Airline Industry Information articles from October 2007

Airline Industry Information archives from October 2007

Delivery of two new Embraer 190 aircraft announced by Aero Republica.(Embraer Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aero Republica, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), has announced the delivery of two EMBRAER 190 Aircraft. Aero Republica currently has a fleet of five EMBRAER...

SAS Group sells holding in Spanish ground handling company.(Newco Airport Services)(Teinver)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline SAS Group said on Monday (1 October) that it has agreed to sell its 55% holding in the Spanish ground handling company Newco Airport Services to Teinver....

ICAO plan on aviation greenhouse gas emissions supported by ATA.(International Civil Aviation Organisation)(Air Transport Association of America)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), an industry trade organisation representing airlines in the US, has issued a statement supporting the adoption of a plan for...

Inaugurate New York-Mumbai service to be launched by Continental Airlines.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has announced that it is to launch its inaugural nonstop service between its New York hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Mumbai,...

New flight to Caracas, Venezuela announced by TAM.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A daily flight to Caracas, Venezuela was launched by TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4; NYSE: TAM) on 28 September from Tom Jobim International Airport (Galeao) in Rio de Janeiro. The...

Boeing, Air New Zealand and Rolls-Royce to demonstrate biofuels.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE: BA), Air New Zealand, and Rolls-Royce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to conduct a biofuel demonstration flight. The partners said the flight is...

China Southern Airlines receives award.
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Southern Airlines said it has received an "Outstanding Contribution to Society" award at the forum for "Social Responsibility and Harmonious Society 2007". The...

PennDOT should improve aircraft oversight, says auditor general.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has been urged by auditor general Jack Wagner to improve its administration and oversight of travel on aircraft owned by...

AirTran enters partnership with The AeroClinic.(AirTran Airways )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways (NYSE: AAI) has entered into a partnership with The AeroClinic. The airline said the new partnership will make walk-in healthcare services available to all...

Sensis' Airport Surface Detection Equipment operational at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sensis Corporation has said that its Airport Surface Detection Equipment, Model X system (ASDE-X) is now operational at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. The...

Domestic bag check-in at New York-JFK altered by Delta Air Lines.(Delta Air Lines )(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has announced that it will require domestic customers beginning their journey at its New York-JFK hub to check their baggage a minimum of 45 minutes...

September 2007 operational performance announced by Continental Airlines.(revenue report)(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has announced its operational performance for the month of September 2007. The airline reported a September consolidated (mainline plus...

Second quarterly dividend announced by OMA.(Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte)(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA, an airport operator based in Mexico, has announced details for the payment of the second of its four...

Five-year contract for FlyAway service to Union Station awarded by LAWA.(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A five-year contract with CUSA CC LLC (dba Coach America Los Angeles) valued at USD16.5m has been announced by the Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners for the operation...

Fortune Magazine lists Copa Airlines as one of the top five best companies for leaders in Latin America.
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Copa Airlines, subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), has announced that it has been included in Fortune Magazine's top five best companies for leaders in Latin America...

South African Airways appoints director for sales development - national accounts.
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD South African Airways (SAA) has appointed Kristian C. Anderson as director, sales development - national accounts, effective 1 October. The airline also said Anderson has...

Ryanair plans 70 new routes.(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish carrier Ryanair has said it is to launch 70 new routes across Europe during October. According to the airline, the launch includes new routes from Barcelona, Dublin,...

US Airways updates meal options.(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD From 1 October US Airways (NYSE: LCC) will provide a greater variety of in-flight meals and snacks for purchase in the Coach Class cabin on board US Airways flights with...

Aer Arann to increase frequency for Cork service.(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ireland's Aer Arann has said it is celebrating its first anniversary of the Galway service from Leeds Bradford. The carrier also said that due to the success of the Cork...

Kunpeng Airlines has launched regional air service, Mesa says.
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) said Kunpeng Airlines in The Peoples Republic of China has launched commercial regional jet air services. Kunpeng Airlines reportedly...

AirTran launches fare sale.(AirTran Airways Inc )(Brief article)
October 2, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways Inc (NYSE: AAI) has today (2 October) launched a sale for travel to/from all of its destinations. The carrier said special fares starting from USD39 are...

