Asiana Airlines has completed an order for two 777-200ERs (Extended Range) aircraft valued at US$438 million at list prices. The South Korean airline holds rights to substitute the larger 777-300ER which features increased payload and range capability, if needed, in the future. Asiana currently operates 40 Boeing airplanes including nine Boeing 777s. "The additional 777s are ideal for Asiana's future plans," said Rob Laird, vice president of sales for China and East Asia, Boeing … [Read more...] about SOUTH KOREA: Asiana has finalised order for B777-200ERs
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SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air looking to further tap NA
Korean Air is eyeing opportunities to expand its market share in North America using Incheon as a gateway hub to China where it already serves 23 Chinese destinations. The carrier is also promoting Incheon as a gateway from the US to Vietnam, Malaysia and Singapore. Korean has eight A380s on order, which are slated for delivery beginning in 2010, and are destined for services to New York and Los Angeles. The carrier is also a launch customer for the 787 with 10 firm orders. This June it … [Read more...] about SOUTH KOREA: Korean Air looking to further tap NA
AUSTRALIA: Qantas Freight buys Oz trucking company
Qantas Freight Enterprises has signed an agreement to purchase Australian national trucking business Jets Transport Express (Jets), which specialises in interstate air freight movements. The acquisition of Jets will increase the breadth of Australian airline Qantas¡¯ air freight capability and improve the service for its air freight and cargo handling customer, according to Qantas Freight Enterprises executive general manager Grant Fenn. "Jets provides bonded interstate trucking … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas Freight buys Oz trucking company
AUSTRALIA: New pilot focusing on women in logistics
Women involved in the transport and logistics industries will receive a boost with the pilot mentoring programme, Moving Women Forward, launched last month by the AustralianLogistics Council (ALC). "The ALC is excited that twenty two women, and their organisations, are involved in this pilot to foster greater involvement of women in Transport& Logistics" said Melinda Buker, ALCprogramme director. She added that for many years there has been a real need for more … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: New pilot focusing on women in logistics
AUSTRALIA: Qantas involved in latest China carrier
A new Chinese airline took the first step to reality with the recent signing of the Jiangxi Fortune Airlines Limited Co-operation Agreement. The Jiangxi Fortune Airlines partnership includes as partners: international carrier Qantas Airways, Jiangxi Province Foreign Trade Assets Operation Co Ltd, JXABP Import& Export Co Ltd and the CDSR Group¨C a private investment company based inHong Kong. The signing of the co-operation agreement will officially start the formal Airline Operating … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas involved in latest China carrier
AUSTRALIA: Qantas adds more capacity to US
Qantas Airways has announced it will operate a total of 47 flights between the US and Australia each week, after starting up new services between Los Angeles and Brisbane/Sydney at end-March and between Honolulu and Sydney from early-April. "This latest increase in capacity confirms our confidence in the growth potential of this important international route," Qantas executive general manager, John Borghetti said. Beginning in October, Qantas will operate its first A380 flights … [Read more...] about AUSTRALIA: Qantas adds more capacity to US
