Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed ECS Globe Air Cargo India as its sole general sales and services agent in India effective 16 September 2014. “We are pleased to announce that ECS Globe Air Cargo has been appointed as our exclusive general sales and services agent (EGSSA) in India. We look forward to working jointly with ECS to further develop our business in India. I am confident that together with their efforts, our clients in India will benefit from this exclusive … [Read more...] about Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
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First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first of 20 B777-300ERs the carrier has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 777-300ER programme,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. “The delivery not only marks a milestone in the long-standing business relationship between China Eastern and Boeing, but also signals the … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
United adds three tracking and monitoring devices
United Cargo will add three new tracking and monitoring devices on its entire mainline jet fleet of more than 700 aircraft, increasing the number of cargo tracking and monitoring devices accepted by the carrier to 13. The new models accepted by United Cargo are the OnAsset SENTRY 500 FlightSafe, the Sendum Wireless PT300 and the Sendum Wireless PT300D. Tracking and monitoring devices currently accepted by United Cargo also include the 7PSolutions GL200-Tracker, CartaSense U-Sensor/CCM, Cubic … [Read more...] about United adds three tracking and monitoring devices
Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have confirmed 6 January 2015 as the launch date for their alliance, with codeshare flights going on sale on both airlines’ services between Singapore and New Zealand today, 25 September. Under the alliance Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand’s goal is to increase their existing capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by up to 30 per cent year-round over time, while delivering enhanced benefits to their customers. Customers will enjoy … [Read more...] about Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
Bangkok Airways has filed a submission to the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO) of just under 25 per cent of the company. Subscription is expected to open for individual investors around mid-October, while the shares are expected to commence trading in the Stock Exchange of Thailand by the end of October. The Company is confident of its growth potential and believes future business expansion will put it in a prime position to capitalise on the … [Read more...] about Bangkok Airways IPO targets late October
Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has launched an internally developed and cost effective LD3 container that keeps temperature sensitive cargo cool when transported on the ground and in the air. Called the “White Container”, it’s the latest addition to Emirates SkyCargo’s Cool Chain portfolio, and has been designed specifically as an intermediate temperature control solution which is ideal for generic healthcare products and food perishables. … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo launches new LD3
