Saudi's latest airline Riyadh Air on 14 March announced a multi-billion deal with US manufacturer Boeing with an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This unprecedented order coming from the new airline, comprising 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 more of the same type, could reflect a strong signal of Saudia Arabia’s intent to become a global aviation hub. The new airline was officially launched earlier last week and could serve as a lever to help fulfill … [Read more...] about Saudi’s newest carrier to fly with all-Boeing fleet
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Dachser expands in Oceania with acquisition
Dachser is expanding its air and sea logistics (ASL) network in Australia as it acquired Melbourne-headquartered air and sea freight forwarder ACA International. Founded in 1982, the privately owned company has two additional offices in Australia, Sydney and Brisbane,as well as offices in Auckland, Wellington, and Hamilton in New Zealand. It’s also present in the US with a branch office in Kansas City, as well as in China, but Chinese locations are not part of the acquisition, Dachser … [Read more...] about Dachser expands in Oceania with acquisition
Cathay Cargo’s volume up in Feb as flights resume
Cathay Cargo’s tonnage climbed 9 percent in February versus January as flights returned, with demand gradually recovering following the Lunar New Year holidays. The airline carried 103,932 tonnes of cargo in February, an increase of 59.6 percent compared with the same month last year, when Cathay’s capacity was significantly reduced due to stricter aircrew quarantine measures. The carrier’s cargo revenue tonne kilometres (RFTKs) for February increased 153.9 percent year on year. Cargo load … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo’s volume up in Feb as flights resume
Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
Kuehne+Nagel signed a 3-year logistics service contract on 6 March with GMR Aero Technic, a subsidiary of GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited. The logistics integrator will provide inbound and outbound international air logistics services and round-the-clock AOG support for its long-time partner GMR Aero Technic. The two have been partners over the last few years over aircraft maintenance solutions. GMR Aero Technic has been upgrading its capabilities and expanding its … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel inks deal with India’s leading MRO
GBA set to grow fleet with latest Boeing order
Greater Bay Airlines is building up its future fleet as the Hong Kong-based carrier ordered 15 next-generation 737-9 aircraft from Boeing on 3 March, earlier this month. The new carrier said the 737-9 will form the backbone of its future fleet as it seeks to operate more flights between Hong Kong and major cities in Asia and Mainland China. The agreement includes a commitment for five 787 Dreamliners for the airline’s long-haul service plans. GBA is riding on the back of the future opening … [Read more...] about GBA set to grow fleet with latest Boeing order
DB Schenker automates hub in Spain for adidas
DB Schenker is leveraging technology to enhance the delivery experience for customer adidas as it opened a 50,000-sqm state-of-the-art warehouse in Guadalajara, one of the largest automated e-commerce facilities servicing Spain, Portugal and France. The site is equipped with a Goods-to-Person picking system that features pick-and-pack solutions for online-order fulfillment and efficiently dealing with returns. It can handle around 55,000 units per day using autonomous mobile robots (AMR) … [Read more...] about DB Schenker automates hub in Spain for adidas
