- China's Civil Aviation Sector Maintains Fast Growth[Dec. 11, 2006]
China's civil aviation has maintained a fast growth rate in the first ten months of this year, a senior official of China's civil aviation authority said here on December 11.
- Australia, Turkey in Air Sign-up[Dec. 11, 2006]
Australia and Turkey have signed a long-awaited civil aviation agreement, with state carrier Turkish Airlines hoping the pact will lead to direct flights between the countries.
- Chinese Officials Below Vice Minister Banned From First Class Travel[Dec. 08, 2006]
Chinese officials below the rank of vice minister have been banned from flying first-class at public expense on business trips in a move to cut costs.
- China Stresses Civil Aviation Safety[Dec. 07, 2006]
China has achieved over 5.8 million hours of safety flying record so far, according to the source from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).
- JAL to Launch Cooperative Projects with Civil Aviation Safety Institute of China[Dec. 08, 2006]
The Civil Aviation Administration of China and Japan Airlines have reached an agreement to launch cooperative projects with the Civil Aviation Safety Institute of China aimed at contributing to the development of global flight safety. A meeting to exchange information and opinions will be held from December 12 to 15 in Tokyo.
- Melbourne Airport Welcomes Government's New Carry-on Baggage Rule[Dec. 08, 2006]
Melbourne Airport welcomed new aviation security measures announced on December 8 by Australian Government. New regulations, effective from 31 March 2007, will restrict the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) that passengers can carry on international flights to and from Australia.
- Australia to Introduce New Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage[Dec. 08, 2006]
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport and Regional Services, Mark Vaile, announced on December 8 that the Australian Government will introduce enhanced security measures to limit the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that can be taken through the screening point at airports for international flights.
- Mainland Prepares Cross-Strait Charter Flights for Spring Festival[Dec. 06, 2006]
China's General Administration of Civil Aviation has put together the framework for charter flights between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan island for the 2007 Spring Festival.
- China Approves 4th Biggest Gateway Airport[Dec. 08, 2006]
China has approved the construction of the fourth-biggest gateway airport in Kunming after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou's, China News Service reported on December 8.
- China, Japan Target Air Traveller Increase[Dec. 05, 2006]
China and Japan have agreed to start expert-level consultations on operating charter flights between Tokyo's Haneda airport and Shanghai's Hongqiao airport, a senior official from the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC) said on December 4.