Thai Vietjet dominated the market share for domestic air freight in Thailand for the third quarter, according to the country’s aviation authority, and this may sound unusual if you knew that the airline does not own a single freighter. Payload Asia talks to Pinyot Pibulsonggram, commercial director at Thai Vietjet, to discuss the airline’s recent performance and learn more about its cargo operations. Thai Vietjet topped other Thai airlines in terms of domestic cargo carried over the third … [Read more...] about Thai Vietjet banks on cargo and market opportunities
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Sri Lankan forwarders group gives rundown of the market
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Shanghai Pudong starts year with expansion project
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