Emirates is set to boost its capacity in the Indonesian cargo market by nearly 27 per cent to 233 tonnes per week in each direction by increasing its flight frequencies and expanded onward connections between the Southeast Asian country and Europe. From 1 March Emirates will increase its current Dubai-Jakarta passenger/bellyhold cargo service frequency from 11 flights a week to a double-daily, with the introduction of three additional B777 aircraft. Key Indonesian exports include … [Read more...] about INDIA: Emirates to boost Indonesian capacity
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AUSTRALIA: Qantas bails out of APAA
Australia’s Qantas will not renew its membership in the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) when it expires this year, ending its 40-year membership in the 17-member regional body. “Qantas continually reviews the effectiveness of public affairs activities, including membership of industry bodies,†the carrier said adding that this included international organisations, such as the AAPA. “With the growth of aviation in Asia, and the need to manage … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas bails out of APAA
INDONESIA: Four B737-900ERs delivered to Lion Air
Boeing has delivered four Next- Generation 737-900ER aircraft to Lion Air in December. The new aircraft will be deployed to increase frequencies on existing routes and to replace older aircraft in the fleet. Lion Air, a Jakarta-based private carrier in Indonesia, is the launch customer of the 737-900ER. The airline operates an all-Boeing fleet, which includes MD-80s, MD-90s and 747s. It has a fleet of 41 737s including Classics and Next-Generation models. … [Read more...] about INDONESIA: Four B737-900ERs delivered to Lion Air
VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines full-year profit tumbles 42%
Vietnam Airlines earned a pre-tax profit of US$8.1 million in 2009, down 42.1 per cent from the $14 million reported in 2008, according to a Agence France Presse report. The airline cited the global recession and H1N1 flu as the key reasons for the drop. Revenue declined 16.7 per cent to $1.3 billion. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM: Vietnam Airlines full-year profit tumbles 42%
THAILAND: Munich and Bangkok airports now ‘sisters’
Munich Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport have signed a Sister Airport agreement linking the two international air transportation hubs and further enhancing the longstanding cooperation between the two airports. Munich Airport played a key role in the successful launch of operations of the new Bangkok Airport in 2006 and the new agreement is expected to extend this cooperation into the areas of technology and airport operations, as well as media relations. The partners also … [Read more...] about THAILAND: Munich and Bangkok airports now ‘sisters’
THAILAND: Air West Georgia IL-76 carrying arms for Iran
An Air West Georgia Il-76, seized and detained in Bangkok on 11 December, was carrying arms destined for Iran, according to US media reports. The aircrew were apprehended by Thai authorities after a tip-off from the US CIA that the aircraft was carrying an illegal weapons shipment out of North Korea. The Il-76 was found to be carrying 35 tonnes of missiles, including surfaceto- air missiles and rocket launchers. The aircraft’s five crew from Kazakhstan and Belarus, have … [Read more...] about THAILAND: Air West Georgia IL-76 carrying arms for Iran