SAS to return Q400 fleet to traffic.(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline SAS Group said on Wednesday (3 October) that it is now returning Dash8/Q400 aircraft to traffic. Flights will begin on Thursday and more aircraft will...

NTSB finds Southwest pilots were unfamiliar with aircraft in 2005 accident.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States National Transportation Safety Board has found that Southwest Airlines pilots were unfamiliar with a new braking procedure and unaware of landing rules in a...

Uni Air launches charter flights between Taiwan and Vietnam.(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan's Uni Airways has launched its first charter flight from Taichung Airport, Taiwan to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. According to The China Post, the carrier will operate...

Third quarter traffic figures announced by AirTran Airways.(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has reported its traffic figures for the three-month period ended 30 September 2007. The airline...

Boeing makes donation to Science Education at Chicago Museums.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) has revealed that it is to donate USD10m to support science education for youth in the Chicago area. The company said that the contribution is...

Mike Stowell named as EVP at Aviation Partners Boeing.(executive vice president)(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aviation Partners Boeing has announced that it has appointed Mike Stowell to the role of executive vice president. Prior to this appointment Stowell was the company's vice...

Traffic for September announced by American Eagle Airlines.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines has announced its systemwide traffic for the month of September 2007. The airline said that systemwide traffic for the period grew by 1.8%, as...

September traffic figures announced by American Airlines.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has announced its traffic figures for the month of September 2007. The carrier reported a September load factor of 78.4%, showing an increase of 2.9...

Midwest adds flights on four routes.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) has enhanced its schedule on four routes as part of its 2007 strategic plan. The airline said that it is adding a second direct roundtrip to...

American Eagle expands maintenance facility at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport.(American Eagle Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines is to expand its maintenance facility at Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport. The airline said it will be investing USD10m, creating up to 100 new...

Frontier launches new service between Denver and Wichita.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) has launched direct service between Denver International Airport and Wichita Mid-Continent Airport. The airline said that the service,...

China Southern Airlines signs deal for exclusive terminal use at Xianyang International Airport.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH; HKSE: 1055) has acquired the exclusive use of Terminal One at Xianyang International Airport. The airline said the agreement marks the...

ATA comments on ADS-B NPRM.(Air Transport Association of America)(Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast)(Notice of Proposed Rulemaking)(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), an industry trade organisation, has commented on the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Automatic Dependent Surveillance...

GOL enters interline agreement with Air France.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA)(Brief article)
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4) has entered into an interline agreement with Air France. The company said that since 4 September,...

Allegiant Air reports September traffic results.
October 3, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United States-based Allegiant Air LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for...

PPG Aerospace announces first shipset of electrochromic shades for Boeing 787.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG), a supplier of paints, coatings, chemicals, optical products, specialty materials, glass and fibre glass, announced on Wednesday (3 October) that the...

AAdvantage bonus offer and special Business Class fare announced by American Airlines to launch JFK to London Stansted route.(John F. Kennedy International Airport )(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has announced that it is to launch a new bonus offer for AAdvantage members, as well as a special low fare for customers travelling in Business Class, to...

Five million Aeroplan miles donated by Air Canada to children's groups.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has announced that its community investment programme Kids' Horizons is to donate a number of Aeroplan miles to mark its fourth year of supporting children's...

Takeover bid for Consorcio Aeromexico submitted by Grupo Mexicana.
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A takeover bid for Consorcio Aeromexico, for at least 51% and possibly as much as 100% of the shares of Aeromexico, has been submitted by Grupo Mexicana. The offer...

September traffic results announced by United Airlines.(Financial report)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines has announced its preliminary traffic results for September 2007. The airline said that it matched its record for the highest-ever September passenger load...

United States and Colombia make agreement to expand flights.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States and the Republic of Colombia have made an agreement for the expansion and liberalisation of their civil aviation relations. The two countries said that...

Disney Cruise Line introduces Onboard Airline Check-In.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Disney Cruise Line has said that from this autumn, select guests sailing with Disney Cruise Line will be able to use Onboard Airline Check-In. Disney Cruise Line said that...

