Gulf Air has signed a two-year renewal deal with air transport IT specialist, SITA, for network, messaging and voice services. SITA is providing the airline with a comprehensive global network infrastructure, Type B Messaging services, a mail platform for operational messages and global voice and data services. Commenting on the renewal, Gulf Air Acting chief executive officer Maher Salman Al Musallam said: “At Gulf Air we are committed to providing our customers with superior service … [Read more...] about Gulf Air renews IT network deal with SITA
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ACS receives award from Cargolux
Cargolux presented its 2014 DGR Awareness Award to ground handling company Air Cargo Services Center – ACS in appreciation of the keen efforts of ACS DGR team in the area of dangerous goods compliance, handling and reporting during a ceremony in Hanoi. The Cargolux DGR Awareness Award is an annual recognition and is presented following a joint decision by the Aviation Safety and Ground Services departments on the basis of data from ground safety reports, air safety reports and any … [Read more...] about ACS receives award from Cargolux
Boeing begins final assembly on 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing has started final assembly of the 787-9 Dreamliner at its South Carolina facility. The team began joining large fuselage sections of the newest 787 Nov. 22 on schedule. The North Charleston, S.C., site joins Boeing’s Everett, Wash., final assembly, which began 787-9 production in May 2013. United Airlines will take delivery of the first South Carolina-built 787-9. “Our team is well prepared and eager to assemble the 787-9 Dreamliner,” said Jack Jones, vice … [Read more...] about Boeing begins final assembly on 787-9 Dreamliner
Fitch: Outlook stable for Latin American airlines
The outlook for the Latin American Airlines sector is stable for 2015, according to Fitch Ratings. Fitch Ratings expects credit profiles for main carriers to remain stable in 2015 based on their capacity to preserve stable margins and maintain balance in capex levels and cash flow generation. Rational capacity management is projected to prevail in the sector during 2015, according to Fitch. Most players are expected to touch single-digit capacity growth rates in 2015. Fitch's view of … [Read more...] about Fitch: Outlook stable for Latin American airlines
IATA: Prepare for growth challenges for APAC
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) identified continuous safety enhancement, the availability of cost-efficient infrastructure and environmental responsibility as critical factors to ensure that Asia-Pacific continues to realise the enormous economic and social benefits of air connectivity. “It is no understatement to say that air connectivity underpins modern economies. Aviation and aviation-enabled tourism accounts for over 24 million jobs and over US$500 billion in … [Read more...] about IATA: Prepare for growth challenges for APAC
PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has secured approval for cargo services to the European Union (EU) after being suspended over security fears. PIA found itself caught up in the tough regulation called Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the EU from a Third Country (ACC3), which required carriers to take certain security screening measures by 31 July 2014. The EU tightened security controls on air freight in the wake of a plot to smuggle a bomb hidden in printer toner cartridges on a … [Read more...] about PIA cleared to transport cargo to EU