FedEx Express officially 'broke ground' at the site of its new gateway facility at Copenhagen Airport – signalling the official start of construction. The new facility will serve as a gateway for inbound and outbound shipments for Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. In addition, ramp, freight and sort facilities will be combined in a single location, allowing the efficient and smooth processing of shipments, supported by a modern automated sort system. "We are investing in this … [Read more...] about FedEx begins construction of Copenhagen facility
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Palau Pacific Airways launches Koror-HK service
Starting 1 November, Palau Pacific Airways will offer Koror to Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok flights using a B737-300. The Palau start-up also announced plans to offer flights to Taipei Taoyuan, Guam International, and Japan. … [Read more...] about Palau Pacific Airways launches Koror-HK service
India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India’s MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Garuda orders 50 B737 MAX 8s
Garuda Indonesia has ordered 50 B737 MAX 8s, valued at US$4.9 billion. Boeing said that the carrier will purchase 46 737 MAX 8s and convert existing orders for four 737-800s to 737 MAX 8s. This revitalisation programme is due to the end of the lease term for the airline’s existing 12-year-average B737-800NG aircraft. Garuda will take delivery of its new B737 MAX 8 aircraft in stages, starting from 2017 through to 2023. The MAXs will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1Bs, the … [Read more...] about Garuda orders 50 B737 MAX 8s
India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Indian company MSD Aviation (Delhi International) has secured a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation for its proposed cargo airline venture. The move allows the MSD to proceed with its certification process with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. According to its prospectus, MSD Aviation is into the business of crew leasing worldwide. They offer line trainings and airline placement jobs. … [Read more...] about India's MSD Aviation to build own cargo carrier
Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Transmile Air Services (TAS) will be renamed and rebranded as Raya Airways Sdn Bhd, operating as the designated national cargo carrier of Malaysia. Since completing the 100 per cent purchase of shares and assets of TAS and separating all business involvement from Transmile Group Bhd in July 2013, the airline has been busy reorganising its structure while continuing to operate domestic and regional freighter services. With a new management team in place, the announcement of the revised … [Read more...] about Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air