Vietjet and UAE-based aircraft lessor and financier Novus Aviation Capital have signed memorandum of understandings (MOU) during the recent 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) on climate action in Dubai. The MoU aims to explore the establishment of aircraft financing and leasing vehicle for Vietjet’s 15 newly ordered aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, which are due to be delivered starting 2024. The same leasing vehicle could also be used to finance Vietnamese carrier’s future orderbook, the … [Read more...] about Vietjet signs MoU for aircraft financing, SAF development
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Swissport starts cargo operations in Australia
Swissport launched its air cargo operations in Australia in early November and is now providing a range of handling services at Sydney Airport. The new service at Sydney Airport will add to Swissport’s global network of 117 air cargo centers and will complement its current ground services business in Australia. The ground handler believes the introduction of cargo operations in Australia will help strengthen trade routes between Australia and Asia. The company is working with … [Read more...] about Swissport starts cargo operations in Australia
Teleport, VietJetAir Cargo team up in Southeast Asia
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
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
