- President Hu extends condolences to ARM.[May 03, 2006]
Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday sent a message to his Armenian counterpart Robert Kocharyan, expressing sincere condolences to the relatives of those killed in a jet crash early Wednesday morning.
- Frustrated EC takes Greece to court[Apr. 27, 2006]
The European Commission appears to be fed up with the Greek government's attitude toward its flag carrier and a European Court of Justice ruling regarding the recovery of illegal state aid to Olympic Airways.
- Guangzhou Airport becomes complaint focus[Apr. 25, 2006]
The Export Commodity Fair for each year came again, and Guangzhou's New Baiyun International Airport became the complaint focus this year again, many complained that the "distance" from leaving the plane to getting aboard the bus has been way too far, and it took them more than 50 minutes to aboard the bus from baggage reclaim area. On April 23rd, a number of travel agencies, which organised businesspersons to attend Guangdong Commodity Fair in previous years, have suspended the plans to organise business groups attending the event this year.
- HA builds regional headquarter in Tianjin[Apr. 20, 2006]
Hainan Airlines will invest somewhat RMB10 billion yuan in Tianjin to establish the proposed Grand China Air's regional headquarter as well as building China's biggest aircraft leasing company in Tianjin in the future. The Tianjin Municipal Government and Hainan Aviation Group recently signed a strategic co-operation framework agreement by the mayor of Tianjin Hon. Dai Xianglong and the president of Hainan Aviation Group Mr. Chen Feng.
- John Chan named as SATS's senior VP[Apr. 24, 2006]
Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd. Monday said it has appointed John Chan Wai Leong, who used to run Macau's international airport, as senior vice president of corporate business planning and development.
- BJ prevents airport staff from helping[Apr. 20, 2006]
Cases in which Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) staff assist stowaways show a soaring trend. Last year alone, such cases involved 63 stowaways, a year-on-year rise of 50%. Thereby the capital frontier inspection department announced on the 18th that any BCIA staff assisting stowaways would be dismissed immediately.
- FAA raises Venezuela security ranking[Apr. 21, 2006]
The United States's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) upgraded Venezuela's air security ranking to category one on Friday, avoiding a ban that would have blocked most U.S. airlines from flying to the country, the U.S. embassy in Venezuela said.
- CASA hunts for reshuffle recruitment[Apr. 21, 2006]
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has launched a massive recruitment drive in the wake of last week's unveiling of chief executive Bruce Byron's detailed restructuring plans.
- "May 1st" flyers may reach 3.3 million[Apr. 18, 2006]
The reporter learned it from Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), it is forecasted that in "May 1st" golden week of this year, the number of tourists will be travelling by air will possibily reach 3.3 million, which means an increase of about 20% compared with the same time of last year.
- IT companies ease US-China aviation rule[Apr. 18, 2006]
A coalition of technology companies, including Intel and IBM, are calling for restrictions on US-China flights to be eased after a shortage of capacity forced manufacturers to charter aircraft for shipments.