American Airlines supports cancer research fund raising.
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has said that movie and television personalities, professional athletes and other celebrities are teaming up with the airline this weekend to support Susan G....

Midwest Airlines receives FAA top honour.(Federal Aviation Administration)(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) top honour for its Aviation Maintenance Technician awards programme. The airline...

US Airways to reduce capacity in Pittsburgh.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) announced its plans to reduce mainline services from 31 to 22 daily flights to and from Pittsburgh in January 2008. The airline said it aims to...

Aloha achieves 97% on-time record for August 2007.(Aloha Airlines Inc.)(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aloha Airlines reported that it is the most punctual of the United States airlines, with a 97.0% on-time record for the month of August 2007. The airline said that it is...

American Airlines makes bonus offer on new New York - London route.(Brief article)
October 4, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has said that in order to celebrate its new, daily direct service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and London's Stansted Airport from...

Sikorsky Support Services establishes aircraft delivery business.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sikorsky Support Services Inc (SSSI), a subsidiary of helicopter manufacturer Sikorsky Aircraft Corp, a unit of United Technologies Corp (NYSE:UTX), announced on Thursday (4...

September load factors announced by Delta.(Delta Air Lines )(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has announced its load factors for the month of September 2007. The airline said that load factors for mainline system were 78%, mainline...

September traffic announced by Northwest Airlines.
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A September consolidated (mainline and regional) load factor of 83.7%, 2.3 points more than September 2006, has been reported by Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA). The...

Bombardier Q400 aircraft begin to return to service.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD After meeting the requirements of Transport Canada's Airworthiness Directive (AD) related to main landing gear inspections, nearly all Bombardier Q400 aircraft have been...

Pink aircraft launched by QantasLink to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A pink Bombardier Q400 aircraft has been launched by QantasLink in order to mark the beginning of the company's Diamond Partnership with the National Breast Cancer Foundation...

September traffic announced by Air Canada.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has announced its traffic figures for the month of September 2007. The carrier reported a consolidated load factor for the month of 78.7%, and said that it flew...

Ryanair gives away free seats.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Yesterday (4 October), Irish airline company Ryanair said it gave away one million free seats. The carrier said the seats were released with no taxes, no fees and no...

Qantas to launch service between Karratha and Brisbane.
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australia's Qantas Airways has said that it will launch a new Boeing 737-800 weekly service between Brisbane and Karratha, located in western Australia, from 6 November. ...

Mesa takes delivery of first Bombardier CRJ-900 Next Generation.(Mesa Air Group Inc.)(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) today (5 October) said it took delivery on 28 September of the first of 14 Bombardier CRJ-900 Next Generation aircraft. These aircraft...

GOL reviews guidance for 2007.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA )(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of GOL Transportes Aereos SA and VRG Linhas Aereas SA, has today (5 October)...

US Airways enters definitive purchase agreements with Airbus.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) and aircraft maker Airbus yesterday (4 October) said they have entered into definitive aircraft purchase agreements for 92 new aircraft, including 32...

GOL reports September traffic figures.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA )(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of GOL Transportes Aereos SA and VRG Linhas Aereas SA, has reported its...

US Airways reports September traffic results.(Brief article)
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has reported its September traffic results. The company said that its revenue passenger miles (RPMs) for the month were 4.7bn, up 2.3%...

Frontier reports highest load factor ever for September.
October 5, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT) has reported its preliminary traffic results for September 2007. The airline said that its revenue passenger miles increased 26.0% to...

Second request under HSR Act received by Midwest.(Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A request for additional information, usually referred to as a Second Request, has been received by Midwest Air Group Inc (Amex: MEH) from the US Department of Justice (DOJ)...

ULTRAMAIN deployed by North American Airlines.(Ultramain Systems Inc)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ultramain Systems Inc, a provider of M&E software products and professional software implementation services, has announced North American Airlines (NAA), an FAA-certified US...

Ticket sales for London route launched by VRG.(VRG Linhas Aereas S.A.)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Tickets for VRG's newest route, Rio de Janeiro - Sao Paulo - London, are now being sold by GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL; Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company...

