All articles by Rebecca Jeffrey – Page 22
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NewsAir Charter Service opens in Manchester
Alex Sadat-Shafai. Photo: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has opened an office in Manchester, UK as it focusses on expanding its client base further in the technology and sports markets in the region.This is the charter company's third UK office and its first in the north of England.Heading up ...
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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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NewsQatar Cargo undertakes roarsome flight
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has again teamed up with Animal Defenders International (ADI) to transport six young lions to Africa after their rescue from the illegal wildlife trade.As part of Qatar Airways Cargo’s WeQare Rewild the Planet initiative, the lions were flown from Kuwait to OR Tambo International ...
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NewsMenzies partnership secures IATA CEIV pharma status in Nairobi
Photo: Menzies Aviation.The Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation partnership has been awarded IATA's CEIV Pharma (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics) certification for its cargo handling facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya.This marks the seventh Menzies Aviation location to be awarded the certification and the ...
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DP World begins Punta Cana airfreight operations
Airfreight operations have begun at DP World’s air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic with the arrival of its first freighter aircraft. The multimodal facility at Punta Cana International Airport, first announced in March 2023, has been jointly developed with Grupo Puntacana and built through an agreement between ...
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NewsTextron Aviation turboprop combi option makes the cut
Photo: Textron AviationThe Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has approved Textron Aviation's Combi interior kit for its Cessna SkyCourier aircraft that will allow it to carry a mix of passengers and cargo.US aircraft designer and manufacturer Textron Aviation said in a May 20 press release that the FAA has granted certification ...
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UPS opens first healthcare facility by Dublin Airport
UPS has opened its first dedicated healthcare facility in Dublin to support the pharma and medical industry supply chain in Ireland.The €12m facility at Horizon Logistics Park in Swords spans around 6,000 sq m and is situated next to Dublin Airport, UPS told Air Cargo News.Fitted with specialised cold chain ...
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NewsGeorgi picks Hermes for cloud cargo management
Photo: HermesHermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) has signed a contract with Georgi Group to deliver its latest cloud-based cargo management system, Hermes 5, to the company’s two cargo handling facilities in Germany.Known for its road feeder services across Europe that are operated by Georgi Transporte, the Group also operates cargo handling ...
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NewsMesa Airlines stops 737F operations for DHL Express
Photo: DHL Group US regional air carrier Mesa Airlines has stopped providing air cargo services for DHL due to a “reduction in cargo demand”. Mesa Air Group said in its first quarter 2024 results release that Mesa Airlines had agreed to reduce its freighter service with DHL ...
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E-commerce continues to drive up Cathay's cargo volumes
Cathay Pacific's year-on-year cargo volumes were up 7.4% in April, once again due to strong e-commerce demand.The airline carried 117,428 tonnes of cargo in April 2024, an increase of 7.4% compared with April 2023. However, the airline noted that volumes had dropped month on month.Chief customer and commercial officer Lavinia ...
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New partnership aims to create SriLankan Airlines cargo feeder network
MMAG Aviation Consortium (MAC) will establish an air cargo feeder network to support SriLankan Airlines' cargo operations if an investment bid by Supreme Global Holdings and a partner is successful.A partnership led by Sri Lankan conglomerate Supreme Global last week emerged as a potential buyer of an interest in the ...
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NewsLogistics trio acquire freight software business
Brian Hay. Photo: The Cardinal PartnershipThe Cardinal Partnership, Davies Turner and Woodland Group have created a holdings company and purchased UK-based freight software company Forward Computers Limited from the Freight Software Group.'Forward Computers Alliance Limited' is the joint venture through which the three freight forwarding and supply chain management companies ...
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NewsPolar goes for growth
Polar Air Cargo is raising the bar for gender diversity in the industry as it strives to grow its network.At a time when women in the air cargo industry continue to be underrepresented at senior level it’s refreshing to see a majority women-led airline going from strength to strength.Four out ...
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NewsRobots help Munich Airport step up automation
evoBOT and O³dyn. Copyright: Fraunhofer IML, Vinzenz NeugebauerRobots are helping Munich Airport step up automation and efficiency in its operations through a project that aims to embed digital technologies in air cargo handling.The initial results of a Digital Testbed Air Cargo (DTAC) research project at Munich Airport have been demonstrated ...
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TAAG Angola Airlines adds Luanda-Lisbon belly capacity
TAAG Angola Airlines is strengthening its Africa-Europe belly capacity capability with the resumption of its Luanda (LAD) - Lisbon (LIS) route.The LAD-LIS route is served by two flights a day using two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.This service was previously carried out using an aircraft from the HiFly airline on a wet ...
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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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Teleport raises the bar for parcel deliveries
Integrated logistics provider Teleport aims to deliver 2m parcels daily by 2025 to match global express players.The Malaysia-based company is ramping up its next-day airfreight delivery services as more cross-border e-commerce volumes flow into southeast Asia.Pete Chareonwongsak, chief executive of Teleport, said: “The market is ready. We are ready. We ...
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NewsChallenge Group launches Dubai-Liège freighter flights
Photo Challenge GroupChallenge Group is strengthening its network with a new scheduled freighter service from its home hub Liège (LGG) to Dubai World Central (DWC) via Tel Aviv (TLV).The service will begin on Thursday May 16. Initially, the service will operate weekly every Thursday, deploying a Boeing 747F aircraft with ...
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Emirates SkyCargo volumes up 18% in 2023-2024
Emirates SkyCargo reported a 18% rise in air cargo volumes for 2023-24 but reduced cargo revenue due to higher rates.The cargo division of Emirates carried a total of 2.2m tonnes of goods around the world in 2023-24, said Emirates Group in its annual report for the financial year April 1 ...