The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) launched proceedings against Thai Airways International on October 29 in the Federal Court as a result of the cargo fuel surcharge cartel investigation. The ACCC alleges that between 2001 and 2006 Thai “entered into arrangements or understandings with other international air cargo carriers in specific countries that had
FedEx Express announced on October 28 that it has appointed Grace Choong as managing director of South Pacific sales. Based in Singapore, Ms. Choong leads the corporation’s sales management teams in achieving strategic objectives and is largely responsible for driving business opportunities and sales operations throughout the major markets in South Pacific region, including Singapore,
MASKargo is seeking leases on widebody freighters to replace its four Boeing 747-200Fs wet leased from Air Atlanta Icelandic. It is understood that the lease on the four 747s expires in April 2010, with MASkargo managing director Shahari Sulaiman telling Air Transport Intelligence that the cargo carrier is hoping to make a decision before then,
Cobham Aviation Services Australia (formerly National Jet Systems) has won an extension to its contract with Australian air Express, which will see it continue to operate three BAe 146QT freighters for the Qantas-Australia Post joint venture. “This is a significant achievement for Cobham,” said Cobham CEO Peter Nottage. “For relationships like this to stand the
John McArdle, Adelaide Airport Limited’s general manager – corporate affairs, Adelaide and Parafield Airports, was elected as the chairman of the South Australian Freight Council at its recent AGM. He replaces Vincent Tremaine, who has stood down from the position after nearly seven years. McArdle is also currently the national chairman of the Australasian Airports’
Turkish all-cargo operator MNG Airlines has ordered two additional Airbus A330-200Fs on top of the two it ordered in 2007. Assembly of the first A330-200F is complete, with first flight expected in the coming weeks ahead of service entry in the northern summer of 2010.
