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NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network strengthens its airline network

by Payload Asia

NAV AERO is enhancing its airline network with the addition of three airlines. This significant development underscores its commitment to providing superior service and expanded connectivity for its members and clients worldwide. The new airline partners include: TAP Air Cargo, the cargo division of TAP Air Portugal, provides reliable customized services for the daily collection, transportation, and delivery of all types of goods — from the most fragile to the most complex, whether materials … [Read more...] about NAV AERO Global Cargo GSSA Network strengthens its airline network

Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership

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Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air and Unilode Aviation Solutions have renewed their longstanding ULD management partnership for another 10 years. Since 2011 Unilode has supported Gulf Air’s significant fleet growth and route network extension with supply, management, maintenance and digital services as well as accessories management. The renewed agreement will see the service provider continue to supply pallets, as well as lighter and more durable AKE containers from its ULD pool, including … [Read more...] about Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership

Gulf Air renews IT network deal with SITA

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Gulf Air has signed a two-year renewal deal with air transport IT specialist, SITA, for network, messaging and voice services. SITA is providing the airline with a comprehensive global network infrastructure, Type B Messaging services, a mail platform for operational messages and global voice and data services. Commenting on the renewal, Gulf Air Acting chief executive officer Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “At Gulf Air we are committed to providing our customers with superior service … [Read more...] about Gulf Air renews IT network deal with SITA

Gulf Air to launch Kuwait-Istanbul services

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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which currently serves 38 destinations from Bahrain International Airport, has announced that it will run twice weekly services between Kuwait City and the Turkish city of Istanbul, starting from 2 October 2014. Maher Salman AlMusallam, Gulf Air acting chief executive officer, said, “Gulf Air and the Kuwait market hold longstanding ties since the national carrier’s maiden flight in 1959.” Gulf Air flights … [Read more...] about Gulf Air to launch Kuwait-Istanbul services

EUROPE & CIS: US$4.1 billion in orders at Paris show for RR

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While not everyone left the Paris Airshow in a jubilant mood, Rolls-Royce left with at least a grin on its face after picking up a number of engine orders worth US$4.1 billion from carriers including Gulf Air, Qatar Airlines, Royal China, Condor of Germany, Cathay Pacific and AirAsia X. The orders included an order from AirAsia X for the Trent XWB to power its order – also placed at the Paris show – for 10 firm and five options for Airbus’ A350 XWB aircraft. … [Read more...] about EUROPE & CIS: US$4.1 billion in orders at Paris show for RR