Airline Industry Information back issues from April 2007:
Shandong Airlines orders 12 Blended Winglet systems.(Aviation Partners Boeing)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviation Partners Boeing has said that Chinese carrier Shandong Airlines has made a second purchase of Blended Winglets. This follows the airline's order for seven shipsets in ...
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair launch Hong Kong Disneyland promotion.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong-based airlines Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair have launched a new "Buy 3, Get 1 Free" travel package to stay at and visit Hong Kong Disneyland. The two carriers said that the package is ...
Midwest launches Kansas City-Seattle/Tacoma route.(Midwest Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) yesterday (1 April) launched service between Kansas City and Seattle/Tacoma. The carrier said ...
New regional jet service launched by Midwest Airlines in Milwaukee.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) has said that it is continuing to implement its 2007 strategic plan with the launch of service aboard 50-seat regional jets between Milwaukee and Columbus, Ohio and on ...
TAM takes delivery of new Airbus A320.(TAM Brazil)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's TAM SA (BOVESPA: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) said on Friday (30 March) that it had taken delivery of a new Airbus A320 aircraft. The carrier said this is the ninth aircraft received this year. ...
AMR Corp lead director retires.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AMR Corporation (NYSE: AMR), the parent company of American Airlines, has said that Edward A. Brennan has retired from the company's board of directors with effect from 31 March 2007. AMR Corp said ...
Aeromexico extends opening hours of ticket counter at Phoenix airport.(Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airline Aeromexico has said that, after events involving some local travel agencies, it is to open its ticket counter at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for extended hours. The ticket ...
AMR Corp issues update on first quarter 2007.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), the parent company of American Airlines, has issued an update on actions taken during the first quarter of 2007. The actions are reportedly part of the company's efforts to ...
Frontier launches Denver-Louisville service.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) launched daily direct service between its Denver International Airport hub and Louisville International Airport on Sunday (1 April). The ...
ASUR receives indicative proposal for acquisition of stock.(Chico Pardo wants to buy Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV (ASUR) (NYSE: ASR and BMV: ASUR) has said that its chairman and interim CEO has delivered an indicative proposal to ASUR's board of directors. ...
AirTran Holdings increases offer for Midwest.(AirTran Holdings Inc. buys more shares from Midwest Air Group)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, has said it has "substantially increased" its offer to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Midwest Air Group (Amex: MEH). ...
Non-stop seasonal service between St. John's, NL and London, UK announced by Air Canada.(Newfoundland)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has launched a new service between St. John's, Newfoundland and London, UK, with the first flight having departed on Sunday (1 April). According to the airline, the service will operate three ...
Arrival of first Boeing 777 announced by Air Canada.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On Saturday (31 March) Air Canada received its first Boeing 777 in Montreal, the first of eight to be delivered to the carrier in 2007. The aircraft reportedly landed at Montreal-Pierre Elliot Trudeau ...
New board of directors selected by Delta Air Lines.(Daniel A. Carp as board chairman)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ.PK) has announced that it has selected a newly constituted board of directors. The new board, which will be formed when the company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy, ...
New COO appointed by Atlantic Southeast Airlines.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA), a subsidiary of SkyWest Inc (NasdaqGS:SKYW), has announced that it has appointed Anthony J. DiNota as the company's chief operating officer. DiNota is currently ASA's ...
New flights from Boise and Spokane to California announced by Horizon Air.(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Horizon Air (NYSE:ALK) has announced that, effective 22 July, it is adding new nonstop jet flights from Boise and Spokane to San Diego and increasing its jet flights from Spokane to Sacramento. In ...
New postal contract signed between United Airlines and USPS.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has entered into a long-term contract with the US Postal Service (USPS) for the carriage of domestic mail. Under the terms of the contract, which is reportedly worth up to USD400m over its ...
Iberia approached by TPG Capital regarding possible takeover - report.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA, a carrier based in Spain, has revealed that TPG Capital, formerly Texas Pacific Group, has approached the airline regarding a buyout valued at USD4.55bn. According to ...
Flights to Maraba, Para launched by GOL.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes)(Brief article)
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian-based economy carrier GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4) has announced that it has completed the first flight to Maraba in the state of Para. According to GOL the new ...
Pilot talks expected to continue at Pinnacle Airlines.
Apr 02, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pinnacle Airlines Corp (NasdaqGM:PNCL) has announced that, after failing to reach an agreement with its pilots by 31 March 2007, it expects to continue negotiations. As part of the carrier's amended ...
Continental reports March traffic figures.(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has reported its traffic figures for the month of March 2007. The airline reported a March consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 82.6%, 1.4 points above the ...
