- Boeing begins to assemble last 717[Feb. 06, 2006]
Boeing has begun final assembly of the 156th and final 717, an aircraft that was integrated into the manufacturer's product line after the 1997 acquisition of McDonnell Douglas.
- 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.
- Ferrovial eyes for UK airports operator[Feb. 08, 2006]
The Spanish construction giant Ferrovial has just issued a statement saying it is considering leading a take-over bid for UK airport operator BAA (formerly the British Airports Authority).
- Boeing doubles range of 737-700 for ANA[Feb. 06, 2006]
(The -700ER is the longest-range 737 to date.)
- China Aviation Oil seeks 460,000mt jet A-1[Jan. 16, 2006]
Chinese jet fuel importer China Aviation Oil Trading Pte Ltd. is seeking 460,000 metric tons of jet A-1 for March to April delivery to Shanghai, Huangpu and Tianjin/Qinhuangdao through a tender.
- US TSA says private firms could offer cards[Jan. 23, 2006]
The US Transportation Security Administration on Friday announced several parameters for a nationwide smart-card-based Registered Traveler program to be run by the private sector.In a statement, TSA said it could approve qualified RT programs "by June of this year." But the agency apparently is leaving it in the hands of airports and private companies to invest "in approved screening equipment, fund additional screeners and/or obtain space for separate RT screening" in order to provide participants in the program with a speedier trip through security lines.
- HK Airport gets HK$4.5b for expansion[Jan. 27, 2006]
The Airport Authority (AA) yesterday announced a HK$4.5-billion expansion plan for Chek Lap Kok Airport to capitalize on growth opportunities.
- Air Canada intends to challenge Qantas[Jan. 27, 2006]
Air Canada intends to challenge Qantas between Los Angeles and Sydney next year, operating fifth freedom services as part of a daily Toronto-Sydney service that will commence during the first half of 2007 when its new 777-300ERs and dash 200LRs begin arriving.Air Canada said it will use authority contained in the recent open skies agreement between the US and Canada and will apply to Canadian and Australian authorities for permission to operate the route.
- Alaska Air credits employee sacrifices[Jan. 27, 2006]
Alaska Air Group Chairman and CEO Bill Ayer credited "sacrifices by our employees, strong revenue performance and the benefits of our fuel hedging program" for the company's improved performance in 2005, which saw the parent of Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air narrow its net loss 61.4% to $5.9 million from a 2004 deficit of $15.3 million.
- Virgin Blue looks for new partner[Feb. 06, 2006]
Virgin Blue is working towards a deal that would see it add another codeshare and Velocity frequent flyer partner by the end of March, with others likely to follow later in the year.