- U.S. Foils Plot to Attack New York's JFK Airport[Jun. 02, 2007]
U.S. authorities have foiled a plot to attack John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York and arrested three suspects in the plot, including a former member of Guyana's parliament, police said on June 2.
- Cathay Pacific Welcomes Measures to Enhance Air Traffic Management[May 22, 2007]
On May 22, Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the latest initiatives made by the Hong Kong SAR Government to enhance air traffic management and to increase runway capacity at Hong Kong International Airport. The airline sees these essential interim measures as crucial to bolstering the competitiveness of Hong Kong as a leading global aviation hub, and looks forward to more long-term breakthrough developments in the near future through active coordination with Mainland China authorities.
- HKIA Welcomes Government's Plan to Increase Runway Capacity[May 22, 2007]
Acting Chief Executive Officer of Airport Authority Hong Kong, Mr Raymond Lai, welcomed Hong Kong SAR Government's plan to increase Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)'s runway capacity from the present level of 54 aircraft movements per hour to 58 by 2009.
- Vietnam: Foreign Firms Express Interest to Invest in Long Thanh Airport[May 28, 2007]
German firms Siemens Project Ventures and Hochitief Airport have expressed interest in investing US$7 billion in Long Thanh Airport near Ho Chi Minh City.
- 3 Out of 4 Australians Agree - Jetstar Has A Positive Effect[May 21, 2007]
Jetstar took to the skies three years ago in May 2004, and a survey released on May 21, 2007, highlights that almost 3 out of 4 Australians believe Jetstar, the every day low fares airline, has had a positive effect on airfares.
- HKIA Terminal 2 Set to Open[Jun. 01, 2007]
On June 1, Hong Kong International Airport is set for the grand opening of a new terminal built to meet increasing demand for passengers and strengthen its role as a regional and international transportation hub.
- AAHK Fully Complies with Conditions of Environmental Permit for Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility[May 30, 2007]
Following the granting of an Environmental Permit by the Director of Environmental Protection of Hong Kong SAR Government to construct and operate a Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility (PAFF) in Tuen Mun 38, Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) said they are fully committed to complying with all the conditions imposed in the Permit.
- Ryanair to Establish Its 20th European Base at Bristol in November[May 25, 2007]
Ryanair will establish its 20th European base at Bristol in November. The LCC will base two new 737-800s there and launch 13 new routes, lifting the number of routes it serves from the airport to 16.
- Virgin Blue and SACL Sign "Sensible" New Commercial Agreement[May 23, 2007]
After four and a half years of commercial conflict, Virgin Blue and Sydney Airport Corporation reached an amicable agreement regarding domestic runway landing and take off charges at Sydney Airport on May 23.
- Australia: Adelaide's International Passenger Growth Trails Sydney[May 08, 2007]
The latest figures from Australia's Bureau of Transport and Regional Economics show Adelaide has the second-largest growth in international passenger numbers for any Australian airport.