Air Canada has announced plans to introduce a second direct service from Vancouver to the Indian capital Delhi using a B787-9 Dreamliner after successfully launching Toronto-Delhi just six months ago. The new three-times weekly service will begin on 20 October and marks the first time this route has been operated non-stop. The Vancouver-Delhi route forms part of Air Canada’s ongoing international expansion strategy. Last year, the national carrier launched new services from Vancouver to … [Read more...] about Air Canada ramps up Indian services with second Delhi route
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Kuehne + Nagel to manage Unilever e-commerce centre
Kuehne + Nagel has been chosen by Unilever for the storage and e-commerce order fulfilment of its recently introduced tea-brewing machine launched under the premium brand of T.O by Lipton. The service scope includes warehousing and distribution services out of the fulfilment centre in Contern, Luxembourg, as well as a range of value added services. These services include customised packaging to maximise process efficiency and minimise waste. For order processing a pick-by-light system has … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel to manage Unilever e-commerce centre
Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus covering the firm order of six A350-900s, plus six options. The contract firms up a Memorandum of Understanding announced earlier this year during the Singapore Airshow. The A350 XWB will become the flagship of PAL’s future long haul fleet and will be operated on non-stop flights to the US, as well as on services to new destinations in Europe. "We are pleased to finalise this important order and are now defining the … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines finalises order for six A350-900 XWBs
China Eastern Airlines orders 20 A350 XWB
China Eastern Airlines has signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for 20 A350-900 aircraft, making the airline the latest customer for the aircraft. “The introduction of A350 XWB will play a very important role in promoting our operational capability, profitability and service brand on our international long haul routes and opening a new chapter in the international development of China Eastern Airlines,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. China Eastern Airlines … [Read more...] about China Eastern Airlines orders 20 A350 XWB
SF Express gets CAAC approval on Wuhan air hub
SF Express, the largest private express logistics firm in China, is set to build cargo air hub in central China after an airport site-selection report was approved by Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). A freight airport is expected to be built at the town of Yanji, about 75 km east of Wuhan, the capital of central Hubei province, according to a China Daily report. The choice of the airport in Yanji enables it to cover most of the mainland within one-and-a-half hours of air … [Read more...] about SF Express gets CAAC approval on Wuhan air hub
IAG takes a hit on cargo in Q1, but remains positive
IAG Cargo has today announced its Q1 2016 results, reporting commercial revenue of €262 million over the period from 1 January to 31 March 2016, a decrease of 1.5 per cent compared to 2015. Adjusting the prior year's figures to reflect a directly comparable operation, commercial revenue decreased 8.6 per cent versus last year at constant exchange. Challenging market conditions continue, on a like-for-like basis IAG Cargo’s volumes were down 1.8 per cent, while yields decreased 6.9 per … [Read more...] about IAG takes a hit on cargo in Q1, but remains positive
