PIA Cargo
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Product And Services
Maxload
PIA Cargo Maxload is a one of its kind product primarily designed to cater to the needs of high density cargo (350 Kg / CBM or more) on subsidized rates.
Maxload provides a tailor made solution to the shippers who wish to move heavy density shipments, to any destination, even in low quantities, but on economical rates. Maxload provides our valued business partners with such an opportunity while not compromising on the service excellence.
Key Features
- Primarily providing airport to airport services
- 20% discount on market rates on shipments having a density of (350 Kg / CBM)*
- No quantity restriction
- Smaller shipments also benefiting from the discount
- Full online track ‘n trace option
* Perishables & Dangerous Goods not included. Conditions may apply
Business Benefits
- Boosts profitability through savings on freight charges
- Improves access to information about shipment whereabouts uptil delivery at destination
- Streamlining you entire air cargo supply chain
More Information
For more product information, please contact our Sales Offices and on UAN number 111-786-786 or please visit our website www.piac.aero
PIA Cargo - Our Network
PIA's Cargo's dynamically expanding network serves scores of global destinations, while alliances with major carriers enable PIA Cargo to reach out to the rest of the world.
Commodities
PIA Cargo transports a range of commodities across Pakistan as well as a growing list of global destinations. The commodities that PIA Cargo ships run the gamut from edibles such as meat and vegetables, to textiles, paper products, laboratory equipment, and even un-cremated human remains. For more information on commodities that PIA Cargo transports, please contact our Product Manager.
PIA Cargo also specializes in the uplift of special cargo such as relief goods, live animals (sheep, cows, camels, horses), and shipments for cargo aircraft. These commodities are uplifted on leased freighters as and when the need arises.
Commodities
PIA Cargo transports a range of commodities across Pakistan as well as a growing list of global destinations. The commodities that PIA Cargo ships run the gamut from edibles such as meat and vegetables, to textiles, paper products, laboratory equipment, and even un-cremated human remains. For more information on commodities that PIA Cargo transports, please contact our Product Manager.
PIA Cargo also specializes in the uplift of special cargo such as relief goods, live animals (sheep, cows, camels, horses), and shipments for cargo aircraft. These commodities are uplifted on leased freighters as and when the need arises.
PIA Cargo
PIA Cargo
About PIA Cargo
PIA Cargo commenced operations in 1974, with flights to the USA, Europe, and Hong Kong on the B-707 aircraft. PIA Cargo has the unique distinction of introducing Pakistan's fruits to international markets and pioneered the exports of fresh fruits and vegetables to global destinations. Operating as the air freight division of Pakistan's national carrier, PIA Cargo has achieved rapid growth and reaches out to destinations spanning the globe through its passenger scheduled flights and freighter services.
PIA Cargo earns valuable revenue for Pakistan International Airlines and provides a massive boost to Pakistan's wide spectrum of exports. The aggressive growth of PIA Cargo coupled with PIA's rapidly expanding passenger operations, empowers customers with a range of cutting-edge cargo products and services. In addition to offering cargo services, PIA Cargo also arranges charter flights to lift meat, livestock and relief goods within and outside Pakistan.
Efficient and streamlined cargo operations serving a vast number of domestic and global destinations.
PIA Cargo, the air freight division of Pakistan International Airlines, commenced freighter operations in 1974, with initial flights to the USA, Europe, and Hong Kong. Within a short time-span, PIA Cargo has built a reputation for timely deliveries, operational excellence, and a high standard of customer service. In addition to its country-wide, domestic network in Pakistan, PIA Cargo delivers cargo shipments to over 40 international destinations, while serving the rest of the world through interline carriage.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
F-15 Displayed at NWF Regional Airport
Travelers passing through Northwest Florida Regional Airport will now be greeted by an F-15.
The display is dedicated to the plane which is leave the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base and transferring to Arizona.
Also displayed is a plaque which explains the history of the F-15.
Attendees signed a military community covenant welcoming the Army's 7th Special Forces Group and Joint Strike Fighter Unit that will arrive at Eglin next year.
