Jetstar last week began using its most recent B787 delivery to replace an A330 on service from Cairns to Osaka, Japan. The low-cost carrier (LCC) also introduced a B787 on its Cairns-Tokyo route in August, and on its Gold Coast-Tokyo flight in July. Aside from the Japan routes, Jetstar has introduced 787s on routes from the three major east coast cities of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne to Thailand and Indonesia. The LCC continues to grow its fleet with the delivery of seven B787-8s, … [Read more...] about Jetstar deploys new B787s on Japan routes
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TNT to build Melbourne logistics facility
The largest transport and logistics ‘super hub’ in TNT’s global network is under construction at Tullamarine. The 38,000 square metres facility – big enough to house more than five soccer pitches – occupies nearly a third of the 121,000 square metres site near Tullamarine Airport and is due for completion in July 2015. The new depot will open for business in September 2015 and operate as TNT's Victorian head office and as a hub to other TNT depots … [Read more...] about TNT to build Melbourne logistics facility
SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has selected air transport IT specialist, SITA, to automate staff rostering and allocation at Bahrain International Airport in a new five-year deal. SITA’s resource management system will help the ground handler achieve its objective by increasing the efficiency and productivity of its airport staff. Salman Saleh Al-Mahmeed, acting chief executive officer, Bahrain Airport Services, said: “SITA has helped us completely transform and automate our … [Read more...] about SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has announced the launch of a B747 freighter service between Moscow and Basel, targeting the pharmaceutical business in the Swiss city. The new Basel-Moscow service will run start from 19 September 2014. Basel has one of the highest concentrations of successful life sciences businesses in the world, including pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and medical technology organisations. Robert van de Weg, senior VP marketing and sales, ABC said: “The healthcare … [Read more...] about ABC to launch Basel pharma freighter service
SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has selected air transport IT specialist, SITA, to automate staff rostering and allocation at Bahrain International Airport in a new five-year deal. SITA’s resource management system will help the ground handler achieve its objective by increasing the efficiency and productivity of its airport staff. Salman Saleh Al-Mahmeed, acting chief executive officer, Bahrain Airport Services, said: “SITA has helped us completely transform and automate our … [Read more...] about SITA automates Bahrain airport’s staff rostering
Xiamen buys 400 ULDs from Nordisk
AAR’s Nordisk Aviation Products has received orders for nearly 400 lightweight air cargo containers and pallets from Xiamen Airlines for its first B787-8 aircraft. The united load devices (ULD) from Nordisk are light weight which can save the airline a minimum 350 tonnes of fuel a year and reduce CO2 emissions by more than 1,200 tonnes. “We are excited to receive orders from Xiamen Airlines to support the operation of its first 787 Dreamliner by providing significant fuel savings … [Read more...] about Xiamen buys 400 ULDs from Nordisk
