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Call to reject air cargo cartel fines appeal
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) should reject appeals made by airlines against fines issued after they took part in a cartel to fix air cargo prices, according to a CJEU advocate general.Appeals filed by airlines against the cartel fines imposed by EU antitrust regulators in 2017 ...
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SIA and IBS Software collaborate on shipment record solution
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and India-based IBS Software have announced a milestone in their quest to jointly develop a shipment record solution.The hope is to advance towards IATA’s ONE Record standards through the digitisation of shipment records and usage of technology.The two companies have announced that – working in conjunction with ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines selects WFS for Gatwick cargo handling
Source: WFSSingapore Airlines has selected WFS to provide cargo handling services for its new flight to the UK, while it has also renewed its deal with the firm covering other countries.The new deal covers the handling of cargo on Singapore Airline's new flight from Singapore Changi Airport to London Gatwick.The ...
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Singapore Airlines places cargo capacity on WebCargo
Singapore Airlines has placed its cargo capacity on online booking and payment platform WebCargo to expand its booking options and reach more customers.The partnership connects Singapore Airlines to thousands of freight forwarders that use WebCargo’s real-time air cargo pricing and booking options.Meanwhile, WebCargo’s users gain additional access to Asia Pacific ...
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NewsDHL Express and Singapore Airlines add fifth freighter
Source: Ian Dewar Photography/shutterstockDHL Express and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have deployed the fifth and final freighter as part of a tie-up signed in 2022.The Boeing 777 freighter, which offers a payload capacity of 102 tons, will be based in Singapore and be used to expand capacity between Asia and the ...
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IATA recertifies Singapore Airlines for CEIV Fresh
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has attained IATA recertification for its handling of perishable products via its Singapore hub.The CEIV Fresh recertification is valid for three years, starting from February 1.Nine SIA stations - Amsterdam, Barcelona, Brussels, Frankfurt, Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong SAR, Hyderabad, Singapore, and Zurich - are currently ...
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NewsB&H completes first engine move for Singapore Airlines
B&H Worldwide engine shipment. Photo: B&H WorldwideB&H Worldwide has completed its first engine transportation and storage task for Singapore Airlines.The aerospace logistics specialist was recently commissioned to transport a GE90 engine from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Singapore Changi Airport.The B&H Worldwide team is familiar with the engine type, ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines extends UK cargo partnership with WFS
Worldwide Flight Services is now providing UK trucking services for Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines has extended its cargo partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in the UK through a new contract for domestic trucking services connecting 18 regional offline airports.Cargo handler WFS has provided cargo handling for Singapore Airlines in ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines reaps the benefits of its new cargo management system
Photo: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines (SIA) went live with its new Integrated Cargo Management System (ICMS) on August 1.It is powered by IBS Software's iCargo freight management platform and, according to the software-as-a-service specialist, since SIA went live with the ICMS it has benefited “approximately 1,500 users across sales, operations, and ...
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NewsDHL Express and Singapore Airlines partnership grows with B777F
Photo: Singapore AirlinesSingapore Airlines (SIA) is set to launch a new Boeing B777 freighter operation between Singapore and the US as part of a partnership with DHL Express.DHL partnered with SIA in March to deploy five B777Fs with SIA on a crew and maintenance agreement (CM) in order to secure ...
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Air France-KLM confirms order for four A350Fs
Air France-KLM has finalised its order with Airbus for four A350F freighters with purchase rights for an additional four aircraft after signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) in December.Designed with a 109 tonnes payload capability, the A350F aircraft will increase Air France’s cargo capacity. Based on the A350, the A350F ...
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NewsMixed outcome for airlines in battle against air cargo cartel fines
Source: ShutterstockThere was mixed outcome for airlines in their battle against air cargo cartel fines issued by the European Commission.On March 30, the European Union (EU) General Court dismissed the actions brought by Martinair Holland, KLM, Cargolux Airlines, Air France-KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines Cargo and ...
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DHL partners with SIA on B777Fs
DHL has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) on the operation of five B777 freighters in order to secure capacity out of Singapore.The deal will see DHL Express deploy the five B777Fs with SIA on a crew and maintenance agreement (CM).The first two aircraft will be delivered in July and October, ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines finalises purchase of 7 A350Fs
Photo: AirbusSingapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised a purchase agreement with Airbus for seven A350F freighter aircraft.The carrier signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus in December to purchase seven of the recently launched A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order another five aircraft.This order will replace SIA's existing 747-400F ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines buys Airbus A350F freighters
A350F rendering. Copyright: Airbus S.A.S. 2021 - computer rendering by FIXION - MMS - 2021Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Airbus to purchase seven of the recently launched A350F freighter aircraft, with options to order another five aircraft.Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the fourth ...
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SIA expresses cautious optimism amid vaccine rollouts
Singapore Airlines (SIA) plans to steadily expand its network in the coming months, as it sees a gradual recovery stemming from global vaccination campaigns.In its February traffic data, cargo remained the brightspot: SIA enjoyed a cargo load factor of 94.6%, 35.9 percentage points higher than February 2029. Nonetheless, FTKs were ...
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SIA Cargo B747-400F suffers puncture damage near undercarriage
A Singapore Airlines freighter has completed repairs in Brussels after punctures were discovered near the aircraft’s undercarriage.SIA said the Boeing 747-400 freighter, registered 9V-SFO, had operated flight SQ7951 from Dallas to Brussels on February 26, and was “found to have some damage on its body” during a post-flight inspection.Images posted ...
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SIA launches perishables service following IATA CEIV Fresh certification
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) cargo division has launched a specialised service for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive perishable cargos.The carrier's ThruFresh service enables the "swift" delivery of delicate and short-shelf life perishable products, including live seafood, chilled meats, fruits and vegetables.Features of the service include dedicated cold chain procedures and ...
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Strong cargo demand helps Singapore Airlines cut Q3 loss
Singapore Airlines Group narrowed its third-quarter operating loss, as a stronger cargo performance helped offset revenue loss from the pandemic-led collapse in passenger travel demand.Releasing its financial results for the three months ending December 31, 2020, SIA Group reported an operating loss of S$331m ($248m). That compares with the S$449m ...
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SIA signs up to help WFP's troubled Covid air cargo network
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Cargo has pledged to carry out freighter flights in support of the World Food Programme's (WFP) Covid-19 air cargo network, which is facing a funding shortfall.The carrier said it would make ad-hoc charter flights and offer freight space in its scheduled services on a cost-recovery basis, with ...