Active-duty military officers, as well as local Ret. Col. Bud Day, spoke about the military's efforts in our area.
The commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing hopes the F-15 display will serve as a reminder of the plane's history in the region.
"I hope the legacy that people remember is that we had great Airmen that were responsible to providing unrivaled air superiority for America and I think every time they look at this air plane they'll do that," says Col. Todd Harmer.
The last F-15 is scheduled to leave Eglin September 8th.
The display is dedicated to the plane which is leave the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base and transferring to Arizona.
Also displayed is a plaque which explains the history of the F-15.
Attendees signed a military community covenant welcoming the Army's 7th Special Forces Group and Joint Strike Fighter Unit that will arrive at Eglin next year.
Active-duty military officers, as well as local Ret. Col. Bud Day, spoke about the military's efforts in our area.
The commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing hopes the F-15 display will serve as a reminder of the plane's history in the region.
"I hope the legacy that people remember is that we had great Airmen that were responsible to providing unrivaled air superiority for America and I think every time they look at this air plane they'll do that," says Col. Todd Harmer.
The last F-15 is scheduled to leave Eglin September 8th.
F-18 comes in first, trials begin
Boeing's F-18 has come in ahead of Lockheed Martin's F-16 for the IAF's test trials in the city. The F-18's flights began at HAL
Airport on Monday, with both Indian and American pilots trying their hand.
IAF is conducting trials for 126 fighter aircraft it plans to buy next year. The F-18 has come with flight test engineers to coordinate with their Indian counterparts. Pilots from the Aircraft Systems Testing Establishment have been trained to conduct flights.
The tests involve sorties for a particular duration and are undertaken twice __ in the morning and at noon. It will look at the behaviour of the aircraft in normal weather conditions of Bangalore, thrust, engine power and flexibility of manouvres.
The F-18 is the Super Hornet version, favourite of the US Navy. F/A-18E is a one-seater, while F/A-18F is a two-seater. Manufactured by Boeing IDS, the Super Hornets are designed to fly both air-to-air missions (combat) and air-to-ground (attack) missions.
IAF is conducting trials for 126 fighter aircraft it plans to buy next year. The F-18 has come with flight test engineers to coordinate with their Indian counterparts. Pilots from the Aircraft Systems Testing Establishment have been trained to conduct flights.
The tests involve sorties for a particular duration and are undertaken twice __ in the morning and at noon. It will look at the behaviour of the aircraft in normal weather conditions of Bangalore, thrust, engine power and flexibility of manouvres.
The F-18 is the Super Hornet version, favourite of the US Navy. F/A-18E is a one-seater, while F/A-18F is a two-seater. Manufactured by Boeing IDS, the Super Hornets are designed to fly both air-to-air missions (combat) and air-to-ground (attack) missions.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Emirates Holidays Opens Second Holiday World
DUBAI, U.A.E., 17th March 2009 - Emirates Holidays, the tour-operating arm of Dubai-based Emirates airline, reinforces its service commitment to the market by opening its second Holiday World outlet in Dubai Media City.
Building on the success of the flagship Holiday World located within the Emirates Holidays building on Sheikh Zayed Road, the Media City facility will be an additional one-stop information and booking shop for travellers. It specialises in assisting those requiring expert holiday consultancy on any of the Emirates Holidays’ destinations and tailor-made, quality and affordable holiday options.
Dubai Media City was chosen as the location for Emirates’ second Holiday World given its strategic positioning within new Dubai and the large number of people who live and work in the area. Holiday World is conveniently located in the Souk at Arjaan Dubai on Level P2 with easy access and plenty of parking.
Emirates to launch A380 service to Bangkok and Toronto
DUBAI, 18 March 2009 - Emirates Airline today announced it will introduce its double decker A380 aircraft on its Bangkok and Toronto routes. Effective 1st June 2009, the aircraft will debut in Canada while the new Thai route extends the aircraft's presence in Asia after the successful launch of the A380 on Sydney and Auckland in February.
