The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) concluded its 60th annual Assembly of Presidents meeting in Manila today, hosted by Philippine Airlines, with its members agreeing on key resolutions covering safety oversight, security, environment, passenger facilitation, taxes and charges, and health pandemics. The 16 member association noted that the economically dynamic and increasingly outward looking nature of the Asia Pacific region provides good cause for its carriers to maintain a … [Read more...] about Asian carriers call for governments to lower barriers to growth
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Ruslan International joint venture to dissolve end-December
The Antonov Company and Volga-Dnepr Airlines have announced that their Antonov An-124-100 joint venture company, Ruslan International, formed in 2006, will cease operations on 31 December, 2016. The two companies created the joint venture to jointly market their combined An-124-100 fleets, with the aim of improving availability of the unique ramp loading cargo aircraft for customers all over the world. The partnership has provided welcome benefits for both airlines over the past 10 years and, … [Read more...] about Ruslan International joint venture to dissolve end-December
Swiss WorldCargo offers real-time visibility for sensitive shipments
Moving to meet the need for timely information and transparency in supply chain logistics, Swiss WorldCargo now allows the transportation of SWISS-approved active tracking devices (ATDs) as of November 2016. Additionally, Swiss WorldCargo provides a 24/7 dedicated intervention team able to react to any deviation worldwide based on ATD data. "This service is unique to Swiss WorldCargo customers as it offers the transparency of real-time information and an intervention team which can influence … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo offers real-time visibility for sensitive shipments
DHL eCommerce invests in India to tap surging demand
DHL eCommerce, a division of Deutsche Post DHL Group, is investing €70 million to strengthen its operations to meet the fast-growing demand for e-commerce logistics services in India. Through its subsidiary Blue Dart Express, this investment will go into the expansion of its air hubs in Delhi and Mumbai, which are part of its network of 13 air hubs in India. The latest investment supports the growth of B2C e-commerce in India, and is part of the company's broader plan to aggressively expand … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce invests in India to tap surging demand
Indonesia’s Lion Group confirms JVs in Vietnam, India
Indonesia's Lion Group has said it is planning to set up joint-venture carriers in India and Vietnam. Chairman Edward Strait confirmed the Indonesian conglomerate is planning to set up joint-ventures in India and Vietnam. Speaking to the Jakarta Post, Lion Group chairman Edward Strait said the Vietnamese venture, which will operate under the Group's 'Batik' brand as Batik Air Vietnam based out of Ho Chi Minh City, will likely launch during the second half of 2017 using three B737s. Talks with … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Lion Group confirms JVs in Vietnam, India
Indonesia's Lion Group confirms JVs in Vietnam, India
Indonesia's Lion Group has said it is planning to set up joint-venture carriers in India and Vietnam. Chairman Edward Strait confirmed the Indonesian conglomerate is planning to set up joint-ventures in India and Vietnam. Speaking to the Jakarta Post, Lion Group chairman Edward Strait said the Vietnamese venture, which will operate under the Group's 'Batik' brand as Batik Air Vietnam based out of Ho Chi Minh City, will likely launch during the second half of 2017 using three B737s. Talks with an … [Read more...] about Indonesia's Lion Group confirms JVs in Vietnam, India
