A new exclusive lounge management company will soon be making their debut at Kigali International Airport (KIA). It is a joint collaboration between National Aviation Services (NAS), and RwandaAir. The partnership between the fast growing aviation services provider, and Rwanda’s national flag carrier will be helmed to manage their exclusive lounge. NASRwandAir is tasked with the construction and development of two new lounges at KIA, the RwandAir Dream Lounge dedicated to … [Read more...] about Partnership between NAS and RwandaAir
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Launch of Rail and Road Freight Services from China to Central Asia
New cross-border rail and trucking services launched by Kerry Logistic connects China through Kazakhstan to Caucasus and Turkey. This would expand the company’s preexisting presence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in Caucasus. Starting from Lianyungang, the well-known bridgehead of the New Eurasian Land Bridge in China, the new westbound rail freight service will bring shipments across Kazakhstan and Caspian Sea to multiple destinations in Turkey through the newly-bulit … [Read more...] about Launch of Rail and Road Freight Services from China to Central Asia
The importance of a holistic corridor perspective
The crossing of borders requires smart and innovative cross-border transport and logistics services. As the development of transport corridors contributes to the Baltic Sea Region’s core transport network. The ways to develop the smart North Sea–Baltic, Baltic–Adriatic and Scandinavian–Mediterranean Core Network Corridors in the new Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 were discussed in Tallinn earlier this week. The seminar “Delivering Smart and Innovative Strategic Transport … [Read more...] about The importance of a holistic corridor perspective
Air Astana opens new aviation technical centre
Air Astana, the award-winning Kazakh flag carrier, marked its sixteenth anniversary with the opening of a new Aviation Technical Centre at Astana’s Nursultan Nazarbayev international airport. The new Aviation Technical Centre enables Air Astana to undertake all aircraft engineering and servicing requirements up to heavy maintenance level. The project was financed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development at a cost of US$ 19 million. The Aviation Technical Centre’s energy … [Read more...] about Air Astana opens new aviation technical centre
Turkish Cargo awarded Cargo Airline of the Year
The carrier has been awarded with the “Cargo Airline of the Year 2018” prize at Air Cargo China, World Cargo Awards 2018 ceremony; which is one of the most important fairs in the air cargo industry organized by Air Cargo Week Magazine. The World Air Cargo Awards Ceremony, which takes place in celebration of excellence in the air cargo market, was held in Shanghai. Besides Turkish Cargo’s award, prizes were delivered in 10 different categories of air cargo sector to the owners at the gala … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo awarded Cargo Airline of the Year
First ANA A380 rolls out of assembly hall
Following the start of final assembly work, ANA’s (All Nippon Airways) first A380 has completed airframe assembly and made its debut in Toulouse. With the ANA logo on its vertical tail, the aircraft has moved to an outdoor station where structural completion, engine installation and cockpit furnishing will be conducted. System testing for electric power, hydraulic power, and air conditioning, will be also conducted. ANA’s A380 will be equipped with an … [Read more...] about First ANA A380 rolls out of assembly hall
