UPS announced the first “UPS Japan Manufacturing and Trade Trends” survey, which looks into the current and future trends of the manufacturing industry in the context of global trade and logistics UPS announced the first “UPS Japan Manufacturing and Trade Trends” survey, which looks into the current and future trends of the manufacturing industry in the context of global trade and logistics. The continuing shift in manufacturing from Japan to overseas … [Read more...] about UPS survey reveals Japanese manufacturing trends
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SriLankan Air takes delivery of A330-300
SriLankan Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330-300. The aircraft arrived at Colombo International Airport, having flown from Toulouse, France, and joins the airlines’ existing fleet of A320, A321, A330-200 and A340-300 aircraft. SriLankan will take delivery of a further five A330-300s. “The addition of the A330-300 to our family will enable us to drive our offering to new heights,” said Kapila Chandrasena, CEO of SriLankan Airlines. SriLankan Airlines and … [Read more...] about SriLankan Air takes delivery of A330-300
Cathay adds Phnom Penh freighter service
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a new freighter service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia, commencing 23 November 2014. The scheduled service will operate twice a week on a Hong Kong-Singapore-Penang-Phnom Penh-Hong Kong routing, offering customers more choices and flexibility when moving goods between Cambodia and other parts of the world. Cathay Pacific's director cargo James Woodrow said: "We are delighted to strengthen our already extensive network in Asia by operating scheduled freighter … [Read more...] about Cathay adds Phnom Penh freighter service
Indonesia’s Batik Air takes delivery of first A320
Batik Air took delivery of its maiden pair of A320-200 (sl)s, PK-LAF (cn 6164) and PK-LAG (cn 6280), Skyliner Aviation reports. The jets are part of a 2013 order parent Lion Air Group placed with Airbus in 2013, entailing 60 A320ceo, 109 A320neo, and 65 A321neo. Aside from two A310-300s that featured in Lion Airlines' fleet between summer 2001 and spring 2002, the A320s are the first Airbus metal to feature in the Lion Air Group. Prior to the arrival, Batik Air's fleet had consisted of … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Batik Air takes delivery of first A320
Indonesia's Batik Air takes delivery of first A320
Batik Air took delivery of its maiden pair of A320-200 (sl)s, PK-LAF (cn 6164) and PK-LAG (cn 6280), Skyliner Aviation reports. The jets are part of a 2013 order parent Lion Air Group placed with Airbus in 2013, entailing 60 A320ceo, 109 A320neo, and 65 A321neo. Aside from two A310-300s that featured in Lion Airlines' fleet between summer 2001 and spring 2002, the A320s are the first Airbus metal to feature in the Lion Air Group. Prior to the arrival, Batik Air's fleet had consisted of … [Read more...] about Indonesia's Batik Air takes delivery of first A320
Air China reports mixed Q3 results
Air China has announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2014. It reported that operating revenue rose 6.68 per cent YoY to RMB29.79 billion (US$4.87 billion). The company also recorded operating profit of RMB3.71 billion, a decline of 7.58 per cent YoY. Accordingly the company’s margin stood at 12.47 per cent. During the third quarter of 2014, the economy of China remained stable and the demand of the domestic aviation market steadily increased. Total profit and net … [Read more...] about Air China reports mixed Q3 results
