Dubai Airports has confirmed its US$ 1.2 billion (AED 4.3 billion) investment in new and upgraded facilities for the over 110 international airlines that operate from Dubai International’s Terminals 1 and 2. Concourse D, when it opens later this year, will become the new US$ 517 million (AED 1.9 billion) home to nearly 100 airlines that currently occupy Concourse C. It will feature 21 contact stands, of which four will be able to accommodate A380 or B747 aircraft, and 11 remote … [Read more...] about Dubai invests US$1.2B in airport upgrade
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DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China
DHL Supply Chain (DSC) announced that it will commit a further EUR 113 million (US$173 million) in China as its strategy gains traction. This is on the back of EUR 105 million that was committed in 2013, bringing the total committed to EUR 218 million. The funds will support the expansion of its network across China and in particular, six additional logistics facilities scheduled for completion by 2020. The confirmed locations are Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Wuhan, Shenyang, Shenzhen and Shanghai … [Read more...] about DHL Supply Chain to invest $173M in China
Royal Jordanian and Amadeus ink deal
Royal Jordanian has signed a deal with global technology and distribution solutions provider, Amadeus for a full Amadeus Altéa Customer Management and ecommerce suite of solutions. The investment will underpin the carrier’s drive for modernisation and growth in the Middle East, it said. Altéa will enable Royal Jordanian to manage its reservations, inventory and departure control from a single technology platform in use with over 60 airlines. … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian and Amadeus ink deal
HAECO opens new maintenance hangar
HAECO officially opened its third maintenance hangar at Hong Kong International Airport. At an investment of HK$850 million (US$109.7 million), the new 16,464m2 facility has the capacity to accommodate two widebody and one narrow body aircraft, and is fully equipped to undertake major heavy maintenance and modification work on the latest generation of Boeing and Airbus aircraft. … [Read more...] about HAECO opens new maintenance hangar
TNT boosts Europe-Asia capacity with own freighter
Europe’s second largest global express company boosted capacity on its Europe-China route on 18 September with the addition of its own B747-400ER freighter, replacing capacity previously booked on other commercial carriers. The 110-tonne capacity freighter will operate three times weekly between Hong Kong and its main air hub in Liege,Belgium. TNT highlighted the fact that this service gives customers in southern China seamless connectivity with its air and road network for … [Read more...] about TNT boosts Europe-Asia capacity with own freighter
DHL invests US$13 million in Hong Kong
DHL has announced an investment of over HK$100 million (US$13 million) in Hong Kong involving a new 120,000 sq ft DHL Global Forwarding (DGF) office in Kowloon Commerce Centre (KCC) and a DHL Fashion Competency Centre, also based in KCC. Kelvin Leung, CEO, North Asia Pacifi c, DHL Global Forwarding, said the new DGF offi ce in KCC would function as the company’s north Asia Pacific regional offi ce, drawing together 800 employees under one roof. “The new office is equipped … [Read more...] about DHL invests US$13 million in Hong Kong