- Singapore's Changi Airports International in Joint Venture with Shenzhen Airport Group[Jul. 18, 2007]
Singapore's Changi Airports International (CAI) has entered into a strategic partnership with China's Shenzhen Airport Group to develop a portfolio of regional airports across China.
- Thunder Downpour Strands Thousands at Chongqing Airport[Jul. 17, 2007]
A downpour with roaring thunders battered southwest China's Chongqing Municipality on July 17, stranding more than 5,000 passengers at the local airport.
- Air China Aims for 50% of Beijing Market[Jul. 23, 2007]
Air China hopes to grow its market share in Beijing to 50 per cent from a current 44 per cent after it moves to Beijing Capital International Airport's new third terminal next March.
- Qantas to Introduce New Domestic Lounge Experience Soon[Jul. 25, 2007]
New: Domestic Business Lounges
- 'Stowaway' Body Found on Airplane[Jul. 21, 2007]
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has asked its East China branch and the Shanghai airport to investigate why a dead body was found in the landing gear of a United Airlines passenger jet from Shanghai to San Francisco on July 19.
- Global Airports Welcomed Record 4.4 Billion Passengers in 2006[Jul. 18, 2007]
World international and domestic airports handled a record number of 4.4 billion passengers in 2006, a 4.8 percent increase over 2005, the Airports Council International (ACI) said on July 18.
- Indonesia to Put 7 Airports Under ASEAN Liberalization[Jul. 19, 2007]
The Indonesian government will include seven airports in different towns into the liberalization program of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an official said on July 19.
- U-turn on US Flights as Lighter Ban Turns into `Security Theater'[Jul. 21, 2007]
Passengers on flights in the United States will be able to take many types of cigarette lighters on board airliners again starting next month, with US federal authorities saying a ban did little to make flying safer.
- NZ Airport Board Backs Dubai Bid[Jul. 24, 2007]
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has offered to pay up to NZ$2.6 billion for a controlling stake in New Zealand's Auckland International Airport. The bid was backed by the airport's board on July 23, sending the shares up around 5 percent.
- Taxi Drivers Face Charges over HKIA Protest Chaos[Jul. 21, 2007]
Police have warned taxi drivers against holding further protests over the new passenger pick-up zone at the Hong Kong International Airport.