Thai Airways said it will buy eight A330-200s to cover a shortfall in capacity resulting from the A380 delays. The airline will receive its A380s in 2011 instead of 2009. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways
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Yusen Air & Sea Service
Yusen Air & Sea Service said it has opened a new branch in Brisbane. It is Yusen's third base in Australia after Sydney and Melbourne. … [Read more...] about Yusen Air & Sea Service
US Senate Commerce
The US Senate Commerce and Transportation Committee has approved legislation to require the screening of all cargo in the bellies of passenger aircraft within three years. Airlines have strongly opposed 100 percent screening of belly cargo on grounds that it is impractical and will slow airfreight flow greatly. … [Read more...] about US Senate Commerce
Suvarnabhumi Airport
An investigative panel in Thailand has filed criminal charges against four companies, who were involved in procuring an over-priced baggage handling system for the new Suvarnabhumi Airport. The companies are Italian-Thai development, Takenaka, Obayashi and Quatrotec. … [Read more...] about Suvarnabhumi Airport
The International Air Cargo Association
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has selected Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to host its Air Cargo Forum & Exposition in 2010. … [Read more...] about The International Air Cargo Association