An Airbus A320neo aircraft is pictured during a news conference to announce a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier on the C Series aircraft programme, in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau Indian airline says Pratt-powered A320s had to turn around Pratt & Whitney continues to struggle with
Year: 2018
Carriers expect big cargo week for Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year holidays
Lufthansa Cargo carried 40m roses Valentine's Day in 2016 The one-two punch of Valentine’s Day on Wednesday and the run-up to the Chinese Lunar New Year in Friday are expected to create huge demand for air cargo this week, according to carrier estimates. This shipping of perishable flowers, plants, chocolates and
London Heathrow reports record-breaking freight numbers for January
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) got off to an optimistic start in 2018, reporting today that it tallied a new record in cargo volume for January, with a year-over-year increase of a 6.9 percent in metric tonnes of cargo moved for the month. These positive figures suggest that forecasts of continued growth
Amazon begins two-hour Whole Foods delivery service via Prime Now
It’s been nearly six months since the announcement of the Amazon-Whole Foods acquisition, and more tangible evidence is being released about new services that the tie-up will bring to the grocery distribution supply chain. Late last week, Amazon launched a new two-hour delivery service for food from select Whole Foods Market
Egypt: High Speed Innovation for Cairo International Airport
Cairo International Airport Cairo - THE continent's second busiest airport, Cairo International, is poised to ensure faster border crossings for millions of travellers, whilst ensuring rigorous security checking of passports and other identity credentials. This follows the supply of automated document readers by Gemalto, the world leader in digital security. The Gemalto document
Tanzania Railway Probably Africa’s Best
RELI Assets Holding Company (RAHCO) is confident that Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) which is currently under construction, is expected to be the best railway in Africa upon completion. The first phase of construction of 300 kilometres from Dar es Salaam to Morogoro is currently being undertaken by the Turkish company
Portugal sees exports and imports boom in 2017
Portuguese exports LISBON (Xinhua) - Portuguese exports and imports grew sharply in 2017, the National Statistics Institute (INE) revealed on Friday. Exports increased by 10.1 percent compared to 2016, while imports increased 12.5 percent. To put the figures in context, exports grew 0.8 percent and imports 1.5 percent in 2016 versus 2015.
NCAA to Sanction Firm Operating Illegal Handling Services at MMIA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may sanction an international handling company that is operating illegally in Nigeria. THISDAY learnt that the company, Menzies Aviation had applied to offer its services in Nigeria but started operation before getting approval and while concerned authorities are still processing its request. The ground handling company
Runways Burglary: Air Peace disagrees with NCAA
- NCAA dismisses Air Peace burglary incident The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has declared the report of an alleged burglary attempt on the cargo hold of Air Peace on the Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos as untrue, according to a Punch news report. But the airline said that the
Boeing’s biggest trade fight could spark a U.S. confrontation with Europe
Despite its loss in U.S. trade court against Bombardier, Boeing believes 2018 will be a turning point in its lengthy WTO challenge to Airbus over government subsidies. The threat of hefty tariffs could redraw the playing field — or trigger a trade war among traditional allies. Boeing’s lawyers, still smarting from