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Handler dnata continues digital drive in Singapore
Ground handler dnata Singapore has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies' New Generation (NG) cloud-based cargo 'ecosystem' for its cargo operations at Changi Airport.The ground handler processes more than 6,000 tonnes of cargo each week at its 32,000 m sq facility at Changi Airport.Hermes' NG cloud ecosystem, which includes the Hermes ...
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NewsGround handler dnata expands cargo facility in Sydney
Ground handler dnata is expanding its cargo handling facility at Sydney Airport.The company also signed a lease with the hub that will see it providing cargo handling services for the next five years.When the 4,800 m sq expansion of the cargo facility at Sydney is complete, it will cover an ...
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CargoAir adds its first B737-800 freighter
CargoAir’s has taken delivery of the first of two B737-800SF converted freighters from Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) as it adds a new model to its fleet.In November, the Bulgaria-based carrier signed up for two AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions, after cancelling an agreement for two B737-800 with another company.The aircraft (MSN ...
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NewsCelebi to launch mandatory truck slot booking in Frankfurt
Cargo handler Celebi will move to mandatory slot booking for trucks at its Frankfurt facility as it looks to meet an ongoing surge in cargo demand.From June 1, the company will adopt software firm Dakosy's Fair@Link door management system that will in this case require truckers to book a time ...
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Menzies Aviation wins deal to serve United Airlines in Australia
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has won two new cargo contracts with United Airlines in Australia.From late May, Menzies will begin its three-year cargo handling contracts for United Airlines at Sydney and Melbourne airports.The deal also includes ground handling services at Brisbane when United resumes its flights there.Alistair Reid, executive vice ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn appoints new chief information officer
Laurent Jossa, Chapman FreebornChapman Freeborn has appointed Laurent Jossa as its new group chief information officer (CIO) as it looks to transition into a fully paperless organisation.Jossa has more than 20 years of experience working at a variety of aviation and airfreight companies.In his new role at Chapman Freeborn, Laurent ...
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NewsSmartLynx adds five A330s with seats removed to target cargo
SmartLynx Airlines Malta is expanding its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A330 aircraft with seats removed as it looks to capitalise on high air cargo demand.The ACMI and charter firm said that the aircraft will be added in May and June and will expand its fleet types beyond ...
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ST Engineering to enter freighter leasing JV
MRO provider ST Engineering and Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek are teaming up to establish a joint venture freighter leasing company in response to rising demand for freighters.The new company will aim to build a portfolio of aircraft with a value of around $600m within five years, investing in passenger ...
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AEI's B737-800SF freighter conversion receives STC approval from the EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Aeronautical Engineers, Inc's (AEI) supplemental type certificate (ST02690LA) for its 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.AEI said this is "an important milestone" because the B737-800SF is an ideal freighter for European market route structures."Multiple European customers have already expressed interest in AEI’s ...
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NewsAir cargo carries out life-saving medical equipment flights to India
United Cargo helped facilitate a shipment of ventilators to DelhiThe air cargo industry has been transporting life saving supplies and medical equipment to India over the last few days as the country is ravaged by a second wave of Covid.Lufthansa Cargo said that on three flights this week, a total ...
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Lessor GTLK signs up for A321 freighter conversions
Leasing firm GTLK Europe has signed up for four A321 conversions from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) as it looks to meet growing e-commerce demand.Three of the four aircraft will be inducted for conversion this year, with the fourth conversion to be carried out in 2022.“We are delighted to welcome GTLK Europe ...
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NewsIntradco Global shows pigs can fly with UK-China flight
Animal air charter specialist Intradco Global, a subsidiary of Chapman Freeborn, has transported 1,030 purebred pigs from the UK to China.Landrace, Yorkshire and Duroc pig breeds were transported on a Boeing 747-8F aircraft on behalf of purebred genetics specialist Genesus.The trip involved a stop in Kazakhstan, during which time the ...
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IAI to open Korean B777 conversion line to meet demand
Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Aviation Group is planning to open a new B777 freighter conversion line at Incheon International Airport in South Korea to meet demand.The conversion firm signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Incheon International Airport and MRO firm Sharp Technics to establish the facility, which will ...
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NewsJettainer invests in digital-twin tech for ULD fleet
ULD management firm Jettainer is investing in digital-twin technology with the creation of digital counterparts for all Unit Load Device (ULD) within its fleet.The digital twins are virtual representations of each of the company's 100,000 ULDs. Jettainer said this provides access to all relevant information at a glance and can ...
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Singapore Airlines picks WFS for Brussels freighter flights
Singapore Airlines has awarded a cargo handling contract to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) for its flights into Brussels and also renewed existing agreements in Paris, London and Manchester.The contract in Belgium is a three-year deal and will cover Singapore Airlines’ five Boeing 747 cargo flights each week, utilising WFS’ new ...
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NewsLufthansa Technik and Airbus develop 'temporary cargo cabin' kit for Airbus A330s
Lufthansa Technik and Airbus have partnered to develop a reversible cargo-in-cabin solution, known as a 'temporary cargo cabin', for Airbus A330 aircraft.The solution enables passenger cabins to be transformed into cargo-carrying spaces with the kit supplied by Lufthansa Technik, increasing capacity by up to 15 tonnes depending on the aircraft ...
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321 Precision gains STC for A321 conversion
The US Federal Aviation Administration has awarded 321 Precision Conversions its Supplemental Type Certificate for its A321-200PCF programme.The company, which is a joint venture between Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) and Precision Aircraft Solutions, said that its first conversion would soon begin operations following the granting of its STC.Precision Aircraft ...
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NewsCargo handler Skyport changes hands
Infrastructure investment firm Ventus and Singapore-based company Sky Logistica have acquired Prague-based cargo handler Skyport.Skyport offers cargo handling at Prague Airport, where it processes more than half the airport's cargo traffic, and also has operations in Bratislava and Košice, both in Slovakia.“The last twelve months have proved the importance of ...
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NewsAsk the expert: The Future of Air Cargo
Air Cargo News — in partnership with Air Cargo Europe — will host the Future of Air Cargo webinar and we would like to give our readers the chance to submit question to our panel of experts.The webinar will explore how air cargo will emerge from the Covid crisis and ...
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Menzies' joint venture commences ground handling at Baghdad International Airport
Masil, a ground handling joint venture between Menzies Aviation, Iraqi Airways, Air BP Limited and Al Burhan Group, has started cargo ground handling operations at Baghdad International Airport.At the hub, Masil's team of 65 staff is providing ground handling services to carriers including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, DHL, MNG ...