- Dragonair to Offer More Convenient Schedule[Oct. 24, 2006]
The integration of Dragonair into the Cathay Pacific Group has resulted in a reduction in the minimum connecting time for passengers between the airlines' flights in the winter schedule. The greater flexibility and convenience this provides is one of the highlights of the new schedule, along with the relaunch of services to Phuket on December 15.
- China Southern & Boeing Sign US$1.842b Deal[Oct. 18, 2006]
China Southern Airlines said it has signed a deal worth 1.842 billion U.S. dollars with U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing.
- Beijing to Become Int'l Air Cargo Hub[Oct. 21, 2006]
China's first airport-based bonded logistics center will begin operation in the first quarter of next year and is expected to make Beijing an important Northeast Asian air cargo transportation hub.
- JAL Adds Frequency on Tokyo-Shanghai Route[Oct. 20, 2006]
From October 29, 2006, JAL will increase international passenger, and cargo flight frequency between Tokyo and Shanghai, further strengthening its network between China and Japan.
- Dragonair Releases Sep. Traffic Figures[Oct. 19, 2006]
Dragonair posted year-on-year rises in both passenger numbers and cargo in September. The number of passengers flown increased 9.4% to 455,585 and freight volume was up 8.1% compared with the same month last year.
- China Has the Freight & the Freighters[Oct. 18, 2006]
China Southern Airlines has ordered six B777Fs in a move to bolster its share of the burgeoning Pearl River Delta freight market, which has been aggressively targeted by Hong Kong and Shenzhen-based carriers.
- Asia Trade Mission Targets Jet Cargo Route[Oct. 14, 2006]
Indianapolis business officials will hunt for an Asian cargo airline to fly a nonstop, heavy-freight route to Indianapolis during a trade mission to Asia that departs today.
- JAL to Codeshare with Galaxy Airlines[Oct. 12, 2006]
Japan Airlines (JAL) announced its intention to sign a code share agreement with the Japanese cargo start-up Galaxy Airlines. The proposed agreement is subject to the approval of Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transportation.
- Air China Selects Globe Air Cargo[Oct. 12, 2006]
Air China has renewed its business relationship with general sales agent Globe Air Cargo in Belgium, France and Spain. The past 22 years, Globe Air Cargo shared these markets with another general sales agent. Under the terms of the new agreement, Globe Air Cargo has been appointed as Air China's exclusive GSA in all three markets.
- BA: Sept. Traffic & Capacity Statistics[Oct. 04, 2006]
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