South Korean LCC Jin Air Co. will launch new international flights in the second half of 2014 as part of its strategy to expand its footprint in the airline industry. The wholly owned budget unit of Korean Air Lines Co. will start semi-weekly flights linking Jeju Island to China’s Xian and Quanzhou starting on 2 October. It will also begin long-haul daily operations to Guam in December, and will use the first of three B777-200ERs due for final delivery by mid-2015. … [Read more...] about Korean LCC Jin Air to add int'l flights
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Jettainer to manage ULDs for AA Cargo
American Airlines Cargo has selected Jettainer to manage the fleet of containers and pallets across the American network. Jettainer will equip the airline with eco-friendly lightweight containers for the next five years and therefore make a significant contribution to reducing the airline’s carbon dioxide emissions and provide fuel cost savings. American currently uses more than 15,000 ULDs (unit load devices) to transport both air cargo and baggage on board its aircraft. Lightweight … [Read more...] about Jettainer to manage ULDs for AA Cargo
Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
Saudi Airlines Cargo has appointed ECS Globe Air Cargo India as its sole general sales and services agent in India effective 16 September 2014. “We are pleased to announce that ECS Globe Air Cargo has been appointed as our exclusive general sales and services agent (EGSSA) in India. We look forward to working jointly with ECS to further develop our business in India. I am confident that together with their efforts, our clients in India will benefit from this exclusive … [Read more...] about Saudia appoints ECS as GSSA in India
First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
Boeing and China Eastern Airlines celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first of 20 B777-300ERs the carrier has on order. “We are delighted to introduce our first 777-300ER in China Eastern’s new look in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the 777-300ER programme,” said Liu Shaoyong, chairman of China Eastern Airlines. “The delivery not only marks a milestone in the long-standing business relationship between China Eastern and Boeing, but also signals the … [Read more...] about First B777-300ER delivered to China Eastern
United adds three tracking and monitoring devices
United Cargo will add three new tracking and monitoring devices on its entire mainline jet fleet of more than 700 aircraft, increasing the number of cargo tracking and monitoring devices accepted by the carrier to 13. The new models accepted by United Cargo are the OnAsset SENTRY 500 FlightSafe, the Sendum Wireless PT300 and the Sendum Wireless PT300D. Tracking and monitoring devices currently accepted by United Cargo also include the 7PSolutions GL200-Tracker, CartaSense U-Sensor/CCM, Cubic … [Read more...] about United adds three tracking and monitoring devices
Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have confirmed 6 January 2015 as the launch date for their alliance, with codeshare flights going on sale on both airlines’ services between Singapore and New Zealand today, 25 September. Under the alliance Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand’s goal is to increase their existing capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by up to 30 per cent year-round over time, while delivering enhanced benefits to their customers. Customers will enjoy … [Read more...] about Air NZ-SQ alliance to kick off on 6 Jan


