An 88-tonne ‘jaw crusher’ used for gold mining has arrived at Russia’s Sokol Airport in Magadan onboard one of Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 freighters. The jaw crusher, which was transported along with other equipment and tooling from Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg, will be used for primary ore crushing during the gold mining process in the Magadan Region. Volga-Dnepr was able to load the cargo using the An-124-100’s onboard loading systems, removing the need for the additional cost … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr delivers ‘jaw crusher’
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Turkish sees nine-month $463m net loss from last year’s $877m profit
Turkish Airlines has posted a net loss for the first nine months of 2016, of US$463 million - a dramatic change from the $877 million net profit for the same period last year. Revenues were down 6.0 per cent to $7.6 billion, while an operating loss of $154 million contrasted the $894 million operating profit for the same period in 2015. The carrier blamed political and economic instability in Europe and Middle East, over-capacity and tough competition in the market. Meanwhile, Turkish … [Read more...] about Turkish sees nine-month $463m net loss from last year’s $877m profit
Qatar hopes to wrap up 49% Meridiana Fly stake by January
Qatar Airways’ negotiations with Meridiana Fly, for a 49 per cent stake in the Italian airline is ongoing and and should conclude by early next year according to Qatar’s group chief executive was also provided by Akbar Al Baker. “We are hoping to have our discussions concluded by the end of January. During this period Meridiana Fly also has to deliver certain conditions and achieve certain targets in its performance. We want Meridiana Fly to be a very strong national carrier with a robust … [Read more...] about Qatar hopes to wrap up 49% Meridiana Fly stake by January
Bangalore Int’l announces runway upgrades ahead of second runway in 2019
Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), as part of its ongoing commitment to operational excellence and safety, today announced a plan for the upgrading of its runway. The work will be carried out in a phased manner in certain parts, involving closure of the runway and in other parts, partial closure of facilities without any impact on airport operations. The closure will be applicable between 10.30 to 17:00 from 19 February to 30 April 2017. The balance activities will be carried out … [Read more...] about Bangalore Int’l announces runway upgrades ahead of second runway in 2019
MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
MAB Kargo is strengthening its footprint in the East of China with the launch of new freighter service to Guangzhou (CAN) from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) as part of its extensive routes in the East China region. A MAB Kargo A330-200 freighter will operate twice weekly services to CAN commencing from 8 November 2016. These services make a new stop at Guangzhou every Tuesday and Thursday. This new route will offer 60 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. The twice weekly service is being introduced to … [Read more...] about MAB Kargo launches twice weekly Guangzhou service with A330F
AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is launching twice-weekly B747 freighter services connecting Heathrow, the UK’s biggest port by value, with its international network via its Moscow hub, starting 3 November. The new flights every Thursday and Saturday will each offer customers more than 100 tonnes of cargo capacity. Last year, 29 per cent of the UK’s non-EU exports by value went through Heathrow and the airport says AirBridgeCargo’s new services will be welcomed by British exporters, which … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo plugs Heathrow into its global network via Moscow