Airports Company South Africa, owner and manager of South Africa's nine principal airports, has signed a cooperation agreement with Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding. The strategic partnership will involve the exchange of information and individual expertise along with cooperation in the field of customer acquisition. The signing of this agreement follows the recent creation of a cargo management division at O.R. Tambo International Airport, affirming Airports Company South Africa's commitment … [Read more...] about New partnership for South African airports
Airports
Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
Panalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. As of March, Panalpina will not only operate scheduled charter flights from Hong Kong to Huntsville, but also from Huntsville to São Paulo. The extended service is part of the recently renewed long-term agreement between Panalpina and Atlas Air. It offers scheduled main deck capacity to South America from the US and a record transit time of less than 40 hours from Hong Kong to … [Read more...] about Panalpina expands air freight network to Brazil
SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Barely eight months into his retirement, former global head of cargo for the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Des Vertannes has re-joined the air cargo industry, taking up a role as strategic advisor for IT firm, SmartKargo. Announcing Vertannes’ new role in the company, Jay Shelat, SmartKargo executive VP, Sales and Marketing said: "We are fortunate to have Des on board. “Des’ more than four decades of air cargo experience, … [Read more...] about SmartKargo pulls a coup, brings Vertannes onboard
Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan
Qatar Airways has reaffirmed its commitment to its Japanese routes and denied the recent rumours of withdrawing from Japan following participation in the Qatari-Japanese Economic Forum held in Tokyo on Friday, 20 February 2015. The comments came following a forum visit led by the Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, and a group of VIP dignitaries from Qatar’s most significant organisations and companies. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His … [Read more...] about Qatar dispels rumours of withdrawing from Japan
Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the budget strategy outlined by Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary John Tsang yesterday, and in particular the range of initiatives that will help to promote tourism, trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s plan to launch promotional activities that will help to attract more overseas visitors, business travelers and investors to Hong Kong. As the … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives
Cathay Pacific Airways welcomed the budget strategy outlined by Hong Kong SAR Government Financial Secretary John Tsang yesterday, and in particular the range of initiatives that will help to promote tourism, trade and investment opportunities in Hong Kong. Cathay Pacific chief executive Ivan Chu said: “We are encouraged by the Government’s plan to launch promotional activities that will help to attract more overseas visitors, business travelers and investors to Hong Kong. As the … [Read more...] about Cathay welcomes gov’t budget initiatives