Transatlantic all-business class carrier Silverjet has announced a new service between London and Dubai from 18 November.  Silverjet will be the first commercial carrier in the world to use the Executive Terminal at Dubai International Airport, operating daily services using Boeing 767 planes with 100 lie-flat seats.  Fares lead in at £999 return.

Concerns have been raised about the safety of Boeing's next generation 787 Dreamliner.  A sacked Boeing engineer has claimed that the revolutionary carbon composite fuselage is more likely to shatter on impact than traditional aluminium designs, and could also produce toxic fumes when ignited.  The claims have been rejected by Boeing and Qantas, which has 65 Dreamliners on order with options and purchase rights for another 50.  So far the aircraft has passed all safety tests, with further testing to occur throughout the certification period.

Cathy Freeman has been given the honour of naming P&O Cruises' superliner, Pacific Dawn.  Sydney's Circular Quay will host the spectacular naming event on 08 November, where Freeman will also be officially named the ships 'Godmother'. The vessel will undergo a refurbishment before her maiden voyage from Sydney on Friday 09 November.