Airline Industry Information articles from July 2006

Airline Industry Information archives from July 2006

Co-CEO of EADS and head of Airbus step down.(European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The co-chief executive of European Aeronautic Defence and Space Co (EADS), Noel Forgeard, resigned on Sunday (2 July) after earlier rejecting calls to step down from the...

BAE Systems' Airbus stake valued at EUR2.75bn.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD BAE Systems Plc (LSE: BA.L), which owns 20% of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has been told that its stake in the company is worth EUR2.75bn. The remaining 80% of...

Spirit Aerosystems plans IPO.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spirit AeroSystems has filed a statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering. The company, which was formed after the sale of...

Fuji Heavy Industries starts assembly of 787 wing section.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd has started the assembly of the first major part of Boeing's new 787 aircraft. Fuji is constructing the centre wing section, The...

Labor Relations Board says privately contracted airport screeners can unionise.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States National Labor Relations Board has ruled that the privately contracted baggage and passenger screeners at Kansas City International Airport are allowed to...

Delta Air Lines receives new extension for filing of reorganisation plan.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines has received approval for its request for a four-month extension to exclusively file its reorganisation plan. According to The Associated Press, Delta has...

Cyprus airport reopens one day after incident with burst tyres.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cyprus' Paphos airport was reopened one day after being closed when the tyres of a landing aircraft burst on the runway. The airport reopened on Friday (30 June), a day...

SN Brussels Airlines to create new airline for Cameroon.(Cenainvest)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SN Brussels Airlines is cooperating with Cenainvest, a Cameroon-based investment fund, in a bid for a new airline. The parties joined together to bid for 51% of the new...

AirTran to add jobs in Georgia.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US-based AirTran Airways, a unit of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), plans to add 2,500 jobs in Georgia over the next five years. The airline said that it plans to create...

Ryanair orders ten more Boeing 737-800s.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Ryanair has made an order for a further ten Boeing 737-800s. The airline said that the aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2008, with the estimated order...

Hainan Airlines raises money for major fleet expansion.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hainan Airlines has raised USD700m in a share sale for a fleet expansion in order to enable the carrier to compete with its domestic rivals. According to Reuters, private...

Fire breaks out at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An electrical short circuit at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan caused a fire on Sunday (2 July), leading to the evacuation of passengers from the main...

Jury acquits man of causing disruption on flight.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A federal jury on Friday (30 June) found a Guatemalan man not guilty of interfering with a flight crew and threatening to kill a baby on a Northwest Airlines flight to Hawaii....

France implements new tax for air passengers.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD From Saturday (1 July) French passengers who purchase airline tickets will be contributing a minimum of EUR1 to help eliminate diseases in the developing world. The...

United Airlines recalls pilots.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The recall of pilots is being hastened by United Airlines after the carrier was forced to cancel flights due to a lack of pilots. According to The Associated Press the...

India's Supreme Court to hear complaint over airport bidding.(Reliance Airport Developers)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A complaint filed against the Indian government over its handling of airport privatisation will be heard by the Indian Supreme Court on 18 July. According to Reuters, the...

GOL launches additional services to Buenos Aires.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes (Bovespa: GOLL4) has added two more daily flights to Buenos Aires, Argentina. The new service was launched today (3 July). The...

Xinhua Far East China Ratings upgrades Shenzhen Airport Co Ltd from A to A+.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Xinhua Far East China Ratings has upgraded the issuer credit rating of Shenzhen Airport Co Ltd from A to A+, while the company's rating outlook remains stable. Xinhua said...

AirTran to sponsor Independence Day events.(AirTran Airways Inc., American Independence Day)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), the parent company of AirTran Airways, will celebrate US Independence Day by sponsoring several Atlanta events on 4 July. The company...

go! launches new services between Hilo and Honolulu.
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hawaii's new interisland carrier go!, a division of Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA), has launched services between Hilo and Honolulu. The carrier said that fares start...

Morristown Airport chooses PASSUR products from Megadata Corporation.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Morristown Airport in Morristown, NJ has chosen Megadata Corporation (OTC Bulletin Board: MDTA) to provide its PASSUR Portal, PASSUR Pulse and PASSUR inSight products. ...

TSA names Lee R Kair as federal security director for the Orlando International Airport.(Transportation Security Administration)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Lee R Kair as federal security director (FSD) for the Orlando International Airport. The TSA said that Kair will...

