Emirates SkyCargo, which for thefirst time in its history carried morethan 1m metric tons of freight andgenerated more than $1b in revenuelast year, has been named Cargo Airlineof the Year by trade publication AirTransport World. The awards will bepresented at ATW's gala dinner andcelebration in Washington on February21. … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo
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Airbus says it has fixed an electricalwiring problem on its first A380. TheEuropean aircraft manufacturer saiddeliveries to launch customer SingaporeAirlines will arrive in October ofthis year. … [Read more...] about Airbus
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Feb 15-16 Australian Logistics Council (ALC) Annual Forum 2007, Seaworld Nara, Qld, Australia. www.austlogistics.com.au Feb 21-23 Inter airport India 2007, Pragati Maidan Exhibition Centre, New Delhi, India. [email protected] Feb 27-28 World Mail & Express Logistics Middle East, Africa, South Asia, Al Bustan Rotuna Hotel, Dubai, UAE. [email protected] Feb 27-Mar 1 The World Air Cargo Event, World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. www.aircargonews.net Mar 11-13 Air Cargo 2007 … [Read more...] about Calendar
MIDDLE EAST: Deutsche Post signs logistics pact
Dubai Industrial City said it establisheda partnership with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) the parentcompany of DHL, Danzas and Exel,to support its 20 million square feetlogistics facility - transPARK. Dubai Industrial City's proximity toJebel Ali Port - the world's third largestre-export hub - and Dubai Central- the largest airport in the world - willallow transPARK to deliver a flexiblerange of multi-model supply chainservices from DHL, Danzas and Exel,officials said. That will include … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Deutsche Post signs logistics pact
INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
The Indian government is consideringa proposal to increase the foreigndirect investment (FDI) limit in scheduleddomestic carriers to 74 percentfrom 49 percent, the Economic Timesreported. The idea is being mootedto increase the funding options fordomestic airlines, which have drawnup huge expansion plans. Domesticcarriers are expected to buy close to480 aircraft in five years involving aninvestment of $30 billion. The proposed increase in FDI indomestic carriers would, however, comewith a … [Read more...] about INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
First Flight Couriers has announcedthe addition of Bangalore to its recentlystarted aviation operations. With this,the company will be offering direct connectivitybetween the main trade hubsof the country -- Chennai, Bangalore,Mumbai and Delhi. First Flight is also now able to provideairlift capacity for heavy machineryand large consignments. Bangalore and Chennai are criticaltrade destinations in the southern partof India, the triggers coming from therevived manufacturing activity in … [Read more...] about INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
