Press release Earlier this month, Malaysia Airlines renewed its partnership with SITA for a comprehensive upgrade that will link its global operations to its hub in Kuala Lumpur with fast, secure, and reliable network connectivity. As part of the five-year agreement, Malaysia Airlines will leverage SITA Connect, specifically designed for the air transport industry, to meet the airline’s needs in and outside airports. SITA Connect will also provide network connectivity that allows … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines signs five-year deal with SITA
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Menzies Aviation wins handling contracts in Asia
Menzies Aviation last month secured three new contracts in Southeast Asia and Macau as the ground handling specialist looks to grow in the region. The company secured a three-year contract with Indonesian cargo and regional passenger airline Rimbun Air where it expects to handle up to six daily cargo flights for the airline’s two 737-300F aircraft at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). The deal will add an additional 40 flights per week to Menzies’ ground services operations in … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation wins handling contracts in Asia
Vietjet reaffirms big order for 737 MAX jets
Vietjet and Boeing have successfully reached an agreement to reaffirm the previously announced order for 200 737 MAX aircraft during 2022 Farnborough International AirShow. Both sides have agreed on a flexible delivery schedule to support Vietjet’s growth plans, starting with the first 50 aircraft to be delivered to affiliate Thai Vietjet, one of the ‘more favoured’ domestic airlines in Thailand. Vietjet and Boeing earlier signed order deals totaling 200 B737 Max with a maintenance and … [Read more...] about Vietjet reaffirms big order for 737 MAX jets
UPS adds capacity in Asia with BKK-SZX service
UPS has launched a new service from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok (BKK) to its intra-Asia Hub in China’s Shenzhen airport (SZX), which will operate five times each week. The move comes as the logistics integrator foresees growing cross-border trade between Thailand and other major markets in the region, which it says could double to over US$550 billion by 2030. Data from the company, which look at key opportunities to unleash intra-Asia trade potential, show a strong manufacturing sector … [Read more...] about UPS adds capacity in Asia with BKK-SZX service
Saudia pushes women sports talent on world stage
Press release Saudi Airlines Cargo extends its sponsorship of Saudi rally driver Mashael Al-Obaidan, the first Saudi and Gulf woman to obtain a rally license and race in Dakar. Mashael Al-Obaidan has participated in the third round of the World Cup for Cross-Country Rally "Baja", which has taken place in Italy from 8th to 10th of July, finishing in the top 20. Saudia Cargo said its sponsorship is aligned with the Kingdom’s vision to support talented women who inspire their … [Read more...] about Saudia pushes women sports talent on world stage
From the June-July issue: Q&A with Boeing
According to the Boeing website, the 777 freighter version has had 24 orders from six renowned airlines and two undisclosed customers. With a new widebody freighter on offer, the aircraft manufacturer sees the 777-8 freighter as an ideal replacement for the older 747 freighters, with an initial bulk order from Qatar Airways who will be the launch partner. In this interview, Payload Asia talks to Brian Hermesmeyer, Freighter Customer Leader at Boeing, to learn about the new freighter and the … [Read more...] about From the June-July issue: Q&A with Boeing
