The first of six runways has been completed and work on cargo terminals and logistics facilitiesis proceeding rapidly. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Dubai World Central’s chairman, highlighted the significance of the new runway at its opening, in which he said the new runway “signals the advent of a new era in Dubai’s aviation and transportation history”. The airport, named after the late Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the former ruler of Dubai, is … [Read more...] about Dubai’s audacious new US$82B airport on track
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Agility partners Int'l Medical Corps
Agility and the International Medical Corps (IMC) – an international humanitarian aid group – have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines plans to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of humanitarian relief. The two parties agreed to work together on both emergency relief and development settings to provide rapid response to populations in need and logistical support for long-termassistance. By combining their specialties, IMC and Agility plan to bring … [Read more...] about Agility partners Int'l Medical Corps
United Airlines to test RFID at O'Hare
United Airlines will conduct a small test of RFID bag tags at Chicago O’Hare, according to an employee communication. “We’re looking to validate whether this technology will speed up the baggage check process,” initiative leader Gary Dulaney said. More than 1,000 high-mileage travellers are to participate in the six-week trial, which is being conducted in partnership with the Star Alliance Technical Advisory Committee. The participating passengers will receive … [Read more...] about United Airlines to test RFID at O'Hare
EUROPE & CIS: Volga-Dnepr taps combination fleet
Volga-Dnepr Group’s said its strategy of providing a unique ‘cargo supermarket’ of transportation solutions saw a combination of its AN-124, IL- 76TD-90VD and Boeing 747 freighters come together to deliver machinery and materials for the Corumba III hydroelectric power plant in Brazil. The project commenced with AN-124 and Boeing 747 cargo charter flights from Ulyanovsk and Kazan in Russia to Brasilia, with the possibility of executing further flights for the same project … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: Volga-Dnepr taps combination fleet
EUROPE & CIS: FlyLAL ceases operations
FlyLAL Lithuanian Airlines ceased operations recently after its acquisition by SCH Swiss Capital Holdings for €1 million plus an agreement to cover debt of an additional €1 million, fell through. FlyLAL said that SCH “did not fulfill its obligations under the agreement” and that it “cannot secure the continuity of its operations and satisfy the demands of its creditors.” SCH did not transfer the funds in time, flyLAL CEO Vytautas Kaikaris said, adding that … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: FlyLAL ceases operations
EUROPE & CIS: BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has given qualified support to the UK government’s decision to allow a third runway at Heathrow airport. “The stringent environmental conditions attached to the go-ahead, the possibility that a future administration could reverse the decision and the likelihood of a lengthy planning process means that this is far from a ‘donedeal’,” said BIFA Director General, Peter Quantrill. “Investment in an … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: BIFA gives thumbs-up to 3rd Heathrow runway
