Emirates airlines is expected tomake major inroads into North andSouth America this year, Gulf Newsreported, citing sources familiar withits expansion plans. The Dubai-based carrier, whichrecently announced several enhancementsto its existing network as wellas new routes it would add in 2007, islikely to launch commercial servicesto Sao Paolo, Brazil, in October, andis also working hard to fly to BuenosAires, Argentina. Additionally, Emirates is said tobe discussing landing fees for a … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Emirates plans to expand in Americas
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SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
A four-member board, appointedby Sri Lankan President MahindaRajapaksa, has recommended thatthere be "effective" accountability andtransparency in the maintenance andoperation of SriLankan Airlines in theevent of the lease being extended tothe Emirates, according to sources. The board was formed to explorethe feasibility of renewing the agreementwith Emirates Airline to operatethe national carrier, SriLankanAirlines. The Board has also recommendedthat the Ceylon Petroleum … [Read more...] about SRI LANKA: Lanka to decide on air ties with Emirates
INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
The Indian government is consideringa proposal to increase the foreigndirect investment (FDI) limit in scheduleddomestic carriers to 74 percentfrom 49 percent, the Economic Timesreported. The idea is being mootedto increase the funding options fordomestic airlines, which have drawnup huge expansion plans. Domesticcarriers are expected to buy close to480 aircraft in five years involving aninvestment of $30 billion. The proposed increase in FDI indomestic carriers would, however, comewith a … [Read more...] about INDIA: FDI in domestic carriers may soar
INDIA: DTDC to launch new product
India-based express logistics firm,DTDC will launch a new premiumproduct that will seek to deliver greatervalue for money to those seeking topof the line service at below marketleader prices. Termed "V Series," the service willdeliver documents up to one kilogramthe next day under money back guaranteein case of non-performance. The firm's aim is to guarantee fixedtime delivery by the end of the year tomatch the premium service provided byexpress delivery firms in the … [Read more...] about INDIA: DTDC to launch new product
INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
First Flight Couriers has announcedthe addition of Bangalore to its recentlystarted aviation operations. With this,the company will be offering direct connectivitybetween the main trade hubsof the country -- Chennai, Bangalore,Mumbai and Delhi. First Flight is also now able to provideairlift capacity for heavy machineryand large consignments. Bangalore and Chennai are criticaltrade destinations in the southern partof India, the triggers coming from therevived manufacturing activity in … [Read more...] about INDIA: First Flight adds Bangalore to network
INDIA: Skycooler names sales agents
Following the recent launch ofSkycooler, a specialist cooltainer leasingcompany, the company is furtherdeveloping its global network throughthe appointment of sales agents DRHLogistics in Sri Lanka, which will representSkycooler throughout the Indiansub-continent. Skycoolers CEO Graham Walterssaid: "Cool-chain services are becomingincreasingly important productsfor airlines and logistics providers tooffer their customers, which makes thetiming of Skycoolers launch and globaldevelopments … [Read more...] about INDIA: Skycooler names sales agents
