Boeing has announced that it has chosen its North Charleston, South Carolina facility as the location for a second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner program. Boeing said it evaluated criteria that were designed to find the final assembly location within the company that would best support the 787 business plan as the program increases production rates. In addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners, the facility also will have the capability to support the … [Read more...] about Boeing announces second 787 assembly line
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Aramex’s Dubai Logistics City facility breaks ground
Aramex has broken ground on its Logistics Centre, located in Dubai Logistics City (DLC). The AED 120 million Aramex facility encompasses a built-up area of over 43,000 square metres, situated over a 140,000 square-metre area of land, and is due for completion in the first quarter of 2011. The logistics centre is strategically located next to the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, complementing Aramex' product offering of total logistics solutions. … [Read more...] about Aramex’s Dubai Logistics City facility breaks ground
China’s airlines return to profit in 3Q

China’s three major airlines all returned to profit in the third quarter thanks to stronger passenger demand and lower fuel prices. Air China saw its net profit for the July-September period reach US$125.3 million, compared to a loss of US$288.5 million in the same period of last year. China Eastern Airlines recorded a profit of US$3.4 million, following a US$341.2 million loss a year ago, while China Southern Airlines posted US$41.6 million, having lost US$121.5 million in the … [Read more...] about China’s airlines return to profit in 3Q
Distracted’ US pilots loose their licences
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles beyond their destination last week as a result of being distracted by a cockpit discussion of airline policy, they claimed . The FAA, in revoking the licenses, said the crew had been out of radio contact for 91 minutes and flown 150 miles past the intended destination. The agency cited “failing to comply with air traffic control instructions and clearances and operating … [Read more...] about Distracted’ US pilots loose their licences
Aramex's Dubai Logistics City facility breaks ground
Aramex has broken ground on its Logistics Centre, located in Dubai Logistics City (DLC). The AED 120 million Aramex facility encompasses a built-up area of over 43,000 square metres, situated over a 140,000 square-metre area of land, and is due for completion in the first quarter of 2011. The logistics centre is strategically located next to the Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone, complementing Aramex' product offering of total logistics solutions. … [Read more...] about Aramex's Dubai Logistics City facility breaks ground
China's airlines return to profit in 3Q

China’s three major airlines all returned to profit in the third quarter thanks to stronger passenger demand and lower fuel prices. Air China saw its net profit for the July-September period reach US$125.3 million, compared to a loss of US$288.5 million in the same period of last year. China Eastern Airlines recorded a profit of US$3.4 million, following a US$341.2 million loss a year ago, while China Southern Airlines posted US$41.6 million, having lost US$121.5 million in the … [Read more...] about China's airlines return to profit in 3Q