MoU announced between Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, Haeco, and Taeco.(Memorandum of Understanding)(Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Memorandum of Understanding has been announced between Dunlop Aircraft Tyres, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (HAECO), and Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering...

Air Charter Service transports players to Scotland/Italy Rugby World Cup match.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Charter Service (ACS), a provider of passenger and cargo air chartering, has revealed that it recently flew rugby players including Gavin Hastings, Derek Stark, and Brian...

Local people support Heathrow third runway, says new poll.(Survey)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new Populus poll published by Future Heathrow has revealed that more local residents support a third runway at Heathrow than oppose it. The survey also revealed that...

EVA Air to deploy second retrofitted B747-400 on Taipei-Bankok-London route.(EVA Airways Corp.)(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EVA Air, a carrier in Taiwan, has announced it is to deploy the second of its newly retrofitted B747-400 aircraft this month on the Taipei-Bangkok-London route, with its last...

Ryanair claims free seat sale boosts European tourism.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low far airline Ryanair claimed on 7 October that its completely free seat sale, launched last week, has resulted in a tourism boom across Europe. The airline said nearly...

ExpressJet Airlines commences ticket sales from Santa Barbara to SMF and SAN.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Airlines announced on 8 October that it has commenced ticket sales from Santa Barbara Airport for a non-stop service to Sacramento (SMF) and San Diego (SAN). ...

Great Lakes Aviation announces preliminary passenger traffic results for September.
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Preliminary passenger traffic results for the month of September 2007 have been announced by Great Lakes Aviation Ltd (OTCBB:GLUX), with scheduled service generating 13,428,000...

Frontier Airlines commences twice daily non-stop service between Denver and Rapid City.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq:FRNT) announced on 5 October that it has commenced a twice daily, non-stop service between its Denver International Airport (DEN) hub and Rapid City...

September traffic statistics announced by Hawaiian Airlines.
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hawaiian Airlines Inc, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings Inc (Amex: HA), has announced its systemwide traffic statistics for September, the third quarter, and year-to-date...

Boeing on track for 787 delivery schedule - claim.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first lightweight 787 Dreamliner aircraft is expected to be delivered by aircraft manufacturer Boeing on time by May 2008, according to the company. Boeing reportedly...

Tiger Airways launches redeveloped Melbourne Airport terminal.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Tiger Airways, a Singapore-based airline, announced on 8 October that its terminal at Melbourne Airport, Australia, has been launched following an AUD5m plus redevelopment in...

Protest ends at Manchester International Airport.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A protest which was led by a group of environmental activists and blocked an entrance to a departure lounge at Manchester International Airport in the UK ended at 10:00 BST,...

Sweden's Volvo Aero to supply turbine exhaust case for Airbus's new A380 jumbo jet.(Brief article)
October 8, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish aircraft, rocket and gas turbines manufacturer and aviation services provider Volvo Aero, part of Volvo Group, said on Monday (8 October) that it has been selected by...

GE Security's SRT Kiosk available in Europe.(Secure Registered Traveller )(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GE Security, a supplier of security and life safety technologies and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co (NYSE:GE), on Monday (8 October) announced...

Finnair Plc reports passenger numbers up in September 2007.(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc reported on Tuesday (9 October) that the group carried 738,714 passengers in September 2007, up by 7.2% from September 2006. The traffic...

All-new A330 luxury experience to be launched by China Southern.(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An all-new First Class and Business Class travel experience with Airbus A330 is to be launched by China Southern Airlines, available from November 2007. China Southern...

Belfast International Airport reduces carbon footprint - claim.(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Belfast International Airport has announced that, in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, it is to cut down the amount of power used by its air conditioning units in...

New mileage offer announced by Delta.(Delta Air Lines )(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has announced that Delta SkyMiles Dining & Hotels by Rewards NetworkSM is giving members a chance to earn 1,000 bonus miles and 1,000 Medallion...

September operating data announced by TAM.(Financial report)(Brief article)
October 9, 2007... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD TAM (BOVESPA: TAMM4; NYSE: TAM) has announced its operating data for the month of September 2007, as disclosed by the Brazilian National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC). For...