In an effort to sustain profitability, Philippine Airlines has announced that it will be laying off as many as 117 domestic ground crew beginning in November. In addition, the airline plans to cut costs further in other areas and limit spending in the coming year. The carrier said it will, "disengage from non-core services such as our ground-handling activities in domestic stations, which can be turned over to qualified third-party service providers." Philippine Airlines did not specify how … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines to outsource ground handling
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Saudi-based Hala opts for Kale’s CORVI
Hala Supply Chain Services (Hala SCS) has opted for Kale’s CORVI Freight Management system to be able to better serve its customers through operational control, business visibility and following industry best practices across its locations. Kale’s freight management software – CORVI – offers an integrated web-based enterprise application to global forwarders. The system will act as a single window solution for all the business automation requirements at Hala SCS covering Clearing and … [Read more...] about Saudi-based Hala opts for Kale’s CORVI
Thailand’s NokScoot eying Hawaiian route
Bangkok-based NokScoot is planning to cooperate with Singapore joint venture partner Scoot on planned flights to Hawaii. Patee Sarasin, the CEO of the budget carrier's Thai partner Nok Air, said that while NokScoot could deploy its fleet of B777-200ERs on flights to Honolulu, it would prefer to use Scoot's more economical fleet of B787s. NokScoot will also hold talks with Hawaiian Airlines in a bid to tap valuable Los Angeles feeder traffic through its Honolulu hub. NokScoot currently … [Read more...] about Thailand’s NokScoot eying Hawaiian route
Malaysia Airlines Bhd to operate new A350-900s
The recently-relaunched Malaysian national carrier that was rebranded from Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) to Malaysia Airlines Berhard (MAB), has signed a contract with US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for the long-term lease of four new A350-900s. The deal also includes options for two additional A350-900s and two A330-900neo aircraft. The new A350s will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2017 and the second quarter of 2018. The new A350s will join Malaysia Airlines’ existing … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines Bhd to operate new A350-900s
Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
A British Airways aircraft engine caught fire in Las Vegas as it was about to take off for London, Gatwick Tuesday night (US west coast time), forcing all 172 passengers and crew to escape down emergency slides as smoke and flames engulfed the aircraft. Several passengers needed hospital treatment for minor injuries after the B777-200's aborted takeoff, with one of those present saying smoke caused people to rush to the front of the plane, sparking scenes of panic. General Electric said … [Read more...] about Engine fire forces BA 777 to abort take off
AMI UK launches on-line cargo portal
The UK arm of AMI – the world’s largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – has launched its new on-line Quote&Book portal. The new site is modelled on AMI’s Express click2ship model, launched in 2010. The site is only accessible by AMI approved agent customers, who need to enter just a few shipment details to obtain immediate quotes. Prices can then be filtered using AMI’s consolidation or direct AWB service, as well as by airport of departure, direct or deferred … [Read more...] about AMI UK launches on-line cargo portal
