Local airlines, in a rare move, banded together to protest plans by the government to grant foreign airlines fullaccess to two international airports. Flag carrier Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacifi c Air, Air Philippines, Asian Spirit and Pacifi c East Asia Cargo Airlines called an executive order issued by President Gloria Arroyo, yet to be signed, a“threat to the national interest.” The Fair Trade Alliance (FTA), meanwhile, urged the Civil Aviation Board (CAB) to defend the … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Filipino carriers protest government plan
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PHILIPPINES: Lufthansa Cargo opens new terminal
Lufthansa Cargo has opened its renovated offi ce and warehouse with a customer lounge for its clients, a live animal station and an enhanced security with closed circuit TV at Manila’s NinoAquino International Airport. Darryl Modelo, country sales manager of Lufthansa Cargo Philippines said the renovated cargo warehouse is intendedbetter serve Philippine customers. Mail boxes were also set up that would allow freight forwarders to have access with their documents 24 hours a day … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Lufthansa Cargo opens new terminal
MALAYSIA: Transmile adds DHL hub to US network
Transmile has started regular fl ights to Riverside airport in the Greater Los Angeles area, its second US destination in addition to the US service from Malaysia via Hong Kong that was launched last year. The Malaysian cargo airline launched its Riverside service with fi ve MD-11F fl ights a week. “I expect them to go up in three months. They’ll keep the schedule for the fi rst three months to see how it goes and then add service,” said Mark Yeager, general manager of the … [Read more...] about MALAYSIA: Transmile adds DHL hub to US network
MALAYSIA: Malaysia¡¯s FAX orders 10 Airbus A330
Fly Asian Xpress, owner of new Malaysian long-haul budget airline AirAsia X, last month placed an order for 10 new Airbus A330-300s with options for up to 15 more as it prepares for takeoff this year. The firm, a sister to fast-growing budget carrier AirAsia, said the order, worth a total of about US$2.6 billion at list prices, would be funded via private equity and bank debt. It would not rely on AirAsia to help fi nance them, said AirAsia chief Tony Fernandes, major investor in both … [Read more...] about MALAYSIA: Malaysia¡¯s FAX orders 10 Airbus A330
INDONESIA:Garuda appoints fi nancial advisors
Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has appointed PT Bahana Securities and Ernst & Young - out of fi ve fi rms joining the bidding process - as fi nancial advisors. Both will help the carrier in divesting 49 percent of its stakes. CEO Emirsyah Satar said that the move is a preparatory step for the carrier’s initial public offering. He also expected that the government will soon appoint the strategic partner of Garuda. Several investors have expressed interest to cooperate with Garuda, … [Read more...] about INDONESIA:Garuda appoints fi nancial advisors
SINGAPORE: Great Wall Airlines to start UK service
Great Wall Airlines – the Shanghai- based B747 freighter operator – is launching services to the UK this month and has appointed EuroGSA as its general sales and service agent for the UK and Ireland. Great Wall started UK operations with 3 ad hoc fl ights in late April and early May, followed by a full scheduled service four times per week on May 10th. All fl ights operate Manchester – Dubai – Shanghai (Pudong), using the airline’s B747-400 nose-loading … [Read more...] about SINGAPORE: Great Wall Airlines to start UK service
