All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 106
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NewsLATAM to go CO2 neutral on Fridays
LATAM will support conservation projects that prevent deforestation in strategic ecosystems in South America. Photo: LATAMLATAM Airlines Group will offset the CO2 emissions of nine passenger and cargo routes in Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Brazil, and Colombia every Friday from March 17 through its “Let’s Fly Neutral on Friday” programme.Through this ...
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NewsSilk Way West Airlines ramps up cargo at CVG Airport
Photo: CVGSilk Way West Airlines, operated in conjunction with Crane Worldwide Logistics, will operate 80 inbound and 80 outbound flights at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) this year.The new operations, at the north end of the airport where FexEx also operates, will contribute to around 14,400 tons of cargo at ...
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Cargologic obtains CEIV re-certification at Zurich Airport
Swiss WorldCargo’s ground handling partner Cargologic has obtained re-certification as a “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” (CEIV) from IATA for the handling of pharmaceutical products at Zurich Airport.The accreditation helps demonstrate cool chain integrity to customers throughout the global network of Swiss WorldCargo, which was fully CEIV re-certified last ...
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Air cargo alliance aids price optimisation
TAC Index has formed an industry first alliance with a provider of SaaS solutions that optimise shopping and selling experiences to give the latter’s customers greater, more accurate and timely visibility into market air cargo rates.The alliance aims to help PROS customers optimise prices and maintain profit margins as the ...
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NewsNew boss for ACS Singapore group charter team
ACS Singapore team. Photo: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Nick Davis as head of its group charter team in Singapore.The appointed is part of ACS’ plans to strategically invest further in Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region.Davis joined ACS' London headquarters a number of years ago and with his move ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo opens new $16m cold chain facility
Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada Cargo’s $16m cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport cargo hub has been inaugurated.The project was undertaken to expand and enhance Air Canada Cargo’s cold chain handling capabilities for shipments such as pharmaceuticals, fresh food and other perishables.Jason Berry, vice president, cargo, at ...
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IAI to convert B777-300s to freighters for EVA Air
EVA Airways Corporation’s (EVA Air) board of directors have approved the conversion of three Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft to freighter configuration.This is according to a Taiwan Stock Exchange announcement on March 14.Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will be undertaking the conversion, according to the stock exchange document.The unit price for each ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo reinstates dual-hub operations in Dubai
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has announced that it will be reactivating its cargo hub at Emirates SkyCentral DWC (Dubai World Central) airport, for dedicated freighter aircraft operations from March 26.The move will mark a return to dual-hub cargo operations in Dubai for the air cargo carrier after a period of ...
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NewsNatilus partners with Collins Aerospace to advance prototype
Photo: NatilusUS autonomous cargo aircraft developer Natilus has signed a contract with Collins Aerospace for the design, development and integration of specialised cargo loading system for the first Natilus prototype.Collins is designing a specialised cargo loading system for the Natilus 8T 3.8 ton prototype with rolling ball mats, attachments, and ...
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NewsTextron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier gains FAA approval
Cessna SkyCourier. Photo: Textron AviationThe US Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for Textron Aviation’s new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier.Kansas, US-based Textron Aviation rolled out the first production unit of the Cessna SkyCourier in February. This first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express.Three ...
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NewsDronamics expands European drone delivery network
Photo: DronamicsDronamics is expanding its drone delivery network in Europe with two new airport partners.The new partners are Mannheim City Airport in Germany and UAS Denmark Test Centre, hosted at Odense’s Hans Christian Andersen Airport in Denmark.Both will host the Dronamics Black Swan cargo aircraft, enabling same-day delivery service and ...
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Vietnam Airlines appoints WFS' Bangkok Flight Services as Suvarnabhumi cargo handler
Vietnam Airlines has appointed Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) and Bangkok Airways, as its new cargo handler at Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport.Ground handler BFS, which was awarded the contract following a tender process by the airline, will handle approximately 12,000 tonnes of cargo per ...
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NewsSecond ATSG 767-300 conversion order with Boeing
From left to right: Boeing freighter conversions director Jens Steinhagen; Boeing vice president of commercial marketing Darren Hulst; ATSG president and chief executive officer Rich Corrado; and ATSG chief commercial officer Mike Berger. Photo: Business WireAir Transport Services Group’s leasing subsidiary Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) has placed a second order ...
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Antonov factory hit as Ukraine conflict continues
An Antonov aircraft factory in Kyiv has been hit by a Russian military strike but it is not known whether any of Antonov’s aircraft were at the site during the incident.The factory, understood to be located at the Sviatoshyn Airfield in the northwest of the city, was attacked on Monday ...
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NewsVancouver invests in air cargo
Photo: Vancouver Airport AuthorityVancouver International Airport (YVR) is seeking a partner for investment, completion of construction and lease-up of a 300,000 sq ft facility that is set to boost air cargo business.YVR has selected Cushman & Wakefield as its exclusive advisor to secure a partner for the Airport Commerce Centre ...
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NewsMenzies scores Australasia contracts
Menzies has been providing services to Fiji Airways at Auckland International Airport for over a decade. Photo: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has renewed and won several key air cargo and ground services contracts with airlines across Australia and New Zealand.The ground handler has renewed its ground services contract with China Airlines ...
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NewsFlybondi launches Flybondi Cargas
Photo: FlybondiFlybondi has launched low-cost cargo airline Flybondi Cargas to serve 12 destinations in Argentina and international destinations as the business grows.Flybondi Cargas transports cargo on Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft from the Flybondi fleet.The new business unit, launched as part of an alliance with airfreight service provider Fly Cargo, offers ...
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NewsBrussels Airport hits 1bn vaccine handling milestone
Photo: Brussels AirportOne billion Covid-19 vaccines have passed through Brussels Airport since the first vaccine shipments from the pharma airfreight hub in November 2020.Shipments include 750m exports, 250m imports and millions more in transfers, said the airport.Every day, vaccine flights take off to more than 60 countries around the world, ...
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Newscargo.one digital aids helps freight forwarders plan for change
Flight Operating Status Dashboard. Photo: cargo.oneA new “Flight Operating Status Dashboard” has been launched by cargo.one for freight forwarders as supply chain pressure grows with the impact of the Ukraine invasion.The purpose of the free tool is to provide forwarders with the latest schedule updates so they can quickly keep ...
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NewsFirst commercial shipment using Envirotainer’s RAP
Photo: EnvirotainerThe first commercial shipment using Envirotainer’s Releye RAP temperature controlled container has been completed.Envirotainer said the consignment was handled by Swiss WorldCargo, one of the first airlines to approve usage of the Releye RAP container after it was launched in February.The shipment started in Basel, Switzerland, landing at John ...