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Vietnam approves controversial $16 bn mega airport
AFP, Published on 25/06/2015
» HANOI - Lawmakers in Vietnam voted Thursday to build a controversial new $16 billion airport near Ho Chi Minh City, as the country vies to become one of the world's busiest aviation hubs.
Istanbul snowstorm grounds aircraft
Published on 18/02/2015
» ISTANBUL — A snowstorm grounded aircraft at Istanbul's main airport on Wednesday and forced the closure of the Bosphorus Strait, a key shipping channel for Russian grains and oil, Turkish officials said.
First direct China-Spain freight train arrives in Madrid
AFP, Published on 10/12/2014
» MADRID - The first freight train to link China directly to Spain arrived in Madrid on Tuesday after covering over 13,000 kilometres (8,000 miles) in a test run of a planned regular service between the two nations.
Suvarnabhumi ugly duckling of Asia in H1
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 16/08/2014
» Suvarnabhumi airport was one of the few poor performers in Asia-Pacific for passenger traffic in the first half of this year.
Cathay Pacific takes weight off its mind
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 10/04/2014
» James Woodrow and his team at Cathay Pacific Airways cargo arm get excited when Apple’s latest iPhones and iPads or Samsung Galaxy, among others, hit the world’s market.
Farnair buys 45% of K-Mile Air cargo
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 12/03/2014
» European express air cargo company Farnair acquired a 45% stake in Thai cargo airline K-Mile Air, taking over the stake held by Malaysia's Transmile Group Bhd.
Cathay Pacific orders 21 Boeing 777-9X planes
AFP, Published on 20/12/2013
» Cathay Pacific said Friday it has ordered 21 long-haul Boeing 777-9X planes at a list price of $7.48 billion dollars, as the Hong Kong carrier modernises its fleet off the back of disappointing earnings this year.
Dubai opens sprawling second airport to passengers
AFP, Published on 27/10/2013
» The Gulf emirate of Dubai on Sunday opened passenger operations at its second airport, Al-Maktoum International, touted to be the world's largest once it is completed.
PM outlines bold rail plans
News, Published on 09/08/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra outlined a major plan to develop the country's railway system as she led her cabinet ministers on a train trip to Nakhon Pathom province yesterday.
Sri Lanka eyes South Asian hub
AFP, Published on 05/08/2013
» A US$500 million Chinese-built port opens Monday in Sri Lanka, giving Beijing a vital foothold on the world's busiest international shipping lane as it seeks to secure maritime supply routes.