China Southern Airlines said it will launch seven international routes from Guangzhou between July and November. New destinations include Yangon, Phuket, Siem Riep and Vientiane (July); New Delhi (September); Sendai and Sapporo (late October). … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines
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ABX Air
US-based ABX Air purchased an ex- American Airlines B767-200, which will be converted to freighter by Israel Aircraft Industries unit Bedek Aviation. Redelivery of the aircraft is scheduled for the first half of 2008. … [Read more...] about ABX Air
LATE NEWS: SIA, Temasek may buy 24% of China Eastern
Singapore Airlines Ltd and parent Temasek Holdings Pte Ltd may pay about $930 million for a stake in China Eastern Airlines Corp. to expand the carrier’s reach in the world’s most populous nation, Bloomberg reported. SIA would invest about $600 million and Temasek about $330 million for a combined stake of about 24 percent, said four people, who asked not to be identified before the terms of the deal are finalised and approved by regulators. The report said that a deal would … [Read more...] about LATE NEWS: SIA, Temasek may buy 24% of China Eastern
EUROPE: Transport logistic 2007: Focus on globalisation
Transport logistic 2007 is embracing the theme of globalisation. This is one of the reasons for the fair’s growing success. At the 11th transport logistic, International Trade Fair for Logistics, Telematics and Transport, which takes place in München from June 12-15, the organiser Messe München is expecting around 1,500 exhibitors from over 50 countries. By comparison, the last event in 2005 attracted 1,333 exhibitors. Once again this year approximately 40,000 visitors are … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Transport logistic 2007: Focus on globalisation
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad launches Dublin service
Etihad Airway will launch a fourtimes- a-week service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin on 2 July 2007. The route will be operated with an Airbus A330-200, offering cargo capacity of 14 tonnes in each direction. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “There is enormous demand for this new Etihad frequent service between these two rapidly expanding economies. Trade ties have increased considerably during the last decade and Etihad looks forward to supporting further … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad launches Dublin service
MIDDLE EAST: Dubai to Host FIATA World Congress 2007
The 2007 FIATA World Congress will be held from October 18-22 at the Grand Hyatt in Dubai and will be hosted by the National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL). Dubai is a rapidly growing city that sits at the crossroads of world trade and transport, offering congress delegates ease in air connectivity, a multitude of business opportunities and myriad leisure and social activities. FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders’ Associations) is the world’s … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Dubai to Host FIATA World Congress 2007
