Inmarsat, the world leader in global mobile satellite communications, announced that Airbus Defence & Space (Airbus) has been selected as its satellite manufacturing partner as part of a ground-breaking development of its Global Xpress (GX) network. The partnership will provide a step-change in GX’s capabilities, capacity and agility for the benefit of existing and future Inmarsat customers, partners and investors. Inmarsat’s GX network was first designed in 2010 and began … [Read more...] about Inmarsat forms partnership with Airbus
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Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash for the charity motor rally
For the second year in a row, Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, is partnering with Gargash, one of the largest distributors of premium and luxury cars in the UAE to transport cars for the Gumball 3000 motor rally, an annual celebrity event that raises money for charity. The partnership agreement was signed by Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo and Shehab Gargash, Managing Director & Group CEO, Gargash Group. Emirates SkyCargo is … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo partners with Gargash for the charity motor rally
Metrans orders ten locomotives from Siemens Mobility
Metrans, a.s., a subsidiary of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA), has ordered ten Vectron MS locomotives from Siemens Mobility Czech Republic. The locomotives will be built at Siemens Mobility’s factory in Munich-Allach, and deliveries are scheduled from the end of 2019 until spring 2020. The locomotives will be operated in cross-border freight service in Central and Eastern European countries. "It is our pleasure to expand the Metrans vehicle fleet by ten multisystem Vectron locomotives … [Read more...] about Metrans orders ten locomotives from Siemens Mobility
UPS Louisville Package Operations completed
UPS has completed the multi-phase expansion of its Louisville Centennial ground package sortation and distribution facility. The project has created 300 new full- and part-time jobs and features UPS’s advanced package processing technologies. The Louisville super hub’s strategic proximity to UPS’s Worldport air hub at Louisville International Airport supports end-of-runway express services like UPS Next Day Air and UPS eFulfillment that many e-commerce companies demand. The … [Read more...] about UPS Louisville Package Operations completed
Eutelsat selects SATCOM and HUGHES to operate future KONNECT satellite
Eutelsat Communications has chosen high-performance ground infrastructure providers to operate its future KONNECT satellite and associated broadband services: General Dynamics SATCOM Technologies has been selected to offer and deploy seven antennas, while Hughes Network Systems (HUGHES) will provide its JUPITER ground network system. With 75 Gbps of capacity, KONNECT is a new generation multi-beam satellite scheduled for launch at the end of this year. Once in service in 2020, the … [Read more...] about Eutelsat selects SATCOM and HUGHES to operate future KONNECT satellite
Gerry’s dnata achieved ISAGO Registration in Pakistan
Gerry’s dnata, the leading ground services provider in Pakistan, has achieved IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration in Pakistan, and obtained ISAGO Station Accreditation at Karachi International Airport following successful completion of ISAGO audits. Gerry’s dnata is the first ground services provider to be awarded the prestigious safety certification in Pakistan. Gerry’s Group and dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, joined hands in 1993 to … [Read more...] about Gerry’s dnata achieved ISAGO Registration in Pakistan




