAC) will introduce three Boeing 737-200 freighters to its fleet on February 22, 2007. The aircraft will replace the company's ageing fleet of 727 aircraft.
- JAL Announces Board Changes[Feb. 21, 2007]
On February 21, the Japan Airlines Group announced changes to the boards of directors and executive officers of Japan Airlines Corporation (the JAL Group holding company) and Japan Airlines International, the Group's main operating airline.