Pointing out that it was second in the IATA cargo airline rankings in 2007 – or third, if the combined operations of Air France and KLM are counted as one – Dr Andreas Otto, executive board member product and sales for Lufthansa Cargo nevertheless confidently predicts that it will regainthe number one spot by 2010. He points out that the Asian carriers such as Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific that have been rivalling Lufthansa for the top slot in recent years have … [Read more...] about Lufthansa confident in face of the downturn
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Blue Dart stays on target
“We’re a very prudent organisation,” explains Tulsi Nowlakha Mirchandaney, managing director of Blue Dart Aviation – the group’s air express division – in an interview with Payload Asia. “We don’t just jump into situations which I think is why we have ensuredsustainability over the years.” As India’s leading domestic express and air freight company with a 42 per cent market share in India’s domestic logistics market, it’s … [Read more...] about Blue Dart stays on target
DHL remains committed to India investments
India will be among the first few countries to bounce back from the ongoing economic downturn, on the back of its growing domestic consumer population and strong economic fundamentals, said a senior DHL executive at the recent launch of the DHL-Blue Dart air sidefacility in Bangalore. “Unfortunately India has not been spared from the global slowdown, and will India be among the first few countries to bounce back? Yes, I believe India will bounce back very fast, because of domestic … [Read more...] about DHL remains committed to India investments
Asia-Pac hit hard
With 45 per cent of the global cargo market, the region’s carriers will be disproportionately impacted by the expected 5 per cent drop in global cargo markets next year, IATA said. The region’s largest market – Japan – is already in recession and its two main growth markets – China and India – are expected to deliver a major shift in performance. Chinese growth will slow as a result of the drop-off in exports while India’s carriers, which are already … [Read more...] about Asia-Pac hit hard
IATA’s forecast “bleak,” with the worst to come
“The outlook is bleak. The chronic industry crisis will continue into 2009 with US$2.5 billion in losses. We face the worst revenue environment in 50 years,” said Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s Director General and CEO. He held out praise for both carrier and IATA efforts, since 2001, to restructure the industry and individual carriers’ businesses which resulted in significant cost savings. “But the ferocity of the economic crisis has overshadowed these gains and … [Read more...] about IATA’s forecast “bleak,” with the worst to come
JAL’s ERP system world’s largest aviation SAP
Japan Airlines International has officially launched “JAL Mighty”, a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system for aviation maintenance. IBM Japan, IBM Business Consulting Services and SAP Japan Co., Ltd collaborated on the project to create a system to manage maintenance planning, quality control and parts inventory for approximately 160 aircraft, 460 engines, and 500,000parts. Also equipped with 19 standard SAP modules to serve approximately 6,000 users including aircraft … [Read more...] about JAL’s ERP system world’s largest aviation SAP
