Thai Airways said it will buy eight A330-200s to cover a shortfall in capacity resulting from the A380 delays. The airline will receive its A380s in 2011 instead of 2009. … [Read more...] about Thai Airways
air freighting
Jettainer
Jettainer has signed a 5-year contract with XL Airways to provide ULD management services. The Germany-based firm currently manages 37,000 ULDs. … [Read more...] about Jettainer
US Senate Commerce
The US Senate Commerce and Transportation Committee has approved legislation to require the screening of all cargo in the bellies of passenger aircraft within three years. Airlines have strongly opposed 100 percent screening of belly cargo on grounds that it is impractical and will slow airfreight flow greatly. … [Read more...] about US Senate Commerce
Suvarnabhumi Airport
An investigative panel in Thailand has filed criminal charges against four companies, who were involved in procuring an over-priced baggage handling system for the new Suvarnabhumi Airport. The companies are Italian-Thai development, Takenaka, Obayashi and Quatrotec. … [Read more...] about Suvarnabhumi Airport
CEVA Logistics
John Pattullo, currently COO of DHL Exel's EMEA division will join CEVA Logistics as CEO by the middle of this year. David Kulick, CEO since 2003, will become vice chairman of the board. … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics
Virgin Blue
Australia's Virgin Blue is reportedly planning to order seven B777-300ERs, which will be operated on long-haul services to the US. … [Read more...] about Virgin Blue