DAMsmart Asia, Silver Trak Digital and TransMedia Dynamics (TMD) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to officially launch a Digital Media Supply Chain Centre of Excellence in a purpose-built facility in Kuala Lumpur. The facility was officially opened by YB Gobind Singh Deo, Minister of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia, alongside representatives from the Australian and British High Commissions. The new Digital Media Supply Chain Centre of Excellence … [Read more...] about Digital Media Supply Chain Centre of Excellence launched in KL
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SAL launches newly expanded facility at Dammam airport
The Saudi Arabian Logistics (SAL) Co. has inaugurated its new 37,800sq meter air cargo facility at the Dammam-based King Fahad International Airport in the presence of Abdullah Al-Zamil, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dammam Airports Company and numerous representatives of the airport’s governmental authorities. The state-of-the-art facility offers advanced logistic services and boasts spacious felicities for dangerous goods, radioactive substances and cargo in-transit areas as well as … [Read more...] about SAL launches newly expanded facility at Dammam airport
Airbus reveals MAVERIC
Airbus has revealed MAVERIC (Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls) its “blended wing body” scale model technological demonstrator. At 2 metres long and 3.2 metres wide, with a surface area of about 2.25m², MAVERIC features a disruptive aircraft design, that has the potential to reduce fuel consumption by up-to 20 percent compared to current single-aisle aircraft. The “blended wing body” configuration also opens up new possibilities for … [Read more...] about Airbus reveals MAVERIC
TT Club advises transport operators regarding the Coronavirus situation
The ongoing disruption to freight transport services and global supply chains resulting from the coronavirus are significant and will continue to evolve on a daily basis. In addition to the heightening challenges transport operators are facing in moving their customers goods to and from China, insurance provider, TT Club is advising on the potential unforeseen exposures that may also accrue. In a briefing compiled with the assistance of specialist international lawyers, HFW, the … [Read more...] about TT Club advises transport operators regarding the Coronavirus situation
Pratt & Whitney celebrates GTF engine overhaul capability at ESA
Pratt & Whitney celebrated the one year anniversary of the overhaul capability for the GTF PW1100G-JM variant at its Singapore engine center, Eagle Services Asia (ESA). The line capability is part of the US$85 million modernization of the Singapore facility, which is one of three GTF engine centers in Asia Pacific. It is a joint venture between SIA Engineering Company and Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp (UTX). The modernized facility is designed to … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney celebrates GTF engine overhaul capability at ESA
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power up Korea Air Airbus A321neo aircrafts
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), and Korean Air announced the formal selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power up to 50 Airbus A321neo aircraft. The aircraft are expected to begin delivery in 2021. Korean Air and Pratt & Whitney are also entering into discussions for the Korean Air Maintenance and Engineering Division to join Pratt & Whitney’s PW1100G-JM GTF MRO network. Korean Air currently operates 10 Airbus … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power up Korea Air Airbus A321neo aircrafts
