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Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing

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Boeing and Dragon Aviation Leasing celebrated the deliveries of four 737-800s last month. These deliveries represent the first four of 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s Dragon Aviation Leasing currently has on order. The order, which is valued at US$933 million at current list prices, was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries website as an unidentified customer. “Dragon Aviation Leasing is committed to providing our customers with market-leading products and … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers four 737s to Dragon Aviation leasing

Oman Air appoints Air Cargo Logistics in France

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Oman Air has appointed Air Cargo Logistics as its exclusive general sales and service agent (GSSA) in France. Air Cargo Logistics will provide the Omani national carrier with full cargo sales, marketing and customer service activities across France. Oman Air currently operates four A330 flights a week from Paris Charles De Gaulle to Muscat, with onward connections across the Middle East and Asia. “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with Oman Air in France and look … [Read more...] about Oman Air appoints Air Cargo Logistics in France

Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner

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Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner

Nippon express opens subsidiary in Myanmar

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Japanese freight forwarding and logistics firm Nippon Express has opened a subsidiary business in Myanmar. Nippon Express first made inroads in the isolated Southeast Asian country with a branch office in July 2012. … [Read more...] about Nippon express opens subsidiary in Myanmar

Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner

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Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner

UPS expects to handle 4 million gift returns

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With a record number of consumers shopping online for the holidays, post-holiday returns and exchanges will keep UPS busy right through the new year. UPS National Returns Day is Jan. 6, 2015, when the company expects consumers will ship more than 800,000 packages back to retailers and merchants. By the end of the first full week in January, UPS anticipates transporting 4 million return packages in the United States. "We have successfully completed two of three phases of the Peak holiday … [Read more...] about UPS expects to handle 4 million gift returns