7 SEP: British Airways is making headlines today with a disclosure by chief executive Willie Walsh of long-term plans to expand the new International Airlines Group (IAG) being created by its merger with Spanish carrier Iberia.

7 SEP: Chinese aviation authorities have found widespread falsification of qualifications among airline pilots.

6 SEP: Singapore Airlines has reportedly told flight attendants not to discuss work-related issues on Facebook and other social networking websites.

3 SEP: Air NZ has scored another victory in what is proving to be an award-winning year.

1 SEP: Air NZ has unveiled plans for a major boost in NZ domestic capacity, adding 9500 seats a week to regional and main jet routes, it’s reported today.

Qantas customers faced lengthy delays at Brisbane airport last night after a security breach forced evacuation of parts of the domestic terminal.

31 AUG: Scandinavian carrier SAS has been named Europe’s most punctual airline for the second year in a row.

30 AUG: United Airlines and Continental received US Department of Justice approval for their planned merger on Friday, after agreeing to a landing slots deal with Southwest Airlines at the New York area’s Newark airport.

30 AUG: Israel’s national airline El Al has reportedly struck an unusual alliance deal with three eastern European carriers.

30 AUG: Mexicana, Mexico’s second biggest airline, suspended all operations on Saturday because of serious financial problems.