Boeing and Hainan Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the carrier's first B787-9 Dreamliner of 30 due to be delivered. Hainan becomes China's first operator of both the B787-8 and B787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family. The inaugural B787-9 flight will operate from Haikou to Beijing on 13 June, before commencing daily services from Beijing to Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Following the domestic introduction, the new Dreamliners will be deployed on transpacific routes to North … [Read more...] about Hainan becomes first China carrier to operate both B787-8 and -9
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EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
European Union governments have given EU transport chief Violeta Bulc the go-ahead to negotiate aviation agreements with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Turkey. An agreement with ASEAN will be historic as it will be the first European Union (EU) bloc-to-bloc aviation agreement. Agreements with the Arabian Gulf states are more controversial and set up a potential clash over alleged unfair subsidies to airlines based in the UAE and … [Read more...] about EU to negotiate aviation pacts with ASEAN, UAE, Qatar & Turkey
MASkargo cuts over to cloud-based Unisys system
Unisys Corporation today announced that MAB Kargo Sdn Bhd (MASkargo) has successfully cut over to Unisys ’cloud-based Logistics Management System (LMS) to manage its domestic and international cargo services. All of MASkargo’s core system functions from the previous mainframe-based system were transitioned to Unisys’ cloud-based LMS. The cutover included customisations to integrate with the carrier’s automated warehouse system. “Due to the nature of our daily operations, we needed a heavy … [Read more...] about MASkargo cuts over to cloud-based Unisys system
Air Austral awards ULD management contract to CHEP
Air Austral, a French airline headquartered on Réunion Island, has awarded a 5-year ULD management contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. Air Austral operates a widebody aircraft fleet of three B777, and took delivery of its first B787-8 Dreamliner in May 2016, making it the first French airline to operate an aircraft of this type. Air Austral has chosen CHEP's unique pooling model to drive … [Read more...] about Air Austral awards ULD management contract to CHEP
Lufthansa Cargo opens station at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport
Lufthansa Cargo is due to open a new station at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport on 15 June. In the initial stage, consignments in the standard freight, express freight and hazardous materials categories will be professionally handled, safely sealed and transported in regularly scheduled trucks under an LH flight number to the Frankfurt hub. “We are delighted to be drawing closer to the strong, medium-sized corporate structure of the region. Our new service in Paderborn contributes to the further … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo opens station at Paderborn-Lippstadt Airport