Tag: Air Transport

FedEx hopeful of pilot deal soon

Posted by | May 10, 2006 | |

FedEx Corp is hopeful of a successful conclusion to talks with its pilots’ union after more than two years without a deal, a top executive said on Wednesday. “We think we have put together a good package for the pilots,” corporate vice president for strategic financial planning and analysis James Hudson told Reuters on the sidelines of a transportation conference organized by investment bank Bear Stearns in New York. “We are hopeful we will be able to reach an agreement that will be fair to the pilots, their families, our customers, our company and our shareholders,” he added. FedEx and the union representing its 4,700 pilots are due to start federally mediated talks next week. Negotiations on a new contract began in March 2004.

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Gov't panel OKs Japan Post's entry in international distribution services

Posted by | Apr 12, 2006 | |

A government panel on privatization of Japan Post approved Wednesday the postal entity’s plan to invest in an air cargo joint venture to be set up by All Nippon Airways Co., Nippon Express Co. and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd., panel members said. This will pave the way for the joint venture, ANA & JP Express Co., to begin logistical operations in August between Japan and China after the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications will endorse the approval as early as later this month. Japan Post, which is due to be privatized over a 10-year period starting in October 2007, is seeking to make international logistics services as one of its main revenue sources, considering its weak earning power in conventional postal services.

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TNT Express launches new air route to Czech Republic

Posted by | Apr 10, 2006 | |

TNT Express today announced that it has launched a new air route between its European air hub in Liège, Belgium, and Brno airport in the Czech Republic. The new route – which operates a 10 tonne capacity Bae146 aircraft every week day from Liège to Brno via Prague on both outbound and return journeys – provides significantly improved access to the east of the Czech Republic and, for the first time, enables guaranteed delivery before 9am and 12am to and from anywhere in Europe. “The additional air route to Brno airport will substantially improve our access to the eastern side of the Czech Republic and reduce our reliance on the D1 highway, which suffers from heavy congestion. TNT Express is the only transport company to operate a daily air service to and from the region, which provides the company with a distinct advantage over competitors,” said Christian Drenthen, Managing Director, Worldwide Networks, TNT Express.

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DHL Express India plans cargo airline

Posted by | Apr 7, 2006 | |

DHL Express is exploring possibilities to launch own dedicated freighter in India to facilitate better air connectivity from the country. The company has an exclusive tie-up with German airline major Lufthansa for handling air cargo in addition to slot arrangements with other airlines. DHL Express country manager Chris Callen confirmed that DHL management was examining the proposal of starting dedicated cargo plane. “DHL owns over 400 freighter flying across the world. India is the prime focus of our global aviation strategy. We may deploy dedicated freighter in this region with high demand growth,” said Callen.

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UPS expands air network in China

Posted by | Apr 6, 2006 | |

UPS today announced the start of direct air service from Shanghai to Europe along with the addition of three new flights connecting Shanghai to the US and another new flight between Qingdao and Incheon, Korea. “UPS now flies to more points in China than any other US airline, freight or passenger,” said David Abney, president, International Operations. “These new flights are part of our strategy to expand our service options, stay ahead of customer needs and solidify our position as the leader in the world’s fastest growing market.”
UPS will utilize MD-11 aircraft to fly from Shanghai to Cologne five times a week. In addition to the new service to Europe, UPS has added three new frequencies on its Shanghai-US route, increasing to nine times per week the number of non-stop flights on that lane. The number of UPS flights into Qingdao, a major port and manufacturing center, now has increased to six per week.

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