A US Court of Appeals has overturned a Federal Aviation Administration interim rule that came into effect last year and introduced overflight fees for carriers that use US airspace but do not take off or land in the US. The FAA, which had hoped for $100 million annually in fees, is reviewing its options.
Chek Lap chop
The latest opening date for Chek Lap Kok airport is now July 1 1998 - the first anniversary of Hong Kong's handover to China.
Open days
The US and Argentina are scheduled to begin open skies talks in Buenos Aires on 18-19 March.
Mahalo sinks
Hawaii's Mahalo Air has failed to find the funds needed to survive liquidation. A court has ordered the sale of the airline's remaining assets. Mahalo sought chapter 11 protection last year.
Thai tussle
The Thai government board say upgrades at Don Muang airport should be scaled back from $113 million to $38 million in light of Thailand's fiscal crisis.
Source: Airline Business
