Hong Kong Airlines announced the appointment of global branding expert George Liu as chief marketing officer (CMO). Heading up Hong Kong Airlines' branding and customer experience department, Liu's role will be instrumental in leading the airline's branding, marketing, communications, and customer experience in line with the overall company transition and business expansion from a regional airline to an international carrier. Liu brings to the position over 25 years of solid … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
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Going mobile for airline cargo terminal operations
With the advent of mobile applications and the increasingly favourable disposition of customers towards mobile technology, the increasing availability and ease of performing software upgrades, mobile devices seem to be the most likely candidate to drive this inevitable change. The freight industry has always been characterized by a continuously mobile workforce requiring workers to access and act on real-time information. However, even in today’s environment, many of the processes … [Read more...] about Going mobile for airline cargo terminal operations
DHL eCommerce expands in Thailand’s booming e-Commerce market
DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL Group), is capitalizing on the booming Thai e-commerce market expected to more than triple in size to EUR 3.6 billion between now and 2020 by enhancing its nationwide coverage with next day delivery in remote areas and extending pick-up service to small e-commerce merchants to meet its growing customer demands. DHL eCommerce, launched January 2016 in Thailand, offers … [Read more...] about DHL eCommerce expands in Thailand’s booming e-Commerce market
Airbus appoints Jean-Brice Dumont as head of engineering for commercial aircraft
Jean-Brice Dumont, currently head of engineering at Airbus Helicopters, has been appointed head of engineering at Airbus Commercial Aircraft, following the decision by Charles Champion, to retire by the end of this year. Dumont will join Airbus on 1 September 2017 and take over from Champion in December 2017 following a transition phase. He will become a member of the Airbus Commercial Aircraft Management Committee. “I would like to express my sincere thanks … [Read more...] about Airbus appoints Jean-Brice Dumont as head of engineering for commercial aircraft
Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland. The non-stop Christchurch service will operate three times per week, departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using technologically-advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, highlighting the airline’s commitment to New Zealand, a country it has … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Air New Zealand joins Unisys Cargo Portal Services
Unisys Corporation announced Air New Zealand has joined Unisys Cargo Portal Services (CPS) to allow the airline’s current and prospective freight forwarder clients to book and track shipments online. Unisys’ CPS is an online portal that enables freight forwarders to interact with multiple carriers via a single website to view availability, make bookings and track shipments as well as other electronic services such as producing IATA electronic Air Waybills (e-AWB) and interacting … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand joins Unisys Cargo Portal Services
