- Heathrow Hassle Costs UK[Aug. 03, 2007]
London's ambition to overtake New York as the world's preeminent city faces a big obstacle: its gateway, Heathrow Airport, is enough to make visitors feel like flying home before they even see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace or the City financial district.
- Airlines Trial Joint Shuttle Service on Beijing-Shanghai Route[Aug. 03, 2007]
Under the coordination of General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC), five Chinese airlines will start trial operations of a new joint shuttle service between Beijing and Shanghai on August 6.
- EU to Ease Aviation Security Rule on Liquids[Jul. 31, 2007]
On July 31, the European Commission adopted a regulation to allow duty-free liquids bought in certain countries to transfer at airports in the European Union (EU).
- Suspicious Luggage Forces Evacuation at U.S. Long Beach Airport[Jul. 26, 2007]
On July 26, the Long Beach Airport in the Los Angeles area was evacuated after a suspicious luggage was discovered, police said.
- Rich Businessmen in China's Coastal Province Hooked on Private Jets[Jul. 29, 2007]
Having been high-flyers in business, magnates in east China's Zhejiang Province are taking the tag literally, with more of them interested in private planes.
- Security Measures Remain Normal at U.S. Airports Despite Terror Alert[Jul. 25, 2007]
Security measures remained normal at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and other airfields on July 25 despite a national terror alert in the U.S.
- Alitalia Shares Lower After Management Shake-up[Aug. 01, 2007]
Alitalia shares opened lower on August 1 after the surprise resignation of Chairman Berardino Libonati, after only seven months in the job.
- Chinese Carriers Still Face Hurdles Despite Better First Half Results[Aug. 03, 2007]
Despite the fact that one Chinese airline after another has forecast a first-half profit, significant operational challenges still face the industry as it continues to grow.
- Five More Airlines to Operate From Terminal 2 of HKIA[Jul. 31, 2007]
On July 31, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) announced that Bangkok Airways, Jetstar Asia Airways, Qatar Airways, Siem Reap Airways International and Thai Airways will start providing check-in services at Terminal 2 (T2) over the coming three months. Together with Oasis Hong Kong Airlines and Emirates that are currently operating from T2, the new passenger terminal will soon house seven passenger airlines providing services at HKIA.
- CAAC Says More Airports Are Needed in China[Aug. 02, 2007]
Although China has the world's fastest growing civil aviation industry, more airports are needed to extend airline services to more parts of the country, a senior official said recently.