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GuestLogix Establishes Asia Pacific Headquarters
Toronto-based GuestLogix Inc., a provider of onboard retail and payment technology to airlines and the passenger travel industry, announced that it will establish GuestLogix Asia Pacific operations
Information summarized from:
GuestLogix Inc. Press Release
Canada Announces Transit Without Visa Program and China Transit Trial to Facilitate Travel through Canadian Airports
The Government of Canada announced the implementation of a Transit Without Visa program making it easier for certain international travelers en route to and from the US with valid US visas to trans
Information summarized from:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Press Release
Korean Air Expands Service from Toronto and Vancouver
Following last week’s announcement by Transport Canada of a Blue Sky air transport agreement with South Korea, Korean Air announced that as of August 14 it will be increasing its four flights per w
Information summarized from:
Canada NewsWire, Transport Canada Press Release
Rethinking and Re-energizing the Canada-South Korea Relationship
Published: December 13, 2008 in Canada-Asia Agenda (2 pages)
Abstract
Canada and South Korea are on the verge of signing a broad new air traffic agreement, while talks on a free trade agreement remain bogged down.
Singapore and Canada Reach New Air Transport Agreement
Singapore and Canada have initialed a new air transport agreement, following bilateral air services consultations in Ottawa last week. Under the new bilateral agreement, Singapore carriers are allowed to operate passenger and all-cargo flights as frequently as desired between Singapore and Canada, via selected intermediate points. In addition, they may code-share either with one another, with any Canadian or third country airlines.
Published: November 07, 2007
Information summarized from:
Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Press Release
Star Navigation to Install In-Flight Monitoring System on Airbus for Pakistan International Airlines
Toronto-based Star Navigation Systems Group Ltd., a technology company that provides hardware and software solutions primarily to commercial and corporate aviation operators around the world, announced that it will install its in-flight safety monitoring system on an Airbus A-310 for Pakistan International Airlines. Star Navigation expects the installation to be completed by the end of June 2006. Pakistan International Airlines flies to 87 destinations worldwide and has a fleet of 49 aircraft.
Published: March 29, 2006
Information summarized from:
Canada NewsWire
Shandong Airlines Takes Delivery of Bombardier Jets in March
Following an agreement signed in October 2001, Montreal-based Bombardier will be delivering the first of four Challenger 604 intercontinental jet aircraft to one of China’s regional carriers, Shandong Airlines, next March. Bombardier, Shandong Airlines and Mauritius-based Flight Training Device Ltd. are also involved in a joint venture to establish a commercial pilot flight training centre in Shandong province.
Published: January 30, 2002
Information summarized from:
Dow Jones International News
Bombardier in Talks on Opening a Plant in China
Montreal-based Bombardier Inc. is in discussions with the Chinese government and aviation firms about opening a facility in the country, according to company chief executive Robert Brown. Domestic passenger traffic is increasing sharply, and China’s political leaders are hoping that the country can produce its own commercial jet using foreign knowledge and technology.
Published: November 05, 2001
Information summarized from:
National Post
Qantas Leases Air Canada Jets to Serve Routes to New Zealand
Qantas Airlines is leasing three Air Canada aircraft and crews for up to three months for flights between Australia and New Zealand. The carrier is reassigning jets from that route to the domestic market in an attempt to pick up business as its rival, Ansett Airlines, faces financial difficulties.
Published: October 01, 2001
Information summarized from:
Sydney Morning Herald
Air Canada to Expand South Pacific Network
Effective November 30, 2001, Air Canada will expand its South Pacific network by introducing direct service between Toronto and Melbourne and by increasing capacity on the Vancouver-Honolulu-Sydney route. The airline will operate three times weekly ‘same-plane’ service from Toronto to Melbourne via Honolulu, bringing its weekly flights between Canada and Australia to ten. Air Canada will be the only carrier to provide non-stop service between Hawaii and Melbourne.
Published: August 15, 2001
Information summarized from:
Air Canada Press Release