China Eastern Airlines said it is movingto complete a stake sale deal withSingapore Airlines "as soon as possible" following Cathay Pacifi c Airways' decisionearlier this week to back away froma CEA share purchase. The deal couldhave spoiled an earlier agreement inwhich SIA and its main shareholderTemasek Holdings agreed to purchase15.7% and 8.3% stakes. … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines

The US Dept. of Transportation yesterdayawarded coveted new China routeauthorities to all six US legacy carriers.Two of the route awards, going to Delta Air Lines and United Airlines for servicethat can begin on 30 March 2008, are "fi nal decisions," DOT said. Four additionalroutes, on which service can beginin 2009, are "proposed" and will likelybecome fi nal "in the near future." … [Read more...] about Delta Air Lines and United Airlines

British Airways will buy 12 Airbus A380aircraft as part of the airlines' long termfl eet modernisation. The announcementmarks the fi rst time British Airwayshas selected to introduce Airbus aircraftfor the company's long haul fl eet. … [Read more...] about British Airways

China Southern Airlines, the country's largest carrier, said it carried 552,300tonnes of cargo in the first eight months,up 7.4 pct, and 79,130 tonnes of cargo in August, up 12.4 pct. The overall load factor was 68.3 pct, up 2.6 percentage points, China Southern said. … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines

Bangkok's new Suvarnabhumi airport continues to suffer problems, with the latest problem being one of noise. The Thai government recently agreed to set aside 174 million baht to be spent in aiding residents living near the airport who are affected by noise pollution. The move came after thousands of residents affected by aircraft noise at the airport rallied in what they said to be the "last peaceful move" to pressure aviation authorities to take action after accusing the Airports Authority of … [Read more...] about THAILAND: Noise pollution irks residents