“We are extremely pleased to announce the introduction of the A380 for our Toronto and Bangkok services. Our Toronto route has had consistently high demand since the thrice weekly service was launched two years ago. The A380 will allow Emirates to address some of the unmet need in Toronto while on Bangkok, the A380 will help support the Thai government 's new tourism initiatives, ” said Emirates President Tim Clark.
The change on both services will provide a capacity increase of about 30% for each route.
The new aircraft routes also offer strengthened support for popular transit markets- with the A380 now servicing London Heathrow, UK tourists travelling to/from Thailand can enjoy a seamless A380 experience while for Canada, the change means increased access to Dubai and the Gulf region.
Emirates A380’s ground-breaking in-flight product include onboard shower spas in the First Class cabin featuring signature products by the airline’s premium spa brand, Timeless Spa. The onboard lounge for First and Business class customers mirrors the ambience of an executive club and includes a bar with a wide range of beverages and canapés.
With flat-bed massage-equipped private suites in First Class, a new generation of intelligent seating and flat-beds in Business Class, mood-lighting, and a second-to-none in-flight entertainment system featuring over 1000 channels of on-demand entertainment, the Emirates’ A380 introduces a new level of comfort and luxury. It is set in a three-class configuration (14 First, 76 Business and 399 Economy Class seats) and spread over two levels with the upper deck dedicated to First and Business class passengers.
Services to Toronto on EK 241 depart Dubai at 09:55 hours, arriving in Toronto at 15:45 hours. EK 242 departs Toronto at 21:40 hours arriving in Dubai at 18:35 hours on the next day. Services are offered on EK 241 and 242 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Services to Bangkok on EK 372 depart Dubai at 09:40 hours, arriving in Bangkok at 19:00 hours. It turns around as EK 373 departing Bangkok at 21:25 hours, arriving in Dubai at 00:30 hours the next day. The Bangkok service operates daily.
Effective 1st June 2009 Emirates will operate five A380's on the following routes: Dubai-London Heathrow (daily), Dubai-Sydney/Auckland (daily), Dubai Toronto (three times weekly) and Bangkok (daily).
Staying Connected
Keep in touch from 40,000 feet.
Emirates makes it easy to stay connected to family, friends and colleagues on the ground with a wide range of communications options. Be sure to use the Services by Flight tool on the right to see what you can expect on a specific flight.
In-seat telephone
Use the satellite telephone in every seat to call any phone in the world at only US$5 per minute. All major credit cards are accepted, as well as pre-paid telephone cards (available onboard). You can also use the phone to speak to someone seated elsewhere on board.
SMS and email
You can send and receive SMS and email messages to any mobile phone or email address in the world for US$1 per message
Up to the minute information
Follow the progress of your flight on our moving map channel, Airshow; or enjoy a bird’s eye view from one of the external cameras.. Or perhaps you’d like to read up on Dubai, Emirates, or our frequent flyer programme, Skywards. You can also see live BBC news headlines, refreshed regularly during the flight. You won’t have to miss a thing while you’re in the air.
Emirates makes it easy to stay connected to family, friends and colleagues on the ground with a wide range of communications options. Be sure to use the Services by Flight tool on the right to see what you can expect on a specific flight.
In-seat telephone
Use the satellite telephone in every seat to call any phone in the world at only US$5 per minute. All major credit cards are accepted, as well as pre-paid telephone cards (available onboard). You can also use the phone to speak to someone seated elsewhere on board.
SMS and email
You can send and receive SMS and email messages to any mobile phone or email address in the world for US$1 per message
Up to the minute information
Follow the progress of your flight on our moving map channel, Airshow; or enjoy a bird’s eye view from one of the external cameras.. Or perhaps you’d like to read up on Dubai, Emirates, or our frequent flyer programme, Skywards. You can also see live BBC news headlines, refreshed regularly during the flight. You won’t have to miss a thing while you’re in the air.
