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Air New Zealand orders Airbus A320s to replace Boeing 737-300s Source: Airbus 03/11/2009 Following an intensive and robust evaluation process, Air New Zealand has ordered 14 Airbus A320 aircraft to replace its existing domestic fleet of 15 Boeing 737-300s. The aircraft will be powered by IAE engines. The A320, which is larger than the aircraft … Continue reading Air New Zealand orders Airbus A320s to replace Boeing 737-300s

Airports Council International (ACI) elects new chairman Source: ACI 03/11/2009 The ACI annual assembly of the world’s airport executives today elected Mr. Max Moore-Wilton as the new Chair of Airports Council International (ACI), the global airport trade association, to serve for a two-year term. He succeeds the current Chair James Cherry as of 1 January … Continue reading Airports Council International (ACI) elects new chairman

bmi announces new codeshare with Continental Airlines Source: bmi 02/11/2009 bmi, the better for business airline, is today announcing a new codeshare with Continental Airlines as the U.S. airline becomes the 25th member of the Star Alliance. The new agreement will provide bmi customers with access to a wider range of destinations in America in … Continue reading bmi announces new codeshare with Continental Airlines

Yudhoyono Heeds Public Outcry, Steps Into Indonesia Antigraft Conflict Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono set up an emergency team on Monday to look into a National Police investigation against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) amid mounting public pressure following the arrests of its deputy chairmen, Chandra M Hamzah and Bibit Samad Rianto. “The president said … Continue reading Yudhoyono Heeds Public Outcry, Steps Into Indonesia Antigraft Conflict

Perdagangan Sabtu, 04/07/2009 TPT impor tak wajib verifikasi Importir mudah memasukkan barang secara lebih bebas JAKARTA: Pemerintah membebaskan 23 jenis produk tekstil impor dari kewajiban pe-nelusuran teknis (verifikasi) di negara muat barang, dan dua jenis tekstil dari tata niaga impor, karena perkembangan industri dan pasar Indonesia dinilai semakin kondusif. Pembebasan ini merupakan tahap ketiga, setelah … Continue reading Peraturan bergulir terus

KPK's Chandra, Bibit Arrested Indonesia's National Police on Thursday arrested two senior members of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in an escalation of the ongoing legal battle between the nation's top law enforcement bodies that has spilled over into the political arena. Chandra M Hamzah and Bibit Samad Rianto, deputy chairmen of the KPK, are … Continue reading KPK’s Chandra, Bibit Arrested

DKI siapkan aturan logistik JAKARTA: Pemprov DKI Jakarta menyiapkan peraturan di bidang transportasi dan logistik dalam rangka menumbuhkan usaha lokal, sekaligus menghindari penguasaan asing dalam kegiatan usaha itu. Sekretaris Wilayah Gabungan Forwarder, Logistik, dan Ekspedisi Indonesia (Gafeksi) DKI Jakarta Nur Said mengatakan aturan itu akan dituangkan dalam Peraturan Gubernur DKI yang saat ini sudah mengakomodasi … Continue reading DKI SIAPKAN ATURAN LOGISTIK

Asiana Airlines Doubles Flights from Gimpo to Osaka Source: Asiana Airlines 23/10/2009 Asiana Airlines (President & COO: Young-Doo Yoon) will be providing 7 weekly additional flights from Gimpo to Osaka starting from the 13th of November this year. Asiana currently has 7 weekly flights from Gimpo to Osaka but with the additional 7 weekly flights … Continue reading Asiana Airlines Doubles Flights from Gimpo to Osaka

DRAGONAIR CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF NEW SERVICE TO GUANGZHOU Source: Dragonair 22/10/2009 Dragonair held a special gala dinner last night in Guangzhou to celebrate the airline’s recent launch of scheduled services to and from the city. More than 200 guests joined the event, hosted by Dragonair Chief Executive Officer James Tong, including local government officials, travel … Continue reading DRAGONAIR CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF NEW SERVICE TO GUANGZHOU

IATA: Traffic Volumes Improve, but Costs Rising - Profitability Remains Distant Source: IATA 29/09/2009 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced international scheduled traffic results for August. Compared to August 2008, passenger demand was down 1.1%, (an improvement compared to the 2.9% decline in July), and freight demand fell by 9.6% (also an improvement … Continue reading IATA: Traffic Volumes Improve, but Costs Rising – Profitability Remains Distant

AirAsia X Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Chengdu, China From Kuala Lumpur Source: AirAsia X 20/10/2009 AirAsia, the world’s best low cost airline today celebrates its maiden flight to Chengdu from Kuala Lumpur with a big celebration upon arrival at the Chengdu International Airport. This new service is operated by AirAsia X, the low cost long-haul … Continue reading AirAsia X Celebrates Inaugural Flight to Chengdu, China From Kuala Lumpur

ICAO, World Bank & Routes Global Strategy Summit 2009, Beijing-China » Reports 24/10/2009 Civil Aviation Today Moderator: Mr John Strickland, Director, JLS Consulting Aviation is facing its most severe test on all fronts-economic, fuel, capacity and environmental challenges are all present at the same time. The panellists highlighted the challenges from the perspective of regulator, … Continue reading ICAO, World Bank & Routes Global Strategy Summit 2009, Beijing-China