- ExecuJet Bolsters Scandinavian Operations - Torben Jorgensen Named as General Manager[May 25, 2007]
To bolster support and control of ExecuJet's rapidly expanding fleet of business jets managed by ExecuJet Europe's Copenhagen-Roskilde Scandinavian regional headquarters, the company has appointed Torben Jorgensen as General Manager of the company's Denmark operations effective June 1.
- Yangon International Airport Terminal Put into Service[May 25, 2007]
On May 25, Myanmar's new terminal of the Yangon International Airport was put into service after about four years' renovation aiming to improve its handling of the international flights.
- US Authorities Scanning Bottled Liquids at Airports for Explosives[May 22, 2007]
Federal security workers have started using hand-held scanners to inspect bottled carry-on liquids for explosives at some of the United States' busiest airports, the US government said on May 22.
- Two Evacuations Reported at LA Airport in Less Than 24 Hours[May 17, 2007]
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) reported two evacuations in less than 24 hours, airport officials said on May 17.
- US: Shells Found at LA Airport[May 18, 2007]
People were evacuated from the upper level of a Los Angeles Airport terminal after mortar shells were found at a baggage screening area, a law enforcement official said.
- Malaysia Airlines Implements New Cabin Baggage Guidelines[May 19, 2007]
Effective 21 May, 2007, Malaysia Airlines' passengers traveling out of Malaysia to international destinations are required to observe the cabin baggage ruling on liquids, aerosols and gels announced recently by the Malaysian Department of Civil Aviation in compliance to the security guidelines issued by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
- Amsterdam Airport Deploys Body Scanning Machines[May 15, 2007]
On May 15, Amsterdam's Schiphol airport began using new body-scanning machines at security checkpoints, the first major airport to use the technology to find metals and explosives hidden under clothing.
- Tiger Airways Australia to Become Anchor Tenant in Melbourne Airport Terminal Four[May 18, 2007]
Tiger Airways Australia will be the anchor tenant to operate out of Melbourne Airport's Terminal Four when it starts domestic flights in Australia later this year.
- Flight Training Group to Establish Airline Pilot Training Facility in Maryborough, Australia[May 14, 2007]
On May 14, Australia's Queensland Minister for State Development John Mickel and the CEO of Hong Kong-based Flight Training Group ( FTG ), Mr. Keith Morgan, announced the decision by FTG to establish a professional airline pilot training facility in Maryborough, Queensland, Australia.
- Chinese Mainland Calls for Weekend, Regular Charter Flights with Taiwan[May 16, 2007]
A Chinese mainland official says the time is right to establish weekend and more regular charter flights between the mainland and Taiwan, in addition to the charter flights offered during major festivals.