„Aktuell“ – News from the industry

Qantas Freight today announced that it would operate a second freight terminal from an off-airport location in Sydney from June, 2007.

Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today reported an April consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of 82.3 percent, 0.2 points below the April 2006 consolidated load factor.

Swissport Japan and local partner the Marubeni Corporation have successfully established their collaboration, and will now be intensely developing their joint business activities.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines took delivery of its 15th Boeing 777-200ER (Extended Range) last Friday from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., north of Seattle.

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Continental Airlines today announced that the airline will be the first U.S. carrier to use the Boeing Class 3 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) on its 777s.

Midwest Airlines (Amex: MEH) took home another „best“ award when its popular frequent flyer program — Midwest Miles — earned the Freddie Award for Best Customer Service at the 19th Annual Freddie Awards on April 26 in Arlington, Va. It is the second consecutive year the airline has won the coveted award.

Logan’s Fastest-Growing Airline Now Offering 27 Nonstop Destinations

Boeing [NYSE: BA] Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney reports that the board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of thirty five (35) cents per share.

Turkish Technic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has adopted Boeing’s [NYSE: BA] Web-based maintenance solution, Maintenance Performance Toolbox, to help improve the maintenance of its fleet of 14 Classic 737s and 41 Next-Generation 737s.

The 11 hotels, all owned by KGH and formerly operated under the Courtyard by Marriott brand, will now operate as Holiday Inn hotels under 20-year licence agreements with IHG.