Kingfisher Airlines plans to lease out two of its five long-haul aircraft to Nigerian carrier Arik Air for two years from the third quarter, Dow Jones reported. “At present we are confirmed taking two of the Kingfisher A340s. We are still considering buying the third aircraft,†a spokesman for Arik Air said. … [Read more...] about INDIA: Kingfisher to lease A340s to Airik Air
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INDIA: India’s newest carrier Deccan 360 takes flight
GR Gopinath, who revolutionised India’s aviation industry with the country’s first low-fare carrier Air Deccan, will begin operation of his new express delivery and logistics service this week, pitting him against global heavyweights DHL, TNT and FedEx. Gopinath’s new cargo and express logistics company, Deccan Express Logistics, will operate under the brand Deccan 360 and aims to offer end-toend express logistics services within India, and between India and … [Read more...] about INDIA: India’s newest carrier Deccan 360 takes flight
INDIA: Air India restructures, replaces MD
The Indian government has suggested sharp cutbacks in routes, changes in aircraft deployment and flight timings to reduce losses in National Aviation Company of India Ltd (Nacil) – the state-owned company that runs Air India. Apart from several domestic routes, operations on routes like London and Southeast Asia also need to be restructured, it said adding that it will make Frankfurt its operational hub. Nacil also announced that Ministry of Civil Aviation Joint Secretary and … [Read more...] about INDIA: Air India restructures, replaces MD
SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air suspends Tel Aviv services
Korean Air Cargo has announced a temporary suspension of its Incheon – Tel Aviv cargo flights until 23 October, citing the current downturn in the market which made the route commercially unviable at the present time. The carrier had been operating five weekly flights between Seoul and Tel Aviv using a combination of three combi flights and two dedicated cargo flights. … [Read more...] about SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air suspends Tel Aviv services
PHILIPPINES: Time:matters and Cebu Pacific tie-up
Time:matters and Philippines-based Cebu Pacific Cargo, have announced a new business tie-up in which the Lufthansa-owned logistics firm can now use Cebu Pacific flights departing from Manila Airport for its Special Speed Solutions and time-critical shipments. Time:matters said Manila was an important economic area and the tie-up would allow for more services to be launched in the future. “The co-operation with Cebu Pacific Cargo enables substantial time savings for time-critical … [Read more...] about PHILIPPINES: Time:matters and Cebu Pacific tie-up
THAILAND: “Merchant of Death†verdict due in August
Judges in Thailand said they would give until 30 June for closing statements on a US request for the extradition of a Russian who is alleged to be an international arms dealer dubbed the “Merchant of Death.†Viktor Bout has been fighting extradition since his March 2008 arrest in Bangkok on charges that he peddled weapons that were used in some of the world’s most violent conflicts, to customers including Al-Qaeda, Abu Sayyaf (Philippines), Revolutionary United Front … [Read more...] about THAILAND: “Merchant of Death†verdict due in August
