- Opinion: HKIA Not A High Flier[Jul. 06, 2007]
The latest operating results from the Airport Authority Hong Kong were released a couple of days ago and appeared to be pretty impressive, superficially at least.
- Brazil's Airport Staff Threatens to Strike Before Pan American Games[Jul. 05, 2007]
The staff of some of Brazil's airports announced on June 5 that they will go on strike on July 11, which can threaten the arrival of country delegations and tourists for the Pan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, starting on July 13.
- Sri Lanka's International Airport to Resume Night Operations[Jul. 01, 2007]
Sri Lanka's only international airport is to re-open for night time operations on July 1, officials said.
- Pilot Falls Unconscious During Flight in Sao Paulo[Jul. 02, 2007]
A pilot remained unconscious for 25 seconds while flying, after a flock of vultures hit the twin-engine plane in Sao Paulo, informed the local press on July 2.
- Air China Jumbo Jet Made Emergency Landing at Los Angeles International Airport[Jun. 29, 2007]
On June 29, an Air China jumbo jet made an emergency landing after blowing out at least one tire on take-off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), airport officials said.
- Filipino Actor Arrested at Manila Airport over Bomb Joke[Jul. 05, 2007]
A Filipino actor was arrested at Manila airport after joking that he had a bomb, local radio reported on July 5.
- Mohe Airport to Boost Remote County[Jun. 27, 2007]
China has been making good progress in building an airport in Mohe, its northernmost county on the Sino-Russian border, with flights expected to start in June 2008 to give local tourism a fillip.
- HKIA Flies High as Profit Jumps[Jun. 28, 2007]
The Hong Kong International Airport operator, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK), said on June 27 it posted record profit for fiscal 2006-2007, supported largely by robust economic growth in the region and global trade.
- Fears for 22 as Aircraft Hits Jungle[Jun. 26, 2007]
On June 25, search and rescue teams were combing a forest in southern Cambodia, looking for a passenger aircraft with 22 people on board that crashed earlier in the day while flying between two popular tourist destinations.
- BA's Texas Flights Move to Heathrow[Jun. 27, 2007]
British Airways has confirmed that its flights to Dallas Fort Worth and Houston will move from Gatwick to Heathrow from March 30, 2008, when the "Open Skies" aviation agreement starts.