For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. Group executive for … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
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Etihad forms alliance across six airlines
Etihad Airways has launched its own globe-striding alliance network, called Etihad Airways Partners, with five Etihad partners, along with the Gulf carrier, as founding members. airberlin, Air Seriba, Air Seychelles, Jet Airways, Darwin Airline and Etihad Airways will be the initial six airlines within the new partnership. The carrier said that Etihad Airways Partners is not similar to the traditional alliances. Etihad Airways spokesperson has clarified that this partnership is a … [Read more...] about Etihad forms alliance across six airlines
Hactl hosts IATA Dangerous Goods Board meeting
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has hosted the 105th meeting of IATA Dangerous Goods Board (DGB). The three-day event took place in Hactl's in-house conference facility, and was attended by the 11 members of the Dangerous Goods Board, together with some 50 additional observers including dangerous goods experts from airlines and representatives of the International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA). Hactl's operation training services manager, Simon Yap, also … [Read more...] about Hactl hosts IATA Dangerous Goods Board meeting
Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. Group executive for … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
UPS has acquired US-based international e-commerce enabler and logistics company i-parcel, LLC. UPS said that the acquisition complements its international cross-border logistics capabilities from the US and UK to over 100 countries. "UPS continues to look ahead to the expanding worldwide demands in the ever-growing global e-commerce market," said Alan Gershenhorn, UPS executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "According to a Pay-Pal study, cross-border e-commerce will reach … [Read more...] about UPS buys e-commerce enabler i-parcel
IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
Starting 27 May 2015, IAG Cargo will offer its full range of cargo services on the new British Airways passenger flights operating between London Heathrow and Kuala Lumpur. Through these services, IAG Cargo will support businesses in the region by opening up trade routes to more than 350 destinations on its global network. Kuala Lumpur is one of the world's busiest freight destinations and an important market for goods including integrated circuits, chemicals and machinery parts. In terms of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo relaunches London-KL service
