Airbus wins 181 orders in two months
European planemaker Airbus won 181 aircraft orders in the first two months of the year and made 80 deliveries to airline and leasing customers, reported Reuters.
Emirates says Boeing close to offering revamped 777
Boeing is close to offering a revamped version of its 777 wide-body long-haul jet that would be available for service around 2020, the president of Emirates airline said, reported Reuters.
Security strike to disrupt Cologne-Bonn airport
Cologne-Bonn airport said it would cancel 59 of more than 200 flights on Friday as security guards will again go on strike after negotiations over pay stalled, reported Reuters. Workers union Verdi is calling for wage rises of between US$3.27 and $4.
Latam Airlines Group opts for Oneworld
The Oneworld global airline alliance has expanded its market-leading position in Latin America, though it has yet to fill the big gap in its network created by the lack of a mainland China partner, reported Dow Jones Newswires.
Vueling board rejects IAG takeover offer
The board of Spanish low-cost airline Vueling on Thursday recommended that shareholders reject a takeover offer from International Airline Group, saying it does not reflect the company's value, reported Reuters. IAG, which already owns 45.
ABC adds third weekly flight to Milan
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), Russia's largest international cargo airline and a part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has increased its flights from Moscow to Milan to three times a week.
SAS narrows loss in first quarter
Scandinavian airliner SAS said its recently-launched restructuring plan 4XNG is proceeding as planned after posting a smaller net loss for the first quarter of its fiscal year compared with the same period a year earlier, helped by rising revenue,
Dukal sets up distribution centre in Savannah
Dukal Corporation, a leading supplier of disposable medical products, has chosen the Port of Savannah as its major port of entry, and established new distribution centre in Savannah's Foreign Trade Zone.
China exports much stronger than expected
China's exports jumped by a fifth in February from a year earlier, more than double expectations, but imports were much weaker than forecast, official data showed. For January and February combined exports rose 23.
| | Qantas in talks to buy Boeing freighters
Qantas is in negotiations to buy several Boeing 747-400 freight planes as it weighs up its options before the expiry of a large contract with an American cargo airline, reported the Sydney Morning Herald.
Qatar Airways to seek compensation for 787 grounding
Qatar Airways backed Boeing's proposals for getting its grounded 787 Dreamliner passenger jet back in service, but suggested that it would seek compensation over the crisis which has left four percent of its fleet idle, reported Reuters.
Minister backs Czech airline stake sale to Korean Air
The Czech government plans to sell a minority stake in flag carrier Czech Airlines (CSA) to Korean Air, the only party interested in the loss-making airline, Finance Minister Miroslav Kalousek said, reported Reuters.
Hutch expands market share of HK port
Hutchison Port Holdings extended its dominant position in Hong Kong with the US$413 million acquisition of a terminal from rival DP World.
OOCL more than doubles profit in 2012
Hong Kong's Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) more than doubled profit to US$197.2 million last year compared with US$86 million in 2011 on the back of higher freight rates and container volumes.
Vietnam's Vinalines quits port project
Vietnam National Shipping Lines (Vinalines) will quit Lach Huyen international port in the northern port city of Haiphong under its restructuring plan, a representative told the Dau Tu newspaper.
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