Monthly Newsletter - July-August 2015
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Cargolux - Europe's undisputed all-cargo airliner

Cargolux Airlines began a twice-weekly Trans-Pacific service between Zhengzhou and Chicago recently, served by the airline’s advanced 747-8 freighters. This new Trans-Pacific service from Zhengzhou is a milestone in the development of our Chinese operations and the co-operation with our partner HNCA. Linking Zhengzhou to the Chicago market and beyond offers unique opportunities for shippers and manufacturers on both sides of the Pacific. We intend to eventually grow these to multiple daily services and grow the Zhengzhou and Chicago routes to four times a week

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e-AWB- The answer to a Paperless Air Cargo Industry
Air cargo industry still relies heavily on paper documentation (the Air Waybill) even in today’s electronic era for the exchange of information. Though a lot of work is being carried out to change this phenomenon and to have a paperless ..
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CPSL fosters new ties
Cathay Pacific Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cathay Pacific Airways Limited began its new cargo terminal at the Hong Kong International Airport in October 2013.
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Freighters throw their weight at Paris Airshow
While 2011 Paris Airshow at Le Bourget saw record-breaking orders for commercial aircraft, the 50th edition in 2013 did not achieve much success as as far as commercial gains are concerned.
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HACTL- A leader par excellence
Honk Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL), the leading air cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong is a well known ground handling partner for over 100 airlines
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The Lounge - Pramod Pillamari, CEO and Owner, Universal Pesticides
Universal Pesticides Trading & Services Co. L.L.C, established in Dubai in 1992, serves as a premium pest control company in the UAE. As one of the highly recommended 100 plus Government approved pest control company
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Airports & Airlines

  Garuda Indonesia partners with Cardig Air to promote freight routes
Indonesia’s national airline Garuda Indonesia will be partnering with cargo airline Cardig Air that would involve ...
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  United Airlines invests millions to create jet fuel out of household garbage
United Airlines has invested $30 million ...
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  Prince William chooses Ryanair for travel purposes
Prince William, second in line to the British throne, caused a stir when he walked in to take his seat on a Ryanair aircraft on June 22....
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  JBLU launches charter flights from New York To Cuba
JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:JBLU) has launched charter flights from New York to the Cuban capital.
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  Abu Dhabi International Airport accredited for the 3rd time by ACI Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport has again earned the accreditation level of 'mapping' from ACI Airport..
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Logistics

  UAE logistics market value up by 15%
Sustained growth across key economic sectors such as FMCG, retail, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas ...
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  C.H. Robinson awarded as the Best Green Logistics Operator at AFLAS
C.H. Robinson, one of the world's leading third party...
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  Tesco renews contract with XPO Logistics
Tesco has once again renewed its contract with XPO Logistics for the management of 12 Recycling Service Units ....
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  Polymer Logistics unveils 'CleanPal' pallet
Polymer Logistics, the leader in retail-ready packaging pooling, has announced the launch of the ‘CleanPal’
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  Woodland Group signs multi-year agreement with Cepac
The Essex based freight forwarding and logistics specialist Woodland Group has signed a new, multi-year agreement
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IT News
 
 
Technology - the answer to a stress-free travel

 
Technology has been one of the greatest innovations when it comes to traveling, and now, it has become more in demand
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Amadeus-Navitaire form alliance

 
US airline technology and business solutions company Navitaire is being taken over by Amadeus for $830 million.
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JAT initiates robot technology at Haneda Airport

 
Japan Airport Terminal (JAT) will soon be introducing robot technology at Haneda Airport with the aim of communicating .
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Ellington Airport – launch site for RLV

 
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has authorised the Houston Airport System to establish the Ellington
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SITA assists HK International Airport in enhancing passenger experience

 
Global IT provider SITA has supported Hong Kong International Airport in its trial of the use of beacons in enhancing passenger experience.
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Recruitments and Retirements
 
 
Agility's South Asia region gets a new CEO

 
Agility Logistics has appointed a new CEO for its South Asia operations as the company seeks to capitalize on the intra-Asia’s growing trade.
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New Regional Sales Manager forAmerican Airlines Cargo

 
In order to better serve its rapidly growing international network, American Airlines Cargo has appointed Richard Hartmann to the newly
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Lufthansa Cargo announces a series of new appointments

 
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a series of new appointments in line with the recent creation of capacity and sales management divisions.
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Ashwin Bhat appointed as the head of Swiss WorldCargo air freighter unit

 
Swiss national carrier SWISS has appointed Ashwin Bhat as the new head of its air freighter unit, Swiss WorldCargo.
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Global News

Cloud computing – a driving force in the IT industry

YCMOU to conduct aviation courses in Nagpur

TIACA welcomes WCO’s new security frame

How to travel stress-free with kids

New luggage size announced for easy travel

Connectivity unveils Lite sealed terminals for faster terminations

Sharjah RTA set to launch solar-powered LED traffic lights

Kuwait Airways receives its first A330-200

Swiss WorldCargo to use drones for parcel transportation

Collaboration a key in UAE airspace restructure

Emirates Group signs MoU with ENDP

Take a trip through India’s food-supply chain

Dubai Airport to handle more than 50k flights this summer

China positions as Dubai’s top trading partner

Brussels Airlines Cargo partners with ALG to create new strategic directions

TAM Airlines announces its domestic and international routes

Insight into Qatar Airways ‘Business Class’

Virgin America awarded People’s Choice Airline in America

Sheikh Mohammed establishes Mohammed bin Rashid space centre

ST Aerospace to build new facility in China
   
 

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