December 15, 2008

China confirms aviation bailout

THE Chinese government has confirmed a multi-billion dollar bailout for the country’s aviation industry. As reported in last issue’s Air…

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Cargo B takes on new 747-400

AS part of a planned development strategy, Brussels-based Cargo B Airlines has added its first B747-400 freighter to its fleet…

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China and Taiwan thaw shipping links

CHINA and Taiwan have resumed shipping links after nearly 60 years. China has threatened military action to seize the island…

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Changi increases offering to airlines

THE Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has extended its air hub development fund for another year and increased its…

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Ecologist says food miles are overhyped

A UK ecologist has denounced the media and politicians for blowing the issue of food’s environmental footprint out of proportion….

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Dreamliner now two years behind schedule

BOEING is delaying its already late 787 Dreamliner jet programme by another six months. First delivery is now due in…

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Malaysian cargo crime solved

A TWO-year-old theft from the Air Cargo Complex at Batu Maung in Malaysia has finally been solved. Local police revealed…

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Jade looks to the sea to ease its economic ills

LUFTHANSA Cargo and its minority owned Chinese subsidiary Jade Cargo International will offer combined air/sea transports to Australia commencing January…

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