Leading aircraft lessor AWAS has completed the delivery of its first aircraft to SwiftAir, an airline that specialises in long and short term contracts for major global logistics operators including DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS. SwiftAir has leased a B737- 300F from AWAS with a view to utilising the aircraft on operations for one of these integrators on its European network AWAS and SwiftAir anticipate extending their partnership going forward as SwiftAir expands its B737-300F operations. … [Read more...] about AWAS signs lease deal with SwiftAir
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DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL’s investment in the Middle East will initially add 35 vehicles with a further 15 vehicles to be added at a later date, bringing the company’s fleet to a total of 250 vehicles on the region’s roads. The new DHL-branded vehicles will employ the latest GPS (satellite tracking system) technology. The move comes following unprecedented growth across the Middle East region and will initially raise DHL’s capacity to 360 tonnes /1600 cubic metres per day. DHL … [Read more...] about DHL Middle East expands capacity
DHL plans data centre expansion
DHL is planning to expand its Asia-Pacific IT Services Data Centre in Cyberjaya by 50 percent to meet the growing demands for its services. DHL said the expansion reflects its commitment to the development of the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC) and the establishment of the Centre of Excellence for IT Services. “With the expansion, DHL IT Services Asia-Pacific will be able to host more services as well as new and innovative IT solutions that are crucial to the DHL logistics industry … [Read more...] about DHL plans data centre expansion
JAPAN: ABX Air operates freighters for ANA
ABX Air has entered into a two-year ACMI agreement to operate two 767- 200 freighters to support All Nippon Airways’ cargo operations in Japan, China and Thailand. This agreement marks the first time that the Japanese Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) has approved a foreign carrier to conduct cargo aircraft operations on behalf of a Japanese airline. Revenue from this ACMI agreement is expected to be approximately $22 million on an annualised basis for the two aircraft. ABX Air … [Read more...] about JAPAN: ABX Air operates freighters for ANA
Lack of infrastructure hampers India’s air cargo growth
India’s Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel recently promised a blueprint for the air industry’s expansion by 2020, including plans for a series of airport upgrades by 2010. A prime project is a cargo centre at Nagpur due for completion next year, which Patel hopes will boost India’s nascent air cargo market.“We hope to see that Nagpur becomes...something like Memphis, a major hubfor cargo in India,” Patel said Tax incentivesare one tool the Indian governmentis … [Read more...] about Lack of infrastructure hampers India’s air cargo growth
Lack of infrastructure hampers India's air cargo growth
India’s Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel recently promised a blueprint for the air industry’s expansion by 2020, including plans for a series of airport upgrades by 2010. A prime project is a cargo centre at Nagpur due for completion next year, which Patel hopes will boost India’s nascent air cargo market.“We hope to see that Nagpur becomes...something like Memphis, a major hubfor cargo in India,” Patel said Tax incentivesare one tool the Indian governmentis … [Read more...] about Lack of infrastructure hampers India's air cargo growth