Skybus completes second round of financing.(Skybus Airlines )(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Start-up carrier Skybus Airlines has said it has completed a second round of financing of USD72.7m, taking the total amount raised to about USD160m. This is in addition to a previously reported USD57m in ...
AirTran says Midwest will carefully look at increased offer.(AirTran Holdings Inc)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, has said that it expects Midwest Air Group to carefully evaluate its increased offer. Joe Leonard, the company's chairman and CEO, ...
GOL ranked by Forbes.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes )(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4) has been ranked on Forbes Magazine's annual list of the largest 2000 global companies. According to the carrier, the magazine ...
Aero Republica launches Cartagena-Panama City service.
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Colombia's Aero Republica, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings SA (NYSE: CPA), has launched service from Cartagena, ...
Continental to launch Cleveland - Quebec service.
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) is launching direct scheduled service between Cleveland and Quebec's Jean Lesage International Airport. The carrier said the new service is the first-ever scheduled ...
GAP announces annual meeting.(Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV (NYSE: PAC and BMV: GAP) has invited its shareholders to a General Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting on 19 ...
Midwest asks shareholders to take no action in response to increased offer from AirTran.(Midwest Air Group Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Shareholders have been asked by the board of directors of Midwest Air Group (Amex: MEH), the parent company of Midwest Airlines, to take no action at this time in response to an increased offer from AirTran Holdings ...
Three US pilots file lawsuit to end pilot retirement at 60.(cases)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Three United States airline pilots have filed a lawsuit with the aim of forcing the Federal Aviation Administration to drop rules forcing pilots to retire aged 60. The three pilots reportedly filed the ...
SkyWest launches operations as Midwest Connect.(SkyWest Airlines)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest Inc (Nasdaq: SKYW), has launched service as Midwest Connect. Under the agreement with Midwest Airlines, SkyWest will operate from Midwest's Milwaukee andKansas ...
Virgin Blue confirms options for EMBRAER aircraft.(Virgin Blue Airlines Proprietary Ltd.)(Embraer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australia's Virgin Blue Airlines has confirmed three options for EMBRAER 170 aircraft and taken three more EMBRAER 190 purchase rights. Embraer said the carrier has ...
Midwest Connect upgrades service, says Bishop International Airport Authority.
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bishop International Airport Authority has said that Midwest Connect, the regional operator for Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH), has implemented the next step in its 2007 growth plan. According to the ...
Altea Reservation adopted by KLM, Kenya Airways and Martinair.(contracts)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD KLM, Kenya Airways, Martinair have announced that they are now using Altea Reservation from Amadeus, a provider of technology and distribution solutions for the travel and tourism industry, to drive their global ...
Flight delays increased in February, says US DOT.(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The latest Air Travel Consumer Report from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) has revealed that a lower rate of on-time flights was reported by the larger US-based carriers in February than in the prior month ...
ExpressJet launches service in its own name.(ExpressJet Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Airlines (NYSE: XJT) yesterday (2 April) launched services in its own name. The carrier is reportedly launching operations with Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft ....
Los Angeles International Airport opens new runway.(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Los Angeles International Airport has opened a new south runway to improve safety at the airport. The new Runway 25 Left/7 Right is located on the south side of the ...
CAC wants permanent funding for small Canadian airports.(Canadian Airports Council)(Brief article)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The small airports of Canada need reliable and permanent source of funds for safety infrastructure, according to the Canadian Airports Council (CAC). The CAC has commended the Canadian government for its ...
Jazz Air Income Fund announces increase in number of outstanding units.(Financial report)
Apr 03, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canada's Jazz Air Income Fund (TSX: JAZ.UN) has announced an increase in the number of outstanding units as a result of an exchange by ACE Aviation of units of Jazz Air LP for units of Jazz Air Income Fund. ...
Delta Air Lines supports Habitat for Humanity projects.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Habitat for Humanity has said that Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ.PK) is joining Jon Bon Jovi, Habitat for Humanity and members of Arena Football League (AFL) team The Philadelphia Soul in supporting two Habitat ...
GOL reports March passenger statistics.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes )(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4) has reported preliminary passenger statistics for the month of March 2007. The airline said that its systemwide passenger ...
American Airlines files application for Chicago-Buenos Aires service.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has filed an application with the United States Department of Transportation to operate a daily direct service between Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and Buenos Aires, Argentina. ...
March traffic results reported by United Airlines.
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has reported its preliminary traffic statistics for March 2007. The total scheduled revenue passenger miles (RPMs) increased by 1.6% on a ...
Air New Zealand obtains RNP approval.(Required Navigation Performance)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand has obtained approval from the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority to conduct RNP (Required Navigation Performance) operations. The approval reportedly marks the first time in the world ...
