Italian flag carrier Alitalia has named Silvano Cassano as CEO of ‘new Atilalia’, which will become effective after it closes a major investment deal with Abu-Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways. Cassano has more than 35 years of experience in senior management roles across a number of industries. He has also served as chairman and CEO of Italian shipping company Grandi Navi Veloci, CEO of global fashion brand Benetton Group, CEO of Fiat Auto Financial and Consumer Services, and … [Read more...] about Alitalia names new CEO
Airports
AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Contrary to much speculation in recent weeks, the Air France-KLM-Martinair group will retain its all-maindeck subsidiary Martinair, albeit with a drastically reduced fleet. Over the next two years Martinair Cargo’s fleet will drop dramatically from the current 10 aircraft to just three. All five old MD11F in the fleet will be retired progressively starting shortly and ending in 2016 and in addition, a B747-400ERF, which is currently leased to Etihad Airways, will be returned to the leasing … [Read more...] about AF-KLM undertakes surgery, Martinair spared
Garuda launches Jakarta-London service
Garuda Indonesia extends its presence in Europe by launching the new service from Jakarta to London via Amsterdam as part of the airline's transformation programme "The Quantum Leap 2011-2015". London serves as the airline's second gateway in the region after Amsterdam. Executive vice president marketing and sales of Garuda Indonesia Erik Meijer commented, "We are very pleased to be able to add London to our extensive global network. There are strong business, educational and cultural ties … [Read more...] about Garuda launches Jakarta-London service
CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Cebu Pacific Air will operate thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting 4 October 2014. The new route is part of the carrier’s further expansion of its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six months in addition to the announced new routes of Sydney and Kuwait. … [Read more...] about CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Swiss WorldCargo, the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, has entered into a new partnership agreement with WCA, a global freight forwarding network for independent logistics providers. Swiss WorldCargo will undertake a number of unique cross-cooperation projects with three of WCA’s specialty groups – WCA Pharma, WCA Time Critical and WCA Dangerous Goods. The alignment of these operations between WCA’s members and Swiss WorldCargo will allow the generation … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo, WCA team up
Royal Jordanian Obtains RA3, ACC3 EU Certs
Royal Jordanian Airlines has secured 5-year RA3 and ACC3 EU certifications for its cargo operations from Amman to any EU country. The security manual defines the standards and security measures implemented to meet regulatory requirements. The basic principle of these certifications is to ensure that all cargo or mail flying into the EU is screened or comes from a secure supply chain. Starting July 1, 2014, air carriers that fly air cargo or mail into the EU from a non-EU … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian Obtains RA3, ACC3 EU Certs
