Garuda Indonesia has ordered 50 B737 MAX 8s, valued at US$4.9 billion. Boeing said that the carrier will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s and convert existing orders for four 737-800s to 737 MAX 8s. This revitalisation programme is due to the end of the lease term for the airline’s existing 12-year-average B737-800NG aircraft. Garuda will take delivery of its new B737 MAX 8 aircraft in stages, starting from 2017 through to 2023. The MAXs will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1Bs, the … [Read more...] about Garuda orders 50 B737 MAX 8s
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India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Transmile Air Services (TAS) will be renamed and rebranded as Raya Airways Sdn Bhd, operating as the designated national cargo carrier of Malaysia. Since completing the 100 per cent purchase of shares and assets of TAS and separating all business involvement from Transmile Group Bhd in July 2013, the airline has been busy reorganising its structure while continuing to operate domestic and regional freighter services. With a new management team in place, the announcement of the revised … [Read more...] about Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
UPS has acquired US-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. UPS said that the acquisition complements its international cross-border logistics capabilities from the US and UK to over 100 countries. "UPS continues to look ahead to the expanding worldwide demands in the ever-growing global e-commerce market," said Alan Gershenhorn, UPS executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "According to a Pay-Pal study, cross-border e-commerce will reach … [Read more...] about UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
Starting 27 May 2015, IAG Cargo will offer its full range of cargo services on the new British Airways passenger flights operating between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur. Through these services, IAG Cargo will support businesses in the region by opening up trade routes to more than 350 destinations on its global network. Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's busiest freight destinations and an important market for goods including integrated circuits, chemicals and machinery parts. In terms of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
LOT AMS partners with Kuehne + Nagel
LOT AMS, an individual provider of products and services related to aircraft maintenance, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel with the order supply chain management. In the scope of the agreement, Kuehne + Nagel will organise door-to-door logistics for all imports and exports from Europe, Asia and the Americas, which includes parts and equipment deliveries for civil aviation, AOG express shipments and special services for dangerous goods or oversised cargo. Kuehne + Nagel will also administer various … [Read more...] about LOT AMS partners with Kuehne + Nagel