SkyWest receives FAA AMT Diamond Award.(Skywest Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SkyWest Airlines, a subsidiary of SkyWest Inc (Nasdaq: SKYW), has received the US Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) Diamond Award for exceptional attendance and ...
Anchorage Air Route Traffic Control Center in Alaska completes transition to ATOP.(Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has said that the US Federal Aviation Administration's Advanced Technologies and Oceanic Procedures (ATOP) system, developed by Lockheed Martin, is now fully operational. The ...
Boeing receives 500th 787 Dreamliner order.(contracts)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) has received the 500th customer order for the new 787 Dreamliner. The milestone was reached with a follow-on order from Japan Airlines Corp (JAL). Boeing said ...
American Eagle reports March traffic figures.
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines has reported passenger traffic figures for March 2007. The carrier said its system-wide traffic for March increased 1% from March 2006, on a capacity ...
American Airlines reports March traffic figures.
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reported its March traffic figures. The airline reported a March load factor of 82.4%, which is an increase of 1.3 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Traffic ...
TAG to merge with ALPA.(The Aviators Group)(Air Line Pilots Association International )(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Aviators Group (TAG), an organisation which represents the crew members of Evergreen International Airlines, said its executive board has approved the seeking of a merger with the Air Line Pilots Association ...
National Air Traffic Controllers Association warns of under-staffing in air traffic control.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States National Air Traffic Controllers Association claims that a worsening air traffic controller staffing crisis at major air traffic control facilities in southern California is shrinking the margin of ...
Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag to be installed by Boeing on Japan Airlines' new 777s.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) and Japan Airlines International have announced that the carrier is to install Boeing's Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on two new 777 aircraft. The Boeing ...
New reservations call centre in Sioux City announced by Northwest Airlines.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (OTC: NWACQ.PK) has stated that it is to open a new reservations call centre in Sioux City, Iowa to deal with incoming domestic reservations calls. The carrier said the new call centre ...
AirTran reports monthly operating records for March.(Financial report)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has reported its revenue passenger miles (RPMs), available seat miles (ASMs), and passengers enplaned for the month of March 2007. The ...
Southwest Airlines offers sale fares.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) is offering a systemwide fare sale with ticket prices starting from USD49 one-way. The fares are only available on ...
TSA names Kathleen Petrowsky FSD for Chicago O'Hare International Airport.(federal security director)(United States Transportation Security Administration)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Kathleen Petrowsky as the federal security director (FSD) for Chicago O'Hare International Airport. ...
Menlo Worldwide selected by Embraer for regional logistics hub.(Embraer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.)(contracts)(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Menlo Worldwide (NYSE: CNW) has been selected by Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) to operate a regional logistics hub in Singapore. The company said it has been chosen to provide dedicated service parts warehousing ...
Republic Airways Holdings reports increase in operating results for March.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ:RJET) has reported preliminary passenger traffic results for March 2007. The company said it generated 671.3m revenue passenger miles (RPMs), a 24.2% increase over the ...
Delta partners with Budget Rent A Car.
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (Other OTC:DALRQ.PK) has entered into a new partnership with Budget Rent A Car. Under the terms of the agreement SkyMiles members will be offered miles for renting with Budget. ...
New London Stansted routes announced by SunExpress.(Brief article)
Apr 04, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Turkish low-cost carrier SunExpress, which was founded as a joint venture by Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has announced that it is to launch two new routes on Saturday 28 April. The new twice-weekly ...
Sun Country Airlines to receive two Boeing 737-800s.(Brief article)
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sun Country Airlines has completed negotiations for the delivery of two new Boeing 737-800 next generation aircraft. The ...
Copenhagen Airports names Brian Petersen president and CEO.
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Danish airport operator Copenhagen Airports A/S has named Brian Petersen as its new president and CEO. Petersen succeeds Niels Boserup, who is to retire after 16 years in the position. The ...
Estonian Airlines signs lease agreement with Saab Aircraft Leasing.(contracts)(Brief article)
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish defence and aerospace group Saab AB said on Thursday (5 April) that Estonian Airlines, the national carrier of the Republic of Estonia and part of the SAS Group, has signed a contract with Saab Aircraft ...
Midwest responds to AirTran claim.(Brief article)
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Air Group Inc (Amex: MEH), the parent company of Midwest Airlines, has responded to requests from two affiliates of AirTran Holdings (NYSE: AAI) for the shareholder list for Midwest's 2007 annual meeting. ...
GOL granted approval to acquire VRG.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes)(Brief article)
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4) has been given approval by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to acquire VRG. The airline said it has received permission to ...
US Customs and Border Protection launches 'model port of entry'.(Brief article)
Apr 05, 2007 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Customs and Border Protection, an agency of the Department of Homeland Security, has launched a 'Model Port' at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston. The concept is reportedly ...