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NewsEmirates SkyCargo rolls out new training programme
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has rolled out a new training programme that aims to tackle workforce shortages by helping employees advance their career.The training sees 32 members of staff take part in a 15-day programme that includes six sessions, focussed on proactive preparation and strategic optimisation of current and future ...
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NewsOne week left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!
There is now just one week left to enter the 2024 Air Cargo News Awards!The entry deadline for the Awards is 5pm (BST) on June 7, meaning there are just seven working days left to submit an entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo appoints Diesel as MD
Nick Diesel. Photo: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Nick Diesel as its new managing director, effective August 4.Diesel succeeds Phil Wardlaw, who has been directing the cargo business since 2021 and is leaving the business for another role.Mark Faulkner, head of cargo commercial, will be acting as interim ...
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NewsObituary: Mac Warner
Source: ECS GroupAir Cargo News is saddened to report the passing of Mac Warner, who formed GSA Pace International and later joined the ECS Group.The ECS Group described Warner as "a foundational figure in the airfreight industry".He founded Pace International in 1984 and joined the ECS Group in 2002 as ...
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NewsAir Partner targets time-critical cargo with latest appointment
Patti Cole. Source: Air PartnerCharter broker Air Partner has appointed Patti Cole as head of time-critical services for North America as it looks to expand in the segment.Cole will head up Air Partner's time-critical market presence in the US by "implementing compliance procedures to ensure smooth operations, introducing a platform ...
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NewsRhenus appoints co-VPs for project logistics
Moritz Becker (L) (Copyright Foto-Studio Penz oHG) and Colin D'Abreo. Source: Rhenus GlobalThe Rhenus Group has appointed Moritz Becker and Colin D'Abreo as co-vice president directors of its project logistics global division.Becker will lead operations in Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and Southeast Asia and the Pacific (SEAPAC). ...
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NewsWFS launches leadership academy in North America
Photo: WFSWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has launched a leadership academy for staff in its North America stations in North America that aims to develop operational management skills, create a pathway for career growth by equipping participants with the know-how for bigger responsibilities.The first 28 participants of the Leadership Academy, who ...
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NewsSEKO Logistics appoints APAC president
Paul Good. Photo: Business WireSEKO Logistics has promoted Paul Good from managing director, Australia to Asia Pacific (APAC) president, effective immediately.The global logistics and supply chain solutions company said Good will assume all regional leadership responsibilities in addition to maintaining his role as managing director, Australia.In this dual capacity, he ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards entry deadline approaches
The entry deadline for the Air Cargo News Awards is fast approaching.This year's awards are open for entry until 5pm (UK time) on June 7, meaning there is just 18 working days left to submit an entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the ...
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Air Cargo News Awards launches Young Airfreight Professional award
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce the launch of a Young Airfreight Professional of the Year award at this year’s Air Cargo News Awards.The new award category will recognise rising stars and future leaders from across the airfreight sector and also aims to support them in their future development.To ...
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Hourcade scoops SATS sustainability role
SATS has appointed Céline Hourcade as its new vice president, global head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)/sustainability.Hourcade joins SATS from Change Horizon, the consultancy she established in 2019 to support aviation and logistics firms with their sustainable corporate strategies, development, and transformation projects."Always fascinated by the world of ground ...
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NewsNew Menzies CNAC CEO
Raymond Lo.jpg Photo MenziesMenzies Aviation has appointed Raymond Lo as chief executive of Menzies CNAC.The announcement follows the company’s earlier acquisition of a 50% stake in Jardine Aviation Services Group (JASG), which will be rebranded as Menzies CNAC.With more than 24 years at Menzies Aviation, Lo has spent the last ...
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Newsdnata appoints Singapore managing director
Neo Su Yin. Photo: dnataGlobal air and travel services provider dnata has appointed Neo Su Yin as managing director in Singapore to oversee its ground handling and cargo operations at Changi Airport.Su Yin brings with her extensive experience in senior executive roles across the aviation and logistics industries. Most recently, ...
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NewsNew CEO for Georgi Handling
Benjamin Weil. Photo: Georgi GroupGeorgi Group has appointed Benjamin Weil as chief executive of Georgi Handling.Weil was previously commercial manager with responsibility for sales at the division, a position which he had held since November 2019.Prior to this, he was head 0f business development at BCL CargoLogistik and held general ...
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NewsStoll to leave role as head of Swiss WorldCargo
Lorenzo Stoll. Source: Swiss WorldCargo.Lorenzo Stoll will leave his position as head of cargo at Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) as he takes up a role outside the aviation industry.Stoll has worked for the airline for more than 11 years and was appointed head of Swiss WorldCargo in April 2021. ...
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NewsCargo iQ appoints new board
Fanny Chan, Head of Cargo Global Operations at Cathay Pacific Airways. Photo: Cargo iQCargo iQ has elected a new board as it prepares to launch two major new initiatives to drive up membership engagement and welcome a new executive director next month.Two board members are new ...
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NewsAmeriflight appoints president and chief operating officer
Patrick Fluegeman. Photo: AmeriflightUS Part 135 cargo airline Ameriflight has appointed Patrick Fluegeman as president and chief operating officer.Fluegeman will be responsible for planning and executing current and future business operation strategies focusing on the regional express airfreight market.Most recently, he spent seven years with ABX Air, a US cargo ...
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NewsAir Charter Service takes on new head of Swiss office
Arthur Guibert. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service has announced Arthur Guibert as the new chief executive for its Switzerland office in Geneva.Chris Leach, chairman of Air Charter Service, commented: "After working for several years in the hospitality and aviation sectors in France, Belgium and the UK, ...
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NewsPML Seafrigo hires airfreight director
Paddie Allen. Photo: PML SeafrigoFood logistics firm PML Seafrigo has hired Paddie Allen as airfreight director to head up the company’s UK airfreight operations.The role of airfreight director sees Allen based at Heathrow Airport, with responsibility for 22 staff.Allen has spent the last 16 years in the logistics business and ...
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NewsSauvé-Hopkins to head up dnata's global airport operations
Clive Sauve-Hopkins Photo dnatadnata has appointed Clive Sauvé-Hopkins as divisional senior vice president (DSVP), airport operations to oversee the company's global ground handling and cargo business at 97 airports in 16 countries.Effective immediately, Sauvé-Hopkins will manage a team of over 37,000 customer-centric aviation professionals, with responsibility for ensuring consistent high ...