TSA names new FSDs for Houston airports.(United States Transportation Security Administration, Federal Security Director)(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has named Arthur J. Meinke Federal Security Director (FSD) at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, while James...

New Varig auction expected on 11 July.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new auction for Brazil's Varig airline is expected to be held on 11 July. Judge Paulo Roberto Fragoso, who is handling Varig's bankruptcy protection case, has said that...

Los Angeles airport expects 1% increase in 4 July holiday travellers.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Los Angeles International Airport has said that it expects to serve more than 900,000 travellers over the 4 July holiday weekend (30 June-4 July). The figure reportedly...

O'Hare takes position as busiest airport in the US.(O'Hare International Airport)(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in the United States has lost its position as the busiest airport in the country. According to government statistics...

Judge sets new date for Varig auction.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The new auction date for Brazil's Varig airline has been set by Judge Luiz Roberto Ayoub. Ayoub reportedly said that the new auction, which is to be held on 12 July, is...

Northwest Airlines in talks with flight attendants.
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Last minute talks are being held between the flight attendants of Northwest Airlines and the airline. The Professional Flight Attendants Association has said that it is in...

China and Hong Kong announce aviation agreement.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China and Hong Kong have announced that they have signed an aviation agreement. Under the terms of the new agreement 11 new routes will be added between the two countries....

GATX Air acquires two A320s from Tiger Airways.
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GATX Air has acquired two new A320 aircraft from Tiger Airways, Singapore. The company said that the aircraft will be leased back to Tiger Airways for a 12-year term...

European Parliament wants to include airlines in emissions trading.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Parliament wants airlines to pay a tax for jet fuel and join the emissions trading scheme, which is aimed at cutting the emissions of heat-trapping greenhouse...

Continental reports traffic figures for June.(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has reported a consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 84.5% for June 2006, 2.3 points above the consolidated load factor for June...

easyJet's objections to Air France-KLM merger rejected.
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Court of First Instance, the European Union's second highest court, has rejected easyJet's objections to the Air France and KLM merger. The court ruled in favour of...

ExpressJet Holdings reports June traffic and capacity.(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings (NYSE: XJT) has reported increased traffic and capacity in June 2006 for its Continental Express operating fleet. The carrier said that during June...

Southwest updates features on DING!(Southwest Airlines Co.)(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has added new features to its DING! tool, which allows customers to receive fare specials from up to ten of their favourite airports. Anne...

Jazz launches services from Yellowknife to Calgary and Edmonton.
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada Jazz has launched daily direct flights from Yellowknife, NWT to Edmonton. In addition Air Canada Jazz will also operate the only daily direct flights from...

Virgin Atlantic launches credit card.(Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.)(Brief article)
July 4, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic has launched a Virgin Atlantic American Express credit card from MBNA Europe Bank that allows card holders to earn up to 4 miles for every GBP1 spent. The...

Cabo Verde Airlines selects SITA's e-ticketing solution.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cabo Verde Airlines (Transportes Aereos de Cabo Verde, TACV), the Republic of Cape Verde's national carrier, has selected Horizon portfolio from SITA, a provider of IT...

easyJet states reaction to European court decision on Air France-KLM merger.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD easyJet has said that it is disappointed by the decision of the European Court of First Instance to reject the airline's complaints relating to the merger of Air France and...

Norwegian reports 49% increase in passengers carried in June.(Norwegian Air Shuttle)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Norwegian airline Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian) issued on Wednesday (5 July) its traffic figures for June, reporting a 49% increase in the total number of passengers...

SAS Cargo Group signs cooperation agreement with Air China.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SAS Cargo Group, the cargo arm of the Scandinavian airline group SAS, said on Wednesday (5 July) that it has signed a new cooperation agreement with Air China. Under the...

CAA reports on-time performance for British flights for the first quarter.(Civil Aviation Authority)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The British Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has reported that the punctuality of scheduled airlines improved slightly in the first quarter of 2006 compared with the same period...

Ryanair welcomes decision to cancel full slot coordination at Dublin Airport.(Commission for Aviation Regulation)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Ryanair has said that it welcomes the decision of the Irish High Court to overturn a decision by the Commission for Aviation Regulation (CAR) to impose full slot...

