Viettel Group is planning to accelerate 4G universalization in Vietnam by cooperating with vendor to supply smartphone under $65 and feature phones under $25. Additionally, Viettel will add around 2,400 base stations to fill 3,700 coverage holes across the country. With these two solutions, Viettel forecasts the number of 4G users in Vietnam to increase by 10 million. In 2019, despite a saturated market, Viettel Group telecom revenue grew by 6.4%, twice the average rate of the sector; telecom … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 4G users to grow by 10 million in 2020
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Codeshare agreements reinforce Qatar Airways’ global growth strategy
According to leading data and analytics company GlobalData, outbound and inbound air travel in Malta is expected to increase at CAGRs of 6.9% and 6.6% respectively between 2020 and 2023. The Air Malta agreement with Qatar Airways will offer increased connectivity from Malta to regions such as Africa, which Qatar Airways has been heavily investing in in recent years. Ralph Hollister, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “This sub-strategy reinforces Qatar Airways’ commitment to … [Read more...] about Codeshare agreements reinforce Qatar Airways’ global growth strategy
Interactive Terminal Testlab opens at Munich Airport
The first Terminal Testlab, which opened, shows how LabCampus aims to play an active role in the pursuit of those goals and help businesses achieve them. With this early launch, LabCampus is now offering access to unique testing conditions and diverse target groups long before the innovation center itself is completed. With the Testlab, situated at the heart of the airport terminal, LabCampus is creating opportunities for customers to present their new products and solutions to tens of thousands … [Read more...] about Interactive Terminal Testlab opens at Munich Airport
Air Astana modernises fleet with new Airbus deliveries
Air Astana continues to modernise its fleet with the delivery of the second Airbus A321LR under an operating lease agreement covering five aircraft with Air Lease Corporation of the United States. Along with the first Airbus A321LR delivered in September 2019, the newest aircraft will primarily operate on routes to London, Paris, Moscow and Istanbul. Air Astana was the first airline in the CIS to take delivery of the Airbus A321LR. Airbus A321LR aircraft are configured with 16 … [Read more...] about Air Astana modernises fleet with new Airbus deliveries
WFS announce new appointments
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has announced key appointments to its leadership team in North America to support its air cargo and ground handling growth ambitions in 2020 and beyond. Paul Walton joins the company as Senior Vice President Express, responsible for all aspects of WFS’ Express business. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Sales and Commercial Operations for the Americas at Menzies and as Vice President of the West Region for Swissport Cargo Services. Paul … [Read more...] about WFS announce new appointments
Air Astana expands services to India
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning flag carrier, will launch services between Almaty and India’s commercial centre, Mumbai on 1st June 2020. Flights will be operated four times a week using Airbus A320, with a sector time of 4.5 hours in each direction. On Mondays and Tuesdays, flights will depart Almaty at 07.05 local time and arrive in Mumbai at 11.05 local time, with return service from Mumbai departing at 12.05 and arriving in Almaty at 16.55 local time. On Thursdays and … [Read more...] about Air Astana expands services to India
