FedEx Express is broadening its early delivery service, known as ‘International First’, increasing the number of origin markets to include 31 new countries. The service is now available in: Austria, Bahrain, Belize, Bolivia, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Finland, Guiana … [Read more...] about FedEx expands early delivery service
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UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Brussels Airlines Cargo continues Africa expansion
Brussels Airlines Cargo is launching operations to four more destinations in West Africa in conjunction with its global GSA partner, European Cargo Services (ECS). From July, the airline will commence four flights a week to and from Accra, Ghana via Monrovia, Liberia. In addition, Brussels Airlines will serve Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso with two weekly flights in combination with Abidjan, Ivory Coast. New twice weekly operations will also add Cotonou, Benin and Lome, Togo to the airline's thriving … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines Cargo continues Africa expansion
Fraport planning 8.4% hike in fees
German airport operator Fraport plans to raise its fees and is currently in talks with airlines on the matter, Reuters reported. The Frankfurt airport operator is proposing to raise fees by 8.4 per cent from the beginning of 2010 to fund its expansion in Frankfurt. … [Read more...] about Fraport planning 8.4% hike in fees
Qatar to push on with ambitious expansion plan
Qatar Airways' chief executive Akbar al-Baker, has said the Doha-based airline would push ahead with plans to grow its fleet to over 110 planes by 2013 from around 68 now, as well as place new orders at the Paris Air Show next month. Qatar Airways has placed orders for more than 200 aircraft worth a total of US$40 billion and plans to increase its routes to 120 in five years, from 84 now. "Whatever is happening around the world will not affect our growth plans. We are committed and remain … [Read more...] about Qatar to push on with ambitious expansion plan