Finnair to launch direct flights to Ljubljana.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair announced on Wednesday (5 July) that it plans to introduce direct flights between Helsinki and Ljubljana, Slovenia. The route, to be launched in...

Dublin Airport closes for two hours after bomb hoax.(Dublin International Airport)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Dublin International Airport was evacuated yesterday (4 July) after a man allegedly claimed he had a bomb in his bag. The bomb hoaxer reportedly forced a "red...

Second potential bidder for Varig emerges.(Companhia Siderurgica Nacional)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD There could be another bidder for Brazil's Varig airline as a group led by Roberto Lima Netto, former president of Brazilian steel maker Companhia Siderurgica Nacional, may...

Swiss pilots may launch strike.(Swiss International Air Lines AG)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aeropers, one of two unions representing the pilots of Swiss International Air Lines, has warned that it will launch a strike if the airline lays off staff or diverts routes....

Lower than expected valuation may see BAE hold on to Airbus stake - report.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK-based BAE Systems is expecting to make a decision soon on whether to sell or keep its 20% stake in aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The company however also said that no...

CAPA expects personnel shortages to affect airlines in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA), based in Sydney, Australia, has said that Asia-Pacific and Middle East airlines could see serious shortages of skilled personnel....

Birmingham European could once again become an airline.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Plans to launch a new commuter airline for businessmen could see the airline name Birmingham European used again. Two UK businessmen, Vince Essex and Andrew Jones, have...

European Commission removes restrictions against Buraq - report.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Buraq, a private Libyan airline, has said that the European Commission has removed the carrier from its list of airlines restricted from operating in European airspace. ...

Icelandair Group acquires 55% of Latvian charter airline Latcharter Airlines.(Loftleidir Icelandic)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Icelandic airline company Icelandair Group said on Wednesday (5 July) that its charter subsidiary Loftleidir Icelandic has acquired a 55% majority stake in the Latvian charter...

Victorian Workplace Rights Advocate to investigate Lufthansa subsidiary.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Victorian Workplace Rights Advocate (WRA) in Australia has launched an investigation into a subsidiary of Germany's Lufthansa airline. The investigation has reportedly...

Southwest Airlines raises fares.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) said that it raised its one-way fares by up to USD10 last weekend (1-2 July). According to the Dallas Morning News the raise, which is the...

Air China cargo unit becomes independent carrier.(Air China Air Cargo Ltd)(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air China Air Cargo Ltd, Air China's freight unit, has become an independent carrier. The new carrier will become the fourth independent cargo carrier in China, the other...

Hawaiian airports show above average on-time arrivals in April.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Figures from the United States Bureau of Transportation Statistics reveal that Hilo International Airport had the state of Hawaii's best on-time arrival record in April 2006....

Northwest and Delta cut more flights than any other major airlines - report.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Data from Back Aviation Solutions, an industry research company, has reportedly shown that Northwest Airlines (Other OTC: NWACQ.PK) has cut more flights in the past year than...

Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport reopens 5,050-foot runway.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Kansas City Aviation Department has said that the Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport has reopened its 5,050-foot runway 3-21 for normal operations. The aviation...

New regulations affect airlines operating from the UK.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD From today (5 July) new regulations for cabin baggage become effective on all airlines departing from British airports. The new regulations are being introduced by the...

Cathay Pacific Airways applies for flights between Hong Kong and Shanghai.(Brief article)
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways is making an application to operate flights to Shanghai, China in the fourth quarter of 2006. The application comes after the signing of...

British Airways to launch service between Heathrow and Calgary.
July 5, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways (NYSE: BAB) is to launch a new service from London's Heathrow airport to Calgary, Canada on 1 December 2006. The airline said that it will operate five...

TDC Song wins two-year data network contract from Swedish civil aviation authority.(TDC Svenska AB)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Swedish telecomms operator TDC Song, part of the Danish TDC group, said on Thursday (6 July) that it has received a two-year contract for data network services from the...

Manchester Airport reveals draft master plan.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Manchester Airport has published details of its development plans for the next 25 years. The airport said that it aims to become one of the leading 21st century airports...

Oasis Hong Kong Airlines to launch in October.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Oasis Hong Kong Airlines, a new carrier, has claimed that it is set to transform the long-haul travel industry by mixing low fares with personalised options and high-quality...

