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Crane back in the saddle

: Latest News; Thursday, 31 July 2008

Texas, US-based Eagle Global Logistics founder Jim Crane, who left after the company was taken over by Ceva Logistics, now plans to launch Crane Worldwide Logistics (CWL), which he hopes to build into a network of offices in more than 40 countries, although he says he’ll start with partnership agreements in many markets.

KN expansion in Saudia Arabia

: Latest News; Thursday, 31 July 2008

Kuehne and Nagel (KN) has strengthened its foothold in Saudi Arabia with the opening of a wholly-owned national subsidiary. The company says it can now consistently pursue its strategic objectives in the Kingdom.

Air Mauritius quits Sydney

: Latest News; Thursday, 31 July 2008

High fuel prices and softening demand for air travel has forced Air Mauritius to revise capacity growth from four per cent to one per cent and reduce some services and raise prices.

Winkeler to head Martinair in Asia Pacific

: Latest News; Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Dutch carrier Martinair has appointed new vice presidents across its worldwide network.

Singapore Air profit drops

: Latest News; Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Singapore’s Singapore Airlines says first-quarter profit fell after a 31 per cent increase in jet-fuel costs eroded gains from higher passenger numbers.

SAS man faces cartel jail term

: Latest News; Wednesday, 30 July 2008

Timothy Pfeil, formerly Scandinavian airline SAS Cargo’s area director of sales and marketing for North America, has agreed to plead guilty and will serve six months in jail for participating in a conspiracy to fix prices for air cargo rates, the US Department of Justice announced.

Tradewinds files for Chapter 11

: Latest News; Wednesday, 30 July 2008

US cargo carrier Tradewinds Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection with the US Bankruptcy Court of Southern Florida in Miami.

BA, Iberia flag merger

: Latest News; Wednesday, 30 July 2008

British carrier British Airways yesterday announced plans to merge with Spanish airline and long-term partner Iberia.

Emirates accepts first A380

: Latest News; Tuesday, 29 July 2008

Emirates Airline has taken delivery of the first of its 58 Airbus A380s. The Dubai, UAE-based airline also has signed a letter of intent with Airbus to buy an additional 30 A330-300s and 30 A350s worth US$1.2 billion at current list prices.