- Airport Construction Fee continues in 2006[Apr. 06, 2006]
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China issued the notice about dealing with the articles concerned with 18 due government funds policies. The notice emphasizes the remaining 17 funds will continue to be collected by the end of 2006, except that the funds to help the needy in Shanxi province stops to be collected from Jan 1st of this year.
- EasyJet finds new front in battle vs PSO[Apr. 07, 2006]
EasyJet is on the warpath again over Public Service Obligation routes, this time in Italy.The London Luton-based LCC confirmed yesterday that it lodged a formal appeal with the regional administrative court in Rome against the Italian Transport Ministry and Civil Aviation Authority over the right to operate service on the Milan Malpensa-Olbia, Sardinia, route.
- Ireland approves AL privatization[Apr. 06, 2006]
The Irish government on Tuesday decided to sell off of most of Aer Lingus through an IPO nearly a decade after it first announced its intention to privatize the carrier, but said it will retain a stake of "at least 25.1%.""The transaction is taking place in order to give Aer Lingus both the commercial flexibility and the financial muscle to compete and succeed in the global marketplace," Transport Minister Martin Cullen said in a statement.
- TAP Portugal parent slides back[Apr. 04, 2006]
Grupo TAP, parent of TAP Portugal, reported a summary result showing a net loss of ?9.9 million ($12 million) in 2005, reversing a net profit of ?8.6 million in 2004, which was fueled by a ?30 million extraordinary gain from the partial sale of ground handling unit Servicos Portugueses de Handling.
- El Al reports record profit[Apr. 03, 2006]
In its first year following its transfer from the Israeli government to Knafaim Arkia Holdings, El Al reported the highest annual net earnings in its history, a $64.1 million profit that represented a 94% increase over 2004 earnings of $33.1 million.
- China to raise domestic fuel surcharges[Mar. 30, 2006]
China will raise fuel surcharges for domestic flights by half from April 10, the country's top economic planner said on Thursday, moving to help struggling airlines after Beijing raised fuel prices this week.
- BAA calls for less airport regulation[Mar. 30, 2006]
Airports operator BAA said on Thursday the UK Civil Aviation Authority should ease regulation of BAA's trio of London airports.
- Venezuela postpones restrictions on U.S.[Mar. 30, 2006]
Venezuelan authorities decided to postpone restrictions on U.S. airline service to the country -- including a ban on all service by Continental and Delta -- but did not get rid of the uncertainty for future travelers.
- Late-night flights operate in China[Mar. 27, 2006]
Sunday is the starting date of summer and autumn season of China's civil aviation schedule. And from now on, the operation of flights can be extend to late night.
- AirlineControl Issue may Sink US/EU Deal[Feb. 08, 2006]
A tentative deal on liberalizing transatlantic aviation could collapse if the US Congress or the courts intervene to stop a Bush administration plan to ease limits on foreign investment in US airlines, a senior government official said on Wednesday.