Air Panama interested in flights to Cayman IslandsMonday, January 30, 2012 Airline still to apply to aviation authorities of Cayman Islands. If approved, flights would start in February Air Panama intends to open a new route, flying from Panama to Cayman Islands. If approved, the airline may start with a twice-weekly service since February, the CayCompass.com website reported. FAA Opens Regional HQ in PanamaThursday, February 25, 2010 The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has inaugurated its regional office for Central America and the Caribbean in Panama. It will operate from the U.S. Embassy in the country, and will be headed by Daniel Castro. $400 million Investment in Port Rodman AnnouncedTuesday, April 21, 2015 Port of Singapore Authority plans to invest $400 million in its container terminal in Rodman, to increase capacity by two million TEU's and accommodate vessels carrying up to 24 rows of containers. The construction of two additional docks and installation of eight gantry cranes is expected to allow for "... accommodating vessels with up to 24 rows of containers." With this project the aim is to expand port capacity at the Pacific entrance to the Canal. Port Expansion Approved in PanamaMonday, August 19, 2013 The Panama Canal Authority has authorized the expansion of the Rodman Container Terminal, owned by PSA International. According to Jorge Quijano, administrator of the Panama Canal, it is now up to the Panama Maritime Authority (AMP) to give final approval to the extension. India: More Controls on Animals and PlantsWednesday, May 22, 2013 A proposal has been made in to parliament for a new law creating a central body to control, eradicate and manage pests and diseases in plants and animals in the country. From an article by the Costa Rican Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Four Offers to Supply Jet FuelWednesday, August 2, 2017 Consorcio Menzies Aviation, CLH Aviación S.A., Consorcio Allied Aviatión, and Consorcio Latam and Aviation Logistics submitted bids in the tender to supply aviation fuel at Tocumen International Airport. From a statement issued by Tocumen International Airport: Construction of Panamanian Pacific Port AdvancesTuesday, March 22, 2011 With a $100 million investment, the port terminal being developed by Singapore Ports Authority (PSA) is progressing according to schedule. The terminal will be the second largest port in the Pacific and will have a capacity to move 450 thousand containers per year. New Terminal for Private Flights in TocumenThursday, August 22, 2013 BAA Aviation Flight Support is going to invest $8 million in a new private jet terminal at Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The company Asig Panama SA, subsidiary of BAA Aviation, will be responsible for building and operating the new terminal, which will handle migration for passengers arriving in private jets, in an area of 7.000 hectares which will also include waiting rooms and tax free shopping. Panama's Tocumen International Aiport Invites Tenders for Fuel SupplyMonday, August 30, 2010 Airport authorities are preparing the bid documents for the supply of up to 250,000 gallons of fuel per day. To date, four companies have been invited to tender offers: Ogden (current operator), Worldwide Aviation, Service Air and Aircraft Service International Group. Online Auction of Best Panamanian CoffeeTuesday, May 24, 2011 Lots of coffee from 30 plantations will compete in this year's auction entitled ‘The Best of Panama 2011’. Buyers from U.S., Japan, Australia, Taiwan and Europe among others, will participate in the on-line auction on May 24, 2011, said Francisco Serracín, of the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama. Copa Signs Deal for 10 Boeing AircraftThursday, November 18, 2010 Copa announced the signing of a lease for ten new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Five will be delivered in 2011 and the balance in 2012. Copa Airlines already has commitments for the delivery of 33 aircraft, all Boeing 737-800. Panama Logistics Expo 2009Thursday, April 2, 2009 On October 14 and 15, companies will show their products and services, forming contacts between themselves and potential customers. Panama Logistics Expo 2009, to be held at the Vasco Núñez de Balboa Convention Center, will bring together multinational companies, suppliers, government representatives, consultants, agents and freight and passenger transport companies. ‘Geisha Natural’ Coffee Dominates Online AuctionWednesday, May 25, 2011 A new variety of coffeee called Geisha Natural participated for the first time in "Best of Panama" competition, and reached the highest price in the auction. The coffee from the Don Pachi State farm was sold at $111.50 a pound. Growth in Regional Aviation MarketFriday, February 6, 2015 With the construction by Avianca of a training and aircraft maintenance center in Colombia, the potential of the aviation market in the region has been confirmed. From a statement issued by Avianca Holdings SA Ex-Im Bank Offers Panama FinancingWednesday, May 23, 2012 The Export Import Bank of the U.S. is interested in companies or infrastructure projects in key sectors. "We are interested in financing infrastructure projects in the logistics sector, ports, energy and roads, which are key to the commercial movement in this country", said the executive Sean Mulvaney, a member of the board of the U.S. government agency, who recently visited the canal country. |
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