Monthly Newsletter - Oct 2014
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Commanding a lion’s share of the pan-African network –Ethiopian
 
Fully owned by the government of Ethiopia, the airline’s history goes back to the end of 1945 when it was set up as Ethiopian Air Lines Inc. as a joint venture with TWA (Trans World Airlines). The next year on 8 April, the first scheduled flight took place to Cairo in Egypt via Asmara n a Douglas C-47 Skytrain ....
 
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AirBridgeCargo targets Basel’s thriving healthcare industry
The transportation options for Basel’s thriving healthcare industry will be extended from September 19 with the launch of a Boeing 747 ....
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Boeing and Silkway Airlines welcome two new freighters
Boeing and Silk Way Airlines recently celebrated
the arrival of the airline's two 747-8 Freighters.
Both new 747-8 ...
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Etihad Airways provide support servic-
es for its employees by opening a nursery
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, recently opened a unique aviation-themed nursery ...
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Oman Air partners with Aston Martin
Oman Air recently made an announcement that it has been in a partnership with British car manufa-
cturer Aston Martin by bringing the marque's yet-to-be-launched Lagonda to Muscat ...
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Airports & Airlines

  Runway refurbishment to help Dubai International absorb growth
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority .....
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  DWC showcases second phase of Residential District
“Dubai World Central (DWC) presented the second phase of its ‘Residential District’ at this year’s ....
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  Bright future for India’s aviation sector
Airports Council International (ACI) World Director General Angela Gittens recently met with senior ....
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  Dubai Airports strengthens leadership with appointment of Emirati executives
Two UAE national employees have been appointed to Dubai Airports’ executive team, strengthening .....
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  Aviation in Vietnam offers strategic opportunities
IATA recently called on the Vietnamese government to work with the air trans-
port sector to strengthen the country’s economy .....
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Logistics

  UPS expands air freight services in Myanmar
UPS is expanding inbound and outbound airfreight services in Myanmar....
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  DHL donates bicycles on behalf of charity
DHL has shipped 880 bicycles to Madagascar to help local community health workers.....
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  TNT’s new ‘Super Hub’ under construction in Australia
TNT Express has recently made an announcement that it will build the largest hub .....
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  GEFCO launches apprenticeship program to attract school leavers into the logistics industry
GEFCO has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to attract .....
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  Gebruder Weiss join hands with Jilin Internatinal Transport Corporation to strengthen presence in China
Gebrüder Weiss is strengthening its presence in China by founding ....
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IT News
 
 
Etihad airways and Emirates tops Linkedin’s list of influential brands in the UAE

 
Etihad Airways and Emirates have made it to the most influential brands in the country.This is according to the latest survey conducted by LinkedIn UAE on the most influential brands in the country....
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Google unveils Project Wing

 
Last week, Google unveiled Project Wing, an experimental drone delivery program that sent half-helicopter, half-airplane drones buzzing around remote farmland in Australia .....
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Social Flight expands its aviation boundaries worldwide

 
SocialFlight, the aviation industry's web and mobile app for finding events and interesting places to fly, is expanding worldwide. This includes international aviation events.....
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Abu Dhabi airport traffic rises by 21.7% as Etihad continues to expand opertations

 
Abu Dhabi International Airport saw a 21.7 per cent year-on-year increase in passenger traffic as Etihad Airways continued its expansion, according to the latest data release....
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TSA expands TSA pre-program for travellers

 
The Transportation Security Administration has expanded its popular TSA Pre✓™ program to Bishop International Airport (FNT). Passengers traveling on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines....
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Global News

CAA announces replacement of Class F airspace

Emirates next flight destination is Dar es Salaam

Al Maktoum International Airport expansion approved by U.A.E. Prime Minister

American Airlines Cargo and US Airways Cargo join hands in Newark

John Gallager honoured with Outstanding Individual Contribution award

Ryder sponsors Automotive Logistics Global Conference

Heathrow Reduces Carbon Footprint and Managing Noise Levels, While Increasing Passenger Numbers

Etihad Airways plans to establish Revenue Accounting Centre of Excellence in Al Ain

Delta Airlines partners with Prince’s Trust

American airlines to provide accessible electronic manuals to flight attendants

African Airways seeks to gain foothold in the aviation industry by launching direct flights to Mwanza and Mbeya

NOC issued to MSD Aviation to launch cargo airline

Air India Express to launch seven new flights to Gulf countries

Gulf Air ready to turn a corner after latest restructuring

Kentucky Air Guard Supports Ebola Relief Mission

Thai airways reduces flight frequencies
   
 
Aiming
New Heights
3 rd International Biennial Conference & Expo

 

 
 
International Transport
Logistics Exhibition
 
 
19-21 November 2014
Istanbul
Organized by EKO MMI Fair Limited Co.
www.logitrans.com.tr
 

 
 
 
     
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