Flying High, Winning Big

The skies between China and the U.S. are opening up and AmCham-China celebrated by giving away vacations. Party-goers at the spectacular new JW Marriott waited expectantly to see who among them would take home the top prizes. American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines and United Airlines each offered up a pair of round-trip tickets on their new routes and JW Marriott provided accommodations at each of the U.S. destinations.
In addition to top executives from all the airlines, the November 7 event was attended by various government representatives, including the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the U.S. Department of State’s Foreign Commercial Service, as well as the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Others who hope to benefit from the additional business opportunities expected to be generated by these new routes, also came out.

Vice Premier Wu Yi Wows Appreciation Dinner Crowd

Vice Premier Wu Yi received a standing ovation before and after her keynote speech November 23 during AmCham-China’s Eighth Annual Government Appreciation Dinner at the China World Hotel. The crowd of nearly 800 AmCham members, guests and high ranking government officials from the U.S. and China, were treated to the words of the woman that Forbes Magazine recently described as one of the most powerful in the world. She noted that this year’s dinner theme of “Building Bridges” is an excellent metaphor for the relationship AmCham has with the U.S. and Chinese governments and business communities. The Vice Premier also used this occasion to deliver a message to the international community that China will remain open to foreign investment, a policy that her government has embraced in recent years.

IPR Protection Zone Anniversary

The People’s Government of Beijing’s Chaoyang District (PGBCD) AmCham-China marked the one-year anniversary of the “Chaoyang Model Anti-Copyright Infringement and Piracy-Free Zone” on November 20. The goal of the project is to protect legitimate markets, promote the merits of genuine products, and increase the awareness of intellectual property rights (IPR) protection. AmCham-China member companies News Corp/20th Century Fox, Microsoft, NBC-Universal, Time Warner, and Warner Bros participated in the effort. Several public outreach and educational campaigns emphasizing the importance of respecting IPR were successfully implemented during the first year.
David Kay from Microsoft China spoke at the event marking the anniversary and said there is a many pronged strategy to fight against IPR infringements. He said the first year’s cooperation efforts focused on education and publicity, legitimate distribution channels, coordinated law enforcement efforts, and attention from both China and the U.S.
David Kay’s speech and AmCham-China’s press release about the event can be found

Delta Air Lines 767-332(ER) N194DN

Airplanes 101* (See Airplanes 101 Set)Name: Boeing 767-300, 767-300FManufacturer: Boeing (USA) .Main Role: large capacity medium-very long range mainline jetlinerBasic design: Two engined double ailed wide body mainline jetliner.Capacity: Roughly 218-269 passengers Range: 11300km First delivery date: 1986Still in production in 2006: YesEasily confused for: 767-200, 767-400, A300, A330, A310 Main identifying points: The tail cone and tail are probably the 767's best identifyer.. the cone is very conical and the tail's baseline sweeps down to meet it whereas most Airbus widebodies have a relatively horizontal baseline in their tails. Also the 767 has sharper and more defined edges on the tail and cockpit windows than the Airbus rivals. Some aftermarket 767 winglets (like those on the latest 737s) are available but so far are rare sights. The 767-300 nice proportioned visually. Other than the longer fuselage the fact is has two over-wing emergency exists and no raked wingtips (like the 767-400) it is identical to the other 767 models.Examples of Main Operators: Continental, American, United, Delta, US Airways, British Airways, Air Canada, British Airways, Alitalia, KLM, Aeroflot, JAL, ANA, Varig, Qantas and many more.

Jet Fuel Premium Collapse as Airlines Ground Fleets

July 14 (Bloomberg) -- Jet fuel's 100 percent rise over the past year to a record $4.36 a gallon is setting the stage for its decline in the next six months

Delta Air Lines Boeing 747-400 (Ex NW)

The first Boeing 747-400 of the NW & DL merge ...Delta Air Lines started painting the Northwest Airlines fleet with this cute 744..

Delta Air Lines Cockpit. 757

Discount Airfare: American Airlines Flights to Europe

American Airlines is the latest airline to put flights to Europe on sale. One of the best things about these fares is the travel dates. Early summer flights are valid in this deal, but the prices feel more like spring.Outbound travel must take place by May 26 and all travel must be complete by June 25. Tickets must be purchased by April 15, which is the best way to spend your tax refund, in our opinion.

Swiss International Air Lines

Delta Air Lines 767-332(ER) N194DN

*Airplanes 101* (See Airplanes 101 Set)Name: Boeing 767-300, 767-300FManufacturer: Boeing (USA) .Main Role: large capacity medium-very long range mainline jetlinerBasic design: Two engined double ailed wide body mainline jetliner.Capacity: Roughly 218-269 passengers Range: 11300km First delivery date: 1986Still in production in 2006: YesEasily confused for: 767-200, 767-400, A300, A330, A310 Main identifying points: The tail cone and tail are probably the 767's best identifyer.. the cone is very conical and the tail's baseline sweeps down to meet it whereas most Airbus widebodies have a relatively horizontal baseline in their tails. Also the 767 has sharper and more defined edges on the tail and cockpit windows than the Airbus rivals. Some aftermarket 767 winglets (like those on the latest 737s) are available but so far are rare sights. The 767-300 nice proportioned visually. Other than the longer fuselage the fact is has two over-wing emergency exists and no raked wingtips (like the 767-400) it is identical to the other 767 models.Examples of Main Operators: Continental, American, United, Delta, US Airways, British Airways, Air Canada, British Airways, Alitalia, KLM, Aeroflot, JAL, ANA, Varig, Qantas and many more.

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines has evolved into one of the most respected travel brands around the world. We have one of the world's youngest fleet in the air, a network spanning five continents, and the Singapore Girl as our symbol of quality customer care and service. Customers, investors, partners, and staff — everyone expects excellence of us. And so, in our lounges, our conferences, working relationships, and in the smallest details of flight, we rise to each occasion and deliver the Singapore Airlines experience

Pakistan International Airlines

When Pakistan was founded in 1947 it comprised two territories on either side of the expanse of India. It was in this unusual circumstance that Pakistan International was formed. Despite wars and economic trouble, the carrier survived to grow and prosper. Today it maintains a sizeable international route network, in addition to its services closer to home, with a modern and expanding fleet

PIA

Redeeming Business Rewards Miles

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Emirates

Delta Airlines cancels new Kenya link

NAIROBI (AFP) — US carrier Delta Air Lines on Tuesday announced it was cancelling a new direct link between the Kenya capital Nairobi and Atlanta a day before its scheduled launch.
"Delta Air Lines direct flights from Nairobi to Atlanta have been postponed indefinitely due to lack of Transport Security Administration (TSA) and US Government approval," a statement from the airline's PR firm in Kenya said.
"The safety of Delta's passengers and crew is Delta's number one priority," said Delta Air Lines, one of the world's largest commercial carriers.
The statement did not further elaborate on the reasons for the last-minute cancellation of the new air link, which was still being advertised in newspapers on Tuesday and was reportedly fully booked for weeks.
The Atlanta-based carrier is the only US airline to fly its own planes to Africa and was planning to launch flights to other destinations on the continent later this year.
The Kenyan government expressed its surprise at the eleventh-hour postponement.
"The Delta Air Lines flight that was meant to arrive in Kenya tomorrow after a stop over in Dakar, Senegal, has unfortunately been postponed. The reasons for the postponement by Delta are still not very clear," government spokesman Alfred Mutua said in a statement.
"The government of Kenya has complied with all the additional security measures requested by Delta and Nairobi airports' security is excellent," he added.