Channel News Asia reported thatairport planners have announced adetailed master plan, which placed alot of emphasis on the importance ofair cargo services for the next phaseof Singapore's Changi Airport expansion. The report said that Changi Airporthas experienced phenomenal growthin air cargo throughput since theairport first opened for operationsin 1981. By adopting innovative andproactive measures, Changi Airport hasconsistently maintained its position asone of the key hubs for air cargo … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: Expansion plans for Changi Airport
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SGS to handle Icelandair at Paris
Icelandair has picked SASGround Services (SGS) asits new ground handler atCharles de Gaulle Airport inParis. The contract startedon February 1 and togetherwith SGS' current servicesto Icelandair in the Nordiccountries involves some 2,450departures per year. Icelandair is operating fourflights weekly to Reykjavik,increasing to nine weeklyduring the summer season. … [Read more...] about SGS to handle Icelandair at Paris
Chris Foyle enters TIACA’s Hall of Fame
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has honoured Chris Foyle, chairman and founder of Air Foyle, with entry into the TIACA Hall of Fame in recognition of his innovative and professional leadership in the air cargo industry. Foyle will officially receive the 2007 Hall of Fame award at TIACA's executive conference and AGM in Cologne next month. Air Foyle was founded in 1978 with one second-hand Piper Aztec for cargo, passenger and aerial survey charters. One of the company's … [Read more...] about Chris Foyle enters TIACA’s Hall of Fame
DHL
DHL has announced the appointment of Matt Daniels as the new general manager for the company's business in Kuwait. Daniels started his career with DHL Express back in 1997 and during his time with DHL has held a variety of commercial and general management positions within the Middle East. Separately, DHL Express Malaysia has expanded the role of its country manager Sam Leong to include the operations in Brunei. Brunei country manager Hardy Diec now reports to Leong. DHL's … [Read more...] about DHL
Posindo reports improvement
State owned postal service company PT Pos Indonesia (Posindo) said its business has improved much in the last two years and it has been able to significantly reduce loses. Such improvement, according to president director Hana Suryana, is the result of the transformation in its core business, business culture and organisation. In 2006, Posindo earned Rp 1.412 trillion compared to Rp 1.410 trillion in 2005. "The good thing is that we have also curbed loses to Rp 51 billion from Rp … [Read more...] about Posindo reports improvement
Changi buys stake in Nanjing airport
Singapore's Changi Airports International said it has bought a 29 percent stake in China's Nanjing Lukou International Airport for US$138 million ¨C launching what is expected to be another bumper year for airport sales and privatisations. Changi Airports International CEO Chow Kok Fong, said in a statement: "This represents the first private-equity investment deal in a Chinese airport by another foreign airport." Changi last year signed an agreement to manage the New … [Read more...] about Changi buys stake in Nanjing airport