Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based aircraft lessor Avolon. The announcement was made at an event in Kuala Lumpur, attended by MAG CEO Izham Ismail and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer, who signed a … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet
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Norwegian carrier taps Jettainer for ULD support
Brand-new Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been connecting Oslo with several North American destinations since June and the carrier now plans to ramp up its network with regular connections from Berlin to New York and Los Angeles. Jettainer, which has a fleet of more than 1,000 containers and pallets for flight operations, has provided the airline with a customized and dedicated fleet of containers and pallets, as well as repair and maintenance of all units. This full-service … [Read more...] about Norwegian carrier taps Jettainer for ULD support
Hellmann takes full control of Peruvian venture
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has taken full control of its Peruvian joint venture Hellmann Worldwide Logistics S.A.C. as the company acquired thre remaining 50 percent of shares held by Carlos Augusto Dammert (President of the Board). The acquisition allows the company to be fully integrated into Hellmann's global network, thus expanding the service portfolio for customers and generating further sustainable growth in Peru and the entire Americas region. Hellmann has been … [Read more...] about Hellmann takes full control of Peruvian venture
GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
GEODIS earlier this month has signed an agreement to acquire American company, Need It Now Delivers, which will enable the forwarder to increase its US presence in contract logistics and last-mile delivery. Need It Now Delivers operates an expansive domestic road freight network with more than 65 company locations and 300 distribution points, providing strong national coverage, particularly in the eastern United States. To offer its customers complete port-to-door logistics solutions, the … [Read more...] about GEODIS banks on merger to enhance US service
WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has increased its facility footprint at London’s Heathrow Airport after a 30 percent growth in volumes in the past year. WFS has signed a five-year lease on Building 578 in the airport’s cargo area, boosting its warehouse and office space by a further 27,000 sqft. Due to commence operations in October, the building features eight landside doors for cargo deliveries and collections, and a 20-foot truck dock. Plans are underway for caster deck storage for loaded … [Read more...] about WFS boosts cargo handling capacity at Heathrow
American elects new digital and information chief
American Airlines has announced that Ganesh Jayaram will become the Executive Vice President and Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), effective September 1. Jayaram, who will report to CEO Robert Isom, will provide leadership, vision, and direction for American’s technology organization supporting both technical and business strategic objectives. This includes leading and shaping the roadmap for defining the role technology will play in driving customer and team member … [Read more...] about American elects new digital and information chief
