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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced results for November showing a 4.6% drop in international passenger traffic and a 13.5% drop in international cargo. International capacity dropped by 1.0%. The November international passenger load factors stood at 72.7% which is a decline of approximately 3 percentage points over the same month last year.

Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) is considering following up the bond issue that closed in November 2008 by making a new public offer of $50 million of bonds.

Embraer and British Airways signed a contract for 11 E-Jets, comprised of six Embraer 170 and five Embraer 190SR jets, to be operated by BA CityFlyer. BA CityFlyer is British Airways’ wholly owned regional subsidiary that operates international and domestic routes from London City Airport, England. The deal, which heralds a significant modernization of its regional fleet, also includes options for another three EMBRAER 190SR jets. The contract value of the E-Jets firm orders is US$ 376.5 million, at list price, based on January 2008 economic conditions, and could reach US$ 489 million, if all options are confirmed.

Auckland Airport is launching a new Park & Ride service that offers long-term, low-cost parking for all domestic and international travellers.

Australian airline SkyAirWorld, has won a Solomon Islands Government tender to redevelop Anuha Island, as part of plan to attract more international tourists. The airline signed a leasing agreement until year 2070 with the Solomon’s government, earlier this week.