Teleport, the air logistics unit of Capital A, and VietJetAir Cargo have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia 2023 event last week. The partnership will enable Teleport and VietJetAir Cargo to mutually extend their networks, combining Teleport’s Southeast Asia air cargo network of over 80 destinations with VietJet’s global flight network. Francis Antony, Cargo Group Head of Teleport, commented: “Our partnership with VietJetAir Cargo is timely as … [Read more...] about Teleport, VietJetAir Cargo team up in Southeast Asia
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Industry leaders take centre stage at 10th Payload Asia Awards
Tonnes of laughter and conversations were shared at the 10th edition of the Payload Asia Awards, held at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on 27 October. Around 130 professionals and executives were present at the awards event, which recognised the most outstanding players and operators from the air cargo and logistics industry. A total of 27 trophies were raised during the evening which saw Hong Kong-based TAM Group walk away with two awards for the cargo GSA categories. New category Air … [Read more...] about Industry leaders take centre stage at 10th Payload Asia Awards
Vietjet Aviation Academy joins IATA’s training network
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Vietjet Air have signed a training agreement that appoints Vietjet Aviation Academy as the group’s latest regional training partner in Vietnam. This means the institute can now offer IATA training courses. These courses are internationally recognised training programs and are updated regularly to keep up with the latest regulatory procedures, standards, and demands of the aviation industry. The academy currently has three cockpit … [Read more...] about Vietjet Aviation Academy joins IATA’s training network
JD Airlines connects Shenzhen to Vietnam
JD Airlines, the air cargo division of JD Logistics, has opened its first international all-cargo route between China’s Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. A B737-800BCF cargo aircraft successfully carried out the first round-trip flight on 19 September, marking a pivotal moment for JD Airlines since it started operating in October 2022. The Chinese carrier is working with airline service company CSAA to operate the route three times a … [Read more...] about JD Airlines connects Shenzhen to Vietnam
Vietjet signs $550m funding deal for aircraft order
Vietjet and Carlyle Group, a US-based financial firm, have signed an aircraft financing agreement worth US$550 million during the official visit of the US President Joe Biden to Vietnam. The agreement will see Carlyle Aviation Partners, a subsidiary of the Carlyle Group, finance the 200-aircraft order announced earlier between Vietjet and Boeing. The order is considered one of the largest commercial contracts to date and one that contributes greatly to the trade balance between Vietnam and … [Read more...] about Vietjet signs $550m funding deal for aircraft order
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