Trucking CDM platform welcomes Malaysia Airlines
Today Malaysia Airlines joins the Trucking CDM platform for its Amsterdam operation. The CDM’s objective – developed by CargoHub – is to provide transparency and predictability in the transport chain for air cargo industry stakeholders. Increasing the service level for transit cargo is the main reason for Malaysia Airlines starting to work with the Trucking […]
MAB Kargo extends Cargo iQ’s presence in Asia
MAB Kargo has become the latest organisation to join Cargo iQ, joining a network of more than 80 airlines, forwarders, ground handlers and IT companies. The cargo division of Malaysia Aviation Group is based in Kuala Lumpur, and operates air cargo services to almost 100 destinations through scheduled freighter flights and belly capacity with Malaysia […]
Malaysia Airlines orders up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX
Malaysia Airlines has ordered up to 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The order is for 25 737 MAX 8 airplanes, valued at $2.75 billion dollars at current list prices, which also includes purchase rights for additional 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9 aircraft. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer on the Boeing Orders & Deliveries website. […]
ACCC upholds price fixing fines against Garuda and Air NZ
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has upheld surcharge price fixing fines against Garuda Indonesia and Air New Zealand. The ACCC had taken action against 15 airlines, of which, 13 paid fines totalling $98.5 million, while Garuda and Air New Zealand appealed. Proceedings against Garuda and Air New Zealand were dismissed on 31 October […]
Malaysia Airlines the latest airline to ban hoverboards
Malaysia Airlines has become the latest carrier to ban hoverboards on flights powered by lithium-ion batteries. The airline says it will prohibit the carriage of small vehicles as checked and/or carry-on baggage for air travel, as they have been classified as “Dangerous Goods”. This restriction has been recommended to all operators by the International Air […]
ICAO clarifies position after MH17 report
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has clarified the legal framework governing roles and responsibilities in civil aviation after what it felt were misinterpretations following the Dutch Safety Board’s MH17 Final Report. The Dutch Safety Board released its report on 13 October, where it concluded a BUK missile shot down the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200 […]