THE Chinese government has confirmed a multi-billion dollar bailout for the country’s aviation industry. As reported in last issue’s Air…
December 15, 2008
Cargo B takes on new 747-400
15 / 12 / 2008
AS part of a planned development strategy, Brussels-based Cargo B Airlines has added its first B747-400 freighter to its fleet…
China and Taiwan thaw shipping links
15 / 12 / 2008
CHINA and Taiwan have resumed shipping links after nearly 60 years. China has threatened military action to seize the island…
Changi increases offering to airlines
15 / 12 / 2008
THE Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has extended its air hub development fund for another year and increased its…
Ecologist says food miles are overhyped
15 / 12 / 2008
A UK ecologist has denounced the media and politicians for blowing the issue of food’s environmental footprint out of proportion….
Dreamliner now two years behind schedule
15 / 12 / 2008
BOEING is delaying its already late 787 Dreamliner jet programme by another six months. First delivery is now due in…
Malaysian cargo crime solved
15 / 12 / 2008
A TWO-year-old theft from the Air Cargo Complex at Batu Maung in Malaysia has finally been solved. Local police revealed…
Jade looks to the sea to ease its economic ills
15 / 12 / 2008
LUFTHANSA Cargo and its minority owned Chinese subsidiary Jade Cargo International will offer combined air/sea transports to Australia commencing January…