Etihad Crystal Cargo last month operated its maiden A300-600RF freighter flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt-Hahn. The new service will be operated four times per week, offering a cargo capacity of up to 44 tonnes. Picture shows the cake-cutting ceremony on arrival which was attended (from left to right) by Ute Rabenberg, business manager of Advanced Cargo Logistic (ACL), Etihad’s ground handling agent at Frankfurt-Hahn airport; David Ambridge, cargo warehouse manager, Etihad … [Read more...] about EUROPE: Etihad starts freighter to Hahn
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RUSSIA: EMEX expands express network
Russian express company EMEX has announced major expansion plans to extend its network and offer new services. It aims to double turnover this year and in 2008. EMEX will open a new branch in Novosibirsk, its 25th office, and aims to have 35 branch offices and agencies across Russia by the end of this year. Established in 2003 with a single office in Moscow, the company now has outlets in most major Russian cities as well as a network of agents covering various regions. EMEX … [Read more...] about RUSSIA: EMEX expands express network
RUSSIA: Putin signs order for new Russian airline
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed an order establishing a new airline that is to be the country’s sec- ond biggest after Aeroflot, the Kremlin said. The president’s order will see Russian regional airlines KrasAir, Domodedovo, Samara, Omskavia and Sibaviatrans merged into AirUnion within six months, the Kremlin said in a statement. The government will own a share of ‘at least’ 45 percent of the new company, it added. AirUnion will also be designated as … [Read more...] about RUSSIA: Putin signs order for new Russian airline
MIDDLE EAST: Emirates orders more ‘superjumbos’
Emirates airline has reaffirmed its order for 43 Airbus A380s and has signed a contract for a further four aircraft. Dubai’s government-owned airline, which already has the largest number of the ‘superjumbos’ on order, will now receive 47 of the $300million planes. The first aircraft will be delivered in the third quarter of 2008, according to a statement by Airbus parent company EADS. Last month Emirates hinted that it could use the superjumbo for anew low-cost arm of the … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Emirates orders more ‘superjumbos’
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad launches Dublin service
Etihad Airway will launch a fourtimes- a-week service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin on 2 July 2007. The route will be operated with an Airbus A330-200, offering cargo capacity of 14 tonnes in each direction. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ chief executive, said: “There is enormous demand for this new Etihad frequent service between these two rapidly expanding economies. Trade ties have increased considerably during the last decade and Etihad looks forward to supporting further … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad launches Dublin service
MIDDLE EAST: Swift expands facilities in JAFZA, DLC
Dubai-based freight forwarder and logistics provider Swift Freight International said it has reserved 28,800 sq m in Dubai Logistics City for a purpose built logistics centre. Swift will also have an additional 25,000 sq m airside facility at the new World Central Airport. The company said in a statement that the Swift 5 logistics centre, located in Jebel Ali Free Zone, is being built to provide an additional dry storage area of 5,450 sq m, with over 12,500 pallet positions and variant … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Swift expands facilities in JAFZA, DLC
