The route between Luxembourg and Calgary, Canada is set to have a solar powered prototype boat. This boat is sponsored by Cargolux, ahead of an Artic expedition. The Solar Arctic project was initiated by DreamTime, a non-profit organization which deals with environmental awareness and climate issues. This expedition, undertaken by French navigator Anne Quéméré, is a solo journey in a prototype solar-energy propelled boat across the mythical Northwest Passage that links the … [Read more...] about Solar Artic Project gains sponsors
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Passenger traffic sees an increasing trend
The first quarter of 2018 has been filled with ups, and downs. This is in relevance to the aviation industry, as the ACI EUROPE/World General Assembly, Congress & Exhibition hosted by Brussels Airport, Airports Council International (ACI) World did a study, and found that the passenger traffic increased by 6.7%. While gains in air freight volumes slowed in March, growing by only 2.4% year-on-year, accumulated volumes for the first three months jumped up by 5.5% as … [Read more...] about Passenger traffic sees an increasing trend
South African Airways increases East London flights
With the current Johannesburg and East London routes standing at 24 per week, South African Airways is looking to increase their capacity to 30 per week. The move is made to help business travelers who require flexible arrangements, to make time for their meetings. “Adding these early departures out of East London and late returns from Johannesburg is an ideal way for business travellers from the coastal city to be in Johannesburg early morning to conclude their business … [Read more...] about South African Airways increases East London flights
Alibaba Group join forces with Emirates SkyCargo
In a bid to expand their global power towards the Middle East, Cainiao Smart Logistics Network Ltd. (“Cainiao”), the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group has partnered up with the largest international cargo airline, and freight division of Emirates. The MoU was signed by Nabil Sultan, Emirates Divisional Senior Vice President, Cargo and Xiaodong Guan, General Manager of Cainiao Global Business at Cainiao’s global headquarters in Hangzhou. It is a landmark agreement for both Emirates … [Read more...] about Alibaba Group join forces with Emirates SkyCargo
Sino Jet aims for China’s Greater Bay Area
A new base in Guangzhou for Sino Jet Ltd was just launched. This expansion serves as a growth in confidence towards their aircraft management, charter and high-end tourism business. The new office in Guangzhou will be led by Frank De, CEO of Sino Jet Hong Kong and member of the Board of Governors at AsBAA. The Greater Bay Area is a city cluster comprising two special administrative regions, Hong Kong and Macau, and nine cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, … [Read more...] about Sino Jet aims for China’s Greater Bay Area
National Airlines of Qatar treats fans to football match
As an Official Partner of FIFA, Qatar Airways is keen to bring fellow football fans across the globe with their #OnYourFeet challenge on social media sites. The winners of the challenge will receive two Business Class tickets to any destination on the award-winning airline’s global route network. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “The 2018 FIFA World Cup RussiaTM has begun, marking an entire month of excitement as fans from … [Read more...] about National Airlines of Qatar treats fans to football match