- Cathay Pacific CEO Outlines Hong Kong SAR's Positive Developments[Jun. 06, 2007]
Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Philip Chen shared his views with a large audience of Canadian businesspeople on the positive developments in Hong Kong since the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 1997, with particular reference to the growth of the city's aviation sector.
- oneworld Alliance Revenues Rise by More Than 10%[Jun. 04, 2007]
Revenues from oneworld alliance fares and sales activities rose by more than 10 per cent year-on-year to almost US$675 million in 2006, helping its partners maintain their record as the most financially sound grouping of airlines.
- Minister Among 21 Killed in Air Crash in Sierra Leone[Jun. 05, 2007]
Togolese Sports Minister Richard Attipoe was among the members of a delegation of sports officials from Togo killed aboard a passenger helicopter that crashed in Sierra Leone, officials said on June 4.
- Bollywood DJ Caught at Dubai Airport with Ecstasy[Jun. 06, 2007]
A popular Indian disc jockey has been arrested at Dubai's airport for possession of the party drug ecstasy, his family said on June 6.
- Tight Security at Rome Airport During Bush Visit[Jun. 07, 2007]
More than 1,500 police will be deployed at Rome's Fiumicino airport for the arrival and departure of United States President George W. Bush, sources at Leonardo da Vinci Airport said on June 7.
- John Holland Aviation Services Welcomed to Melbourne Airport[Jun. 04, 2007]
On June 4, Melbourne Airport has welcomed John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS) to the airport precinct, with the John Holland Group opening a fully-independent aviation maintenance operation on site.
- Tiger Airways Obtains Its Indian Operating Permits[Jun. 04, 2007]
Tiger Airways, Singapore's low fare airline, has been granted a Foreign Carrier Air Permit from the Government of India, Civil Aviation Department (DGCA). This means the airline has cleared the final regulatory hurdle and is now ready to operate international flights between Singapore and a wide network of destinations across India.
- Melbourne Airport Confirms Aeronautical Services Agreement with Airline Partners[May 31, 2007]
On May 31, Melbourne Airport announced that it had reached a five-year pricing agreement with its international airlines, together with domestic carriers including Qantas, Virgin Blue and Tiger Airways Australia. This will enable Melbourne Airport to meet the airlines' needs over the next five years.
- Melbourne Airport Forecourt Set for Review[May 30, 2007]
The operational layout of Melbourne Airport's forecourt - the area in front of the terminals - is set to be reviewed over the coming months.
- Asiana Airlines and ANA to Enter Equity Partnership[May 30, 2007]
At a press conference held in Seoul on May 30, 2007, Asiana Airlines and ANA (All Nippon Airways) announced a cross-shareholding agreement as part of their strategic alliance to strengthen bilateral ties across the board.