The Indonesian Forwarders' Association (INFA), Indonesian Express Delivery Companies' Association and seven other associations of service-providing companies have rejected Indonesia's new income tax policy, which became effective on January 1. Asperindo chairman Johari Zein said the new income tax regulation is not improving the industry as it adds more burdens to members. "The problem is that courier companies can spend more on administrative procedures, and even can lead to … [Read more...] about INFA, Asperindo refuse flawed income tax policy

This year's 35th Executive Council Meeting (ECM) and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Federation of Asia Pacific Aircargo Agents Associations (FAPAA) will be hosted by the Thailand Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA). The event will take place in Bangkok, but at press time the TAFA organising committee could not confirm in which hotel the gathering would be held. The dates of FAPAA's main event have been set between June 20 - 22, with the traditional golf tournament taking … [Read more...] about TAFA to host FAPAA ECM/AGM in Bangkok

Thai Airways said it will buy eight A330-200s to cover a shortfall in capacity resulting from the A380 delays. The airline will receive its A380s in 2011 instead of 2009. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways

An investigative panel in Thailand has filed criminal charges against four companies, who were involved in procuring an over-priced baggage handling system for the new Suvarnabhumi Airport. The companies are Italian-Thai development, Takenaka, Obayashi and Quatrotec. … [Read more...] about Suvarnabhumi Airport