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FSWISS AND LUFTHANSA INK COOPERATION PACT

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Swiss WorldCargo and Lufthansa Cargo Charter have signed a marketing and sales cooperation agreement, enabling Swiss WorldCargo to also sell charter capacity all over the world. Lufthansa Cargo Charter now also relies on the sales force of Swiss WorldCargo.

MENZIES TAKES OVER AUSTRALIAN AIR SUPPORT

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Australian ground handling company Australian Air Support Pty Ltd has been taken over by Menzies Aviation (Australia) Pty Ltd., a subsidiary of Menzies Aviation plc. It is expected that formalities will be completed early April.

EXPRESS TO GET FREIGHTER UPGRADE

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Qantas plans to convert four B737-300 aircraft to freighters to replace aging B727 equipment for domestic freight operator Australian air Express (AaE).

TIME SAVINGS WITH NEW IMPORT DEUTIES OPTION

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Customers subject to import duties and taxes in New Zealand can reduce their customs clearance and delivery time by taking advantage of the option to pay import duties to New Zealand Customs directly through a new service from FedEx.
To access the scheme a customer needs to apply to New Zealand Customs for “Deferred Payment Scheme” (DPS) approval and advise FedEx of their DPS account number. Deferred Payment customers can then settle duties and taxes payable on their entire month's transactions with a single payment.

GERMAN TRANSPORT MINISTER TO OPEN FIATA CONGRESS

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

The German minister of Transport, Wolfgang Tiefensee, will deliver the opening speech at the main forum of the FIATA World Congress 2006 at Shanghai, China.

INDUSTRY MOVES IN AUSTRALIA

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Sisca Tedjokusumo has been appointed national product development manager for GSA Australia. Ms Tedjokusumo, who will be based in Sydney, will be responsible for MASkargo.
Paul Jacobson has resigned as New South Wales sales manager for ACP Worldwide. A replacement for Jacobson is expected to be announced soon.

CHINA EASTERN ADDS FIFTH FREQUENCY TO UK

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

China Eastern Airlines will add a fifth frequency direct from Shanghai Pudong into London Heathrow Airport from 26 March. Flight Number: MU552 – London to Shanghai will operate on Sundays. Days of operation are now Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

GAC SHANGHAI SETS THE STANDARD

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

GAC Shanghai has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 certification in quality management system for its logistics and shipping operations.

MALAYSIA AIRLINES CUTS ROUTES IN BID TO GET BACK TO PROFIT

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 July 2006

Troubled Malaysia Airlines will cease operating to seven international routes by June in a bid to reduce losses and return to profitability. The carrier will no longer fly from Kuala Lumpur to Manchester and Vienna, Ahmedabad and Kolkata in India, Xian in China and Padang in Indonesia.