Royal Brunei Airlines last week announced the appointment of Captain Sabirin Hj Abd Hamid as its new chief executive officer, effective 1 November 2022. Captain Sabirin has been the acting CEO for the airline since 11 October 2021. Prior to the post, he held the chief operations post from January 2021. He joined Royal Brunei in 1988 under the airline’s cadet pilot program before moving to London to work with AirUK. He returned to Brunei in 1992 as first officer on Royal Brunei’s B757/B767 … [Read more...] about Royal Brunei Airlines names new CEO
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JD Logistics launches SZX-HGH air freight service
JD Logistics Airlines (formerly known as JD Airlines) has launched a self-owned all-cargo route on 22 November between Shenzhen in Guangdong province and Hangzhou in Zhejiang province in east China. The first flight took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Hangzhou International Airport at 1:30AM local time on 2 November, and then flew back to Shenzhen and landed at 7:50AM. JD Logistics Airlines will operate the route six times a week to mainly carry fresh produce, fashion … [Read more...] about JD Logistics launches SZX-HGH air freight service
12th ALMAC in hybrid, ends on high note
Hong Kong’s Asian Logistics, Maritime and Aviation Conference, jointly organised by the government and HKTDC, concluded successfully its 12th edition on 23 November. The signature two-day event, dedicated to the maritime, air freight, logistics and supply chain management sectors, attracted more than 14,000 physical and online participants from over 50 countries and regions. The event drew in logistics and transport players, as well as shippers from diverse manufacturing industries, with … [Read more...] about 12th ALMAC in hybrid, ends on high note
Kuehne+Nagel welcomes B747-8F from Atlas Air
Kuehne+Nagel is glad to welcome its first Boeing 747-8 freighter complete with company livery as part of a long-term charter agreement with Atlas Air. The Swiss transport and logistics provider is expanding its air freight network by chartering the entire capacity of the very last two 747-8F aircraft produced. The aircraft is one-half of the last two ‘Queen’ freighters to come out of a Boeing facility. Kuehne+Nagel said the 747-8F aircraft will be used on transpacific routes and the service … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel welcomes B747-8F from Atlas Air
Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
Lufthansa Cargo has introduced weekly A321 freighter flights to Evenes Airport (EVE) in northern Norway from November to bring the best fresh seafood from the region. The company is working with Norwegian salmon producer and exporter Nordlaks and the freight forwarder Salmosped to deliver the freshest catch around the globe. Evenes Airport is located near the city of Harstad/Narvik and is part of the province of Troms og Finnmark in Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this region … [Read more...] about Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
Air Menzies International expands in Pakistan
Air Menzies International (AMI), a leading air freight wholesaler, is pleased to announce the opening of two new branches in Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan as it grows its global network. Both branches are fully operational, with the new openings marking the 25th and 26th locations of AMI globally. The new locations will offer the company direct access to two of Pakistan’s high growth industrial centres. The branch in Karachi is expected to serve the automotive manufacturing industry in the … [Read more...] about Air Menzies International expands in Pakistan