NIX LAX - Where will it land?? InNew York or Los Angeles??A war of words broke out last monthbetween satisfied JKF airport officialsand extremely angry Los Angeles(LAX) airport executives, when thelatter accused Airbus that it had renegedon a promise to bring its newshiny A380 to LAX on its first US testflight. Airbus last month announcedthat the A380 would fly from Frankfurtto JFK in New York on March 19, fromwhere it will go to Chicago's O'Harethe next day.The jet will then fly from … [Read more...] about NIX LAX
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Singapore Airlines' subsidiary Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) said that its president and chief executive, Ng Chin Hwee will soon leave the company to take up a senior position at SIA. SATS said Ng will be promoted to his, as yet undisclosed, new position, in due course. It added that a search committee had started to look for a successor to Ng, who will stay in his current position until his replacement has been found. During his tenure as SATS CEO, Ng has spearheaded the … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines
Post Danmark sells distribution unit
Post Danmark has decided to sell its shares (49 percent) in Morgendistribution Danmark to 365 Media Scandinavia, who will thus become the sole owner. Last year, Post Danmark committed itself to establishing Morgendistribution Danmark due to the opening of an entirely new market for household distribution of free newspapers, etc. early in the morning. Post Danmark has now concluded that its expectations for this market cannot be fulfilled. This is because, among other things, the restrictions … [Read more...] about Post Danmark sells distribution unit
Pilots strike over Europe Airpost sale
Pilots and ground staff at Europe Airpost were on strike last month following news that France's La Poste is to sell the mail, cargo and passenger airline. The strike caused delays to night post and, during the day, passenger transport. La Poste director general Jean-Paul Bailly confirmed the pending sale of Europe Airpost. He said that La Poste had decided to sell the company and move the transport of mail to TGV high-speed trains under a plan to set up a joint subsidiary with national rail … [Read more...] about Pilots strike over Europe Airpost sale
Indian postal department to use RFID
If all goes well, the Indian postal department (DoP) will be the first organisation to use radio frequency identification (RFID) technology for its express parcels and logistics posts, the Financial Express reported. To realise its ambition, the department proposes to make huge investments in the cutting-edge technology. The department has already put forward a proposal of Rs 12,000 crore to the planning commission during the 11th Five Year Plan. "The postal department with over 1.55 lakh … [Read more...] about Indian postal department to use RFID
More networking at AFA2007 Conference
The format of the Air Freight Asia Conference, which was previously structured on two full days of five sessions each, has undergone some changes to give delegates more time for networking. "Based on feedback, which we received after the event in Shanghai last year, we felt that the original format of the conference, which included cocktail receptions and buffet dinners in the evening, was no longer appropriate," said Air Freight Asia organiser Nol van Fenema. "Increasingly, … [Read more...] about More networking at AFA2007 Conference