A wider choice of entertainment on a wider screen
information: Follow the progress of your flight, or take in the view from the aircraft’s external cameras. Keep in touch with live business, news and sport headlines from BBC News, and read up on Dubai and the Emirates.
communications: Phone, SMS and email from your seat, or call friends and family seated elsewhere on the aircraft.
entertainment: Over 1000 channels of premium entertainment to keep you busy during the flight. The latest and best movies, television, audio and games from around the world.
Greater comfort, improved legroom and more features mean a more relaxing flight.
Emirates now offers a new generation of ergonomically designed Economy Class seating on selected aircraft. With extra recline and more space under every seat, Emirates economy now means more comfort for every passenger.
The new generation seats also feature over 900 channels of ice movies, audio and TV on a 10.6" screen. An in-seat power supply and a USB connection allow passengers to view videos and pictures from their laptops or portable devices.
More space and a completely flat bed provide a truly restful journey.
Emirates now offers a new generation of lie-flat seating in Business Class on selected aircraft. With ample room for all passengers at 78" long when reclined, the new minipod seats include personal storage, massage features and a privacy divider.
An in-seat power supply, dual port USB and extra-large table provide a comfortable workspace, while hundreds of channels of entertainment are available on a 17" widescreen TV.
Our award-winning, multilingual cabin crew is on hand to provide everything you need throughout the flight.
Enjoy total comfort and privacy in First Class on long-haul flights.
Emirates now offers enhanced private suites in First Class on selected aircraft*.
The new private suite is fully equipped with individual storage, a coat closet, vanity desk and personal mini bar. The extra-large seat reclines to become a fully flat bed, and the 23" wide-screen LCD screen features over 600 channels of ice entertainment.
Our award winning, multilingual cabin crew provide an unprecedented level of personal service, including a la carte gourmet cuisine and an extensive wine list.
Our Economy Class is among the best in the industry, and we’re working constantly to make it even better.
Emirates Economy Class is designed to give you more room, more comfort and better service, for an all-round better flight. Thoughtfully designed cabins mean more space for each passenger.
Complimentary beverages and superb multi-course meals are provided, as well as personal seatback monitors to enjoy our outstanding inflight entertainment, whether it’s over 600 channels of on-demand programming on ice or the superb selection of film, TV and audio on tv&radio.
Economy passengers can stay in touch with SMS, phone and email at their seats, and of course, every passenger will enjoy the same high standard of service from our multi-lingual crew that is offered in all cabins.
Emirates Business Class provides the ideal environment, whether you choose to work, relax, or rest.
The experience starts with our award winning service—our cabin crew will see that you have everything you need throughout the flight.
With laptop charging, SMS, phone and email from your seat on all aircraft, and wi-fi on some aircraft, you won’t have to miss out on a second of work.
And when it’s time to relax, sleeper seats and lie-flat seats on selected routes provide plenty of room to spread out and get comfortable, and recline to a lie-flat position on many of our aircraft.
We endeavour to provide all of the services and amenities you need to arrive refreshed and ready for the rest of your journey.
Emirates First Class offers exceptional standards of luxury and service.
Wide aisles and an airy, expansive environment mean more room for each passenger. And supremely comfortable sleeper seats mean that you should arrive at your destination refreshed, even on long journeys.
An advanced hand-held controller lets you personalise your experience, from adjusting your seat to selecting a movie. And seven course meals on longhaul flights, a selection of fine wines, and award winning inflight entertainment add up to a stylish, refreshing flight.
Meanwhile, our multi-lingual cabin crew will make you feel at home, and are renowned for providing thoughtful and discreet service throughout your time with us.
Lockheed Receives F-35 LRIP 4 Funds
This is an advanced acquisition contract with an estimated value of $265 million for long lead materials and effort associated with the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter. This will be for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot IV procurement of 12 Air Force Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) F-35A, 14 Marine Corps Short Take-off and Vertical Landing (STOVL) F-35B, one Navy Carrier Variant F-35C, and one Netherlands CTOL air system F-35A.
In addition, this contract provides for associated ancillary mission equipment, sustainment support, special to
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