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AirAsia X signs MRO deal with LTP

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

AirAsia X, the long-haul division of Malaysia-based AirAsia, has appointed Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) as its maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider.

Garuda outlines fleet, route expansion

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

Indonesian carrier Garuda Indonesia will take delivery of 23 B737-800 Next Generation and one A330-200 aircraft this year, confirming the rapid expansion of its fleet as part of its five-year ‘Quantum Leap’ transformation strategy. The 23 aircraft comprise nearly half of the 50 B 737-800NGs that the carrier currently has on firm order.

SATS certified by Cargo 2000

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

Ground handler and inflight caterer Singapore Airport Terminal Services (SATS) at Singapore Changi Airport has gained Cargo 2000’s quality standards certification.

Viva celebrates second Aust port

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

To celebrate the addition of a second Viva Macau Australian port to its network with the inaugural Melbourne service on 10 December, the carrier hosted Melbourne shippers and forwarders and international forwarders from Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong to a special cargo conference to update them on expansion plans.

Airbus paints rosy picture for Asia Pacific

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

Planemaker Airbus says it expects Asia Pacific airlines to buy some US$1.2 trillion worth of passenger and cargo aircraft over the next 20 years, with Asian demand alone tipped to hit 8,000 planes as cargo and passenger demand both rise.

Chinese carriers to support local planemaker?

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

China's two biggest airline companies, China Southern Airlines and Air China, are being tipped to back a proposed domestic plane maker operation to challenge Boeing and Airbus.

B787 schedule back on track

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

American plane maker Boeing says development of its 787 is back on schedule. A number of jets are now in flight test mode and the first delivery - to Japan's All Nippon Airways - is expected Q4 this year.

Memphis still tops cargo rankings

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

FedEx's home airport in Memphis, Tennessee, USA was the world's busiest cargo airport for the 18th straight year, widening the gap between it and runner up Hong Kong.

EU moves on planned tie-up, US still to decide

: Latest News; Friday, 05 February 2010

While the EU considers possible concessions by British Airways, American Airlines and Iberia as they seek permission for their planned tie up, the US Department of Justice still has to make its ruling.