BlastGard reveals new product for airport security.(BlastGard International Inc)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD BlastGard International Inc (OTCBB:BLGA), a provider of blast mitigation products and services, has announced a new product for airport security. The company said that the...

Pemco redelivers first passenger to cargo converted Boeing 737-400.(Pemco World Air Services Inc)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pemco Aviation Group Inc (NASDAQ: PAGI) reported on Wednesday (5 July) that its subsidiary Pemco World Air Services Inc has redelivered the first Boeing 737-400 conversion to...

MAXjet launches connectivity section on its website.(MAXjet Airways)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD All-business class airline MAXjet Airways has launched a dedicated connectivity section on its website to help passengers with their flight connections. The new feature at...

Lufthansa selects SAS Ground Services for ground handling at Helsinki-Vantaa airport.(Deutsche Lufthansa AG)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Scandinavian airline operator SAS Group said on Thursday (6 July) that its airline ground handling and airport services subsidiary SAS Ground Services has been selected to...

Virgin Blue implements Sabre AirMax Revenue Management Suite.(Virgin Blue Airlines Proprietary Ltd.)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sabre Airline Solutions, a provider of software and services to the airline industry, has been selected by Australia's Virgin Blue Airlines to provide its Sabre AirMax Revenue...

New Varig auction postponed, no new date set.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Judge Luiz Roberto Ayoub has indefinitely postponed the new bankruptcy auction for Brazil's Viacao Aerea Rio-Grandense SA, or Varig, airline. The judge also suspended a...

Priceline.com launches exclusive ATA sale.(ATA Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Priceline.com (Nasdaq: PCLN) has launched an exclusive ATA Airlines domestic United States airfare ticket sale, which includes cities such as Chicago, Dallas, New York, Los...

Airservices Australia chooses Sensis A-SMGCS for major airports.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sensis Corporation has said that Airservices Australia has selected the company to deploy and support Sensis A-SMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) at...

Malaysian company says train link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore is needed.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Malaysia's YTL Corp has suggested that a high-speed bullet train link between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore should be built. Such a train would be able to travel the...

Korean Air to acquire ten cargo aircraft between 2010 and 2015.
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Korean Air Co is planning to acquire approximately ten cargo aircraft between 2010 and 2015 to meet rising global demand. The carrier has predicted that demand will grow by...

Irish airports expected to experience delays due to union meetings.(Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's three main airports were expected to face delays today (6 July) as the result of union meetings of the Services, Industrial, Professional and Technical Union (SIPTU)....

Northwest flight attendants may change unions.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The flight attendants of Northwest Airlines (Other OTC: NWACQ.PK) could change unions today (6 July). The flight attendants are currently in talks with the airline after a...

Continental contributes share sale proceeds to pension plans.(Continental Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has raised USD156m from selling shares in the parent company of Panama's Copa Airlines. The airline said that it had contributed almost...

BAE plans Airbus audit.
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airbus has been told by BAE Systems PLC that it is planning an audit of the aircraft maker. BAE said that the audit is the next step in its plan to sell its 20% stake in...

Southwest Airlines adds service between Baltimore/Washington and Detroit Metro airports.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) will add four new daily direct flights between the Baltimore/Washington and Detroit Metro airports. The carrier said the service will be...

South African Airways launches flights from Washington to Dakar.(Brief article)
July 6, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD South African Airways has launched daily direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dakar, Senegal. The carrier said that beginning in July the enhanced...

Danish government urges Copenhagen airport to improve efficiency.(Brief article)
July 7, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Denmark's Copenhagen airport needs to improve efficiency at the check-in desks, the Danish government has said. The government reportedly called for the airport to improve...

Dublin airport evacuated for the second time in a week.(Brief article)
July 7, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Dublin airport was evacuated today (7 July) due to a suspect package. Police reportedly evacuated the airport for the second time this week and also called in a...

UK and Australia make aviation agreement.(Brief article)
July 7, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Under the terms of a new agreement between Australian and British aviation officials, limits on the number of flights between the UK and Australia will removed. ...

SAS Group reports 6.5% increase in carried passengers in June.(Brief article)
July 7, 2006... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2006 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Scandinavian airline operator SAS Group issued on Friday (7 July) its traffic figures for June, reporting a 6.5% increase in passengers carried. During the month SAS...