Gulf Air Cargo is to operate a twicea week charter flight on the Bahrain-Chennai-Bangalore-Amsterdam sector.In a statement, the airline said that itwould operate an Airbus A-300 aircrafthaving a capacity of 40 tonnes on thenew route. "Initially, the new route will be operatedfor the next two or three monthsafter which it will be reviewed," said asenior Gulf Air official. Currently, the airline that operates61 weekly flights to India carries cargoin the belly of the aircraft that … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Gulf Air Cargo mulls Amsterdam
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MIDDLE EAST: DHL completes Dubai hub refurbishment
Following extensive growth in thelocal and regional express and logisticssector, DHL recently consolidated itslong-term commitment to the UAE withthe completion of an AED 3.5m refurbishmentproject at its Dubai Hub. Located at the heart of terminaltwo in Dubai International Airport,the 2,300 m2 facility will increaseDHL UAE's capacity to reach 40,000shipments and 150,000 kilograms perday over the next five years, boostingDHL's express and logistics operationsthroughout the Middle … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: DHL completes Dubai hub refurbishment
MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Airways Cargo expands
Qatar Airways Cargo has announcedseveral appointments in senior managementpositions. The Doha-basedcarrier has promoted Joachim Klechato regional manager Europe andAmericas, to be based in Frankfurt.Prior to joining Qatar Airways Cargo,Klecha was area manager, Germany,Switzerland and Austria for BritishAirways Cargo. In another appointment, the airlinenamed Anil Bhagat as regional managerIndian Sub-Continent, based inMumbai. Formerly corporate accountsmanager in Doha, his new role … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Airways Cargo expands
MIDDLE EAST: Deutsche Post signs logistics pact
Dubai Industrial City said it establisheda partnership with Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN) the parentcompany of DHL, Danzas and Exel,to support its 20 million square feetlogistics facility - transPARK. Dubai Industrial City's proximity toJebel Ali Port - the world's third largestre-export hub - and Dubai Central- the largest airport in the world - willallow transPARK to deliver a flexiblerange of multi-model supply chainservices from DHL, Danzas and Exel,officials said. That will include … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Deutsche Post signs logistics pact
MIDDLE EAST: Emirates plans to expand in Americas
Emirates airlines is expected tomake major inroads into North andSouth America this year, Gulf Newsreported, citing sources familiar withits expansion plans. The Dubai-based carrier, whichrecently announced several enhancementsto its existing network as wellas new routes it would add in 2007, islikely to launch commercial servicesto Sao Paolo, Brazil, in October, andis also working hard to fly to BuenosAires, Argentina. Additionally, Emirates is said tobe discussing landing fees for a … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Emirates plans to expand in Americas
SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
A four-member board, appointedby Sri Lankan President MahindaRajapaksa, has recommended thatthere be "effective" accountability andtransparency in the maintenance andoperation of SriLankan Airlines in theevent of the lease being extended tothe Emirates, according to sources. The board was formed to explorethe feasibility of renewing the agreementwith Emirates Airline to operatethe national carrier, SriLankanAirlines. The Board has also recommendedthat the Ceylon Petroleum … [Read more...] about SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
