- First Direct Flight from China Arrives in Honolulu[Aug. 09, 2011]
- US Airways Seeks Halt to Alleged Pilot Slowdown on Harm to Public, Airline[Aug. 09, 2011]
US Airways Group Inc. (LCC) asked a federal court to temporarily block its pilots union and individual pilots from taking part in or encouraging an alleged work slowdown.
- Virgin Australia Adds Business Class Flights to Gold Coast[Aug. 09, 2011]
The Queensland Government hopes new business-class flights into the Gold Coast will help the struggling tourist strip.
- Australia: Tiger Airways May Dump Canberra Flights[Aug. 09, 2011]
It appears the troubled Tiger Airways could cut its links with Canberra whenever its domestic flying ban is lifted.
- Bat on Delta Plane Leaves Passengers in a Flap[Aug. 09, 2011]
Forget snakes, crocodiles and rats on planes - the latest animal to cause mid-air chaos is truly from the dark side.
- Malaysia's Investment Arm, AirAsia Parent to Hold Briefing[Aug. 09, 2011]
Malaysia's state investment arm, Khazanah Nasional, and Tune Air, the parent of budget carrier AirAsia , will hold a media briefing at 15:30 p.m. (07:30 a.m. GMT) on Tuesday, both firms said in a statement.
- China's HNA Bids for Hochtief Airport Assets: Report[Aug. 09, 2011]
HNA Group, the parent of China's fourth-largest airline Hainan Airlines Co., Ltd, is bidding for Hochtief AG's airports business, which it values at more than EUR1 billion (US$1.42 billion), the Wall Street Journal reported.
- Cebu Pacific Finalises Order for 30 A321neo Aircraft[Aug. 08, 2011]
Cebu Pacific of the Philippines has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 30 A321neo aircraft. The contract firms up a previously announced MOU signed in June. With this latest purchase agreement the fast-growing carrier has increased its total firm orders for the A320 Family to 71, of which 16 have already been delivered. The airline currently operates 25 A320 Family aircraft, including the 16 purchased from Airbus and nine leased aircraft.
- Emirates Eyes EU Carbon Tax of US$1 Billion over 10 Years[Aug. 08, 2011]
Emirates, Dubai's flagship carrier, said the European Union's planned carbon emission scheme may cost it as much as US$1 billion over 10 years, as it joined other airlines in objecting to the tax.
- Dalian Airlines Set up to Tap Regional Market[Aug. 09, 2011]
Dalian Airlines was established on Monday to tap the regional market, an official with Air China said Monday.