Vietjet has received IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), putting it in the top 16 per cent of the world’s airlines which have achieved that standard. Vietjet also received an Acknowledgement Certificate from Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Tan Dung for its continuous contributions to the development of Vietnam’s economy and society in recent years. The carrier noted these are major accomplishments and a "hugely … [Read more...] about Vietjet awarded IOSA certification
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Qatar continues network expansion in Africa, Indian Subcontinent
Qatar Airways is continuing its rapid growth across Africa and the Indian Sub-Continent with an increase in flight frequencies to Asmara, Eritrea, and to Dhaka, Bangladesh. From 7 September 2015, flights from Doha to Asmara will be increased from four to five times per week, representing a 25 pr cent increase in capacity and enhanced connectivity, in particular for customers from North America and Europe. And on 9 December 2015, flights from Doha to Dhaka, Bangladesh operated with A330-300 … [Read more...] about Qatar continues network expansion in Africa, Indian Subcontinent
CEVA Logistics, 3M expand their collaboration in SE Asia
CEVA Logistics has announced its extended collaboration with 3M to be their preferred logistics service provider in warehouse management and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the terms of the renewed contract, CEVA will operate both 3M’s Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) and national DC in Singapore, with an increased warehouse footprint to nearly 28,000 sqm in total. CEVA also manages 3M’s national distribution centres in Malaysia and Indonesia. The scope of services … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics, 3M expand their collaboration in SE Asia
Polar Air launches new freighter service to Singapore Changi
Polar Air Cargo Worldwide landed its inaugural flight at Singapore Changi Airport on 17 August, linking Changi’s freighter network to a new city link - Cincinnati, Ohio. Polar will operate a weekly Cincinnati–Anchorage–Incheon–Singapore–Hong Kong service with the B747-400F aircraft. Polar is majority owned by US-based Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and minority owned by DHL Network Operations (USA). Through Polar and its Atlas Air sister company, Atlas Air Worldwide operates the world’s largest … [Read more...] about Polar Air launches new freighter service to Singapore Changi
Volga-Dnepr Gulf begins B747 MRO work for Eagle Express
Volga-Dnepr Gulf (VDG), which represents Volga-Dnepr Technics in the Middle East region, has signed a contract with Malaysian charter operator Eagle Express to provide maintenance services for the airline’s B747-400 fleet. Work under the contract will be carried out in Volga-Dnepr Gulf’s modern hangar complex located in Sharjah, UAE, which was launched by Volga-Dnepr Group in April 2013. The contract covers maintenance services for A4-check, Out-Of-Phase Routine Tasks and AD/SB … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr Gulf begins B747 MRO work for Eagle Express
Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
Rhenus Logistics has launched an extended service to Japan, with an increase of its air and ocean freight routes as part of its strategic plan to improve its UK and EU gateways to global markets and following the recent opening of its London Heathrow facility. The company now operates five air freight consolidations per week alongside weekly ocean departures, focussing on exporting consumer goods to its key destinations in Tokyo and Osaka. The service is managed by Rhenus’ four main hubs, in … [Read more...] about Rhenus boosts Japan frequencies
