Volga-Dnepr Airlines has completed two simultaneous IL-76TD-90VD cargo flights to ensure the fastest possible delivery of urgent mobile drilling equipment for an oil and gas customer in Kuwait. The flights from Liege in Belgium carried 16-tonne mobile installations that drove into the cargo holds of the iconic ramp freighters under their own power for the deliveries to Al Kuwait. “As the cargo was required in Kuwait urgently, we operated two flights to ensure all of the drilling equipment … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr does an Ilyushin one-two to Kuwait
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Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
Turkish Cargo is offering new services to two cities: Chicago and Kuwait City. The all-cargo weekly flight to Chicago O’Hare will supplement the already healthy belly capacity currently available in multiple Turkish passenger flights to cities in both the US and Canada. The flight to Kuwait will also be operated once every week, heading non-stop to Kuwait City on Tuesdays and returning via Dubai World Central on the same day. Both routes will be flown with A330-200Fs. For … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
Kuwait-listed logistics firm Agility plans to invest up to US$100 million on expanding its business in Africa, particularly in oil-producing states including Angola, Nigeria, Mozambique and Ghana, a senior executive said last week. “We are committed to growing our business in various markets and investments,” said Essa Al Saleh, chief executive of Agility’s logistics unit Global Integrated Logistics, told reporters at a media event in Dubai. “Africa is a growing … [Read more...] about Agility to invest up to US$100M in Africa in 2015
CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Cebu Pacific Air will operate thrice-weekly flights between Manila and Dammam, Saudi Arabia, starting 4 October 2014. The new route is part of the carrier’s further expansion of its long-haul network from one to six destinations over the next six months in addition to the announced new routes of Sydney and Kuwait. … [Read more...] about CEB adds Manila-Dammam flights
Wataniya Air looking at Indian market
Wataniya Airways, Kuwait’s first premium full service airline is considering Indian operations by 2011, likely to South Indian market first and later to Mumbai or Delhi. The privately-held airline is currently flying short-haul destinations within the Gulf and wider Middle East region and is planning to start long-haul operations in its the second phase expansion. … [Read more...] about Wataniya Air looking at Indian market
SIA begins Kuwait service
SIA begins Kuwait service Singapore Airlines has begun flights between Kuwait and Singapore, via Abu Dhabi from mid-March. The new four times weekly service will operate using the Boeing 777-200 aircraft. "The start of our services to Kuwait at this time emphasises the value and importance of tourism, trade and business links between Kuwait and Singapore. … [Read more...] about SIA begins Kuwait service
