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Malaysia and China boost air cargo connectivity
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Henan Aviation Group Co., Ltd (CHAGC) aimed at boosting air cargo connectivity and logistics between Malaysia and China.This strategic partnership is anticipated to enhance the efficiency and reach of both airport operator groups by establishing new air ...
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NewsCool Chain Association grows expertise
Vijan Chetty, general manager, Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). Photo: Cool Chain AssociationThe Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects.Natalie Niers, chief operating officer, Validaide, ...
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Budapest Airport gets new owners
Hungary's Budapest Airport, which has been investing heavily in cargo infrastructure over recent years, has a new owner.Yesterday, AviAlliance and the co-shareholders of Budapest Airport agreed to sell the airport to a consortium consisting of the Hungarian state-owned Corvinus and French co-investor Vinci Airports.The value of the transaction is €3.1bn ...
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Thai Airways joins WebCargo platform
Thai Airways will place its cargo capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos platform to offer forwarders access to real-time booking, pricing and payment services.Over the next few months, the national carrier of Thailand will integrate its cargo capacities into WebCargo's platform, said FreightosIn its initial phase, this collaboration will open ...
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Embraer E190 P2F is FAA installation conformity certified
Work on Embraer's passenger to freighter E190F aircraft is advancing with the successful completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) installation conformity.According to a LinkedIn post by US aerospace company US Cargo Systems, the company worked with Embraer to carry out the certification process in May."This pivotal achievement propels both Embraer ...
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Mesa avoids de-listing from Nasdaq
US regional airline company Mesa Air Group has regained compliance with the Nasdaq stock market’s listing rules, which require companies to sustain stock prices above $1.The Phoenix-based parent of regional carrier Mesa Airlines disclosed on June 5 that it had received a notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of the ...
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NewsAir Charter Service adds European regional director
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Andrew Summers to the new role of regional director of the broker's mainland European offices.Summers has been with ACS for 18 years, starting in London before transferring to the Dubai office in 2014 to head up the firm's Middle East and ...
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IAG Cargo expands Constant Climate network in Europe
IAG Cargo's facility at Strasbourg Airport in France has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products, expanding the company's "Constant Climate" global network.Strasbourg is IAG Cargo’s 29th Constant Climate station in Europe. This latest certification means IAG Cargo now has over 100 approved stations across six continents to ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes music and entertainment appointments
Chloe Phelps (L) and Paul Kindred (R). Source: Chapman FreebornCharter broker Chapman Freeborn has made two leadership appointments in its music and entertainment vertical.Paul Kindred has been appointed as senior business development manager – music & entertainment.He brings more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having previously ...
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NewsNCM scoops JetBlue GSSA deal for New York
Source: Coby Wayne/Shutterstock.comLow-cost carrier JetBlue has appointed Network Cargo Management (NCM) as its GSSA in New York.The new deal started on June 1 and sees NCM provide GSSA services at both New York JFK and Newark airports.The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per day, serving around 100 domestic and ...
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NewsAir Cargo News Awards deadline extended
The entry deadline for this year's Air Cargo News Awards is being extended by 10 days due to popular demand.Due to a wave of requests, companies now have until June 17 at 5pm (BST) to submit their entries.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of ...
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NewsAir cargo heading for double-digit growth in 2024
Booming e-commerce volumes are propelling the air cargo industry towards a double-digit percentage increase in demand this year, although a US crackdown on online shipments could prove a drag later in the year.The latest figures from supply chain data firm Xeneta show that air cargo demand in May increased by ...
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NewsBIFA appoints new board members
Left to right: Ian Mallon, Denise Hill and Chris Packwood. Source: BIFAThree new people have been elected to the board of directors of the British International Freight Association (BIFA).The three new board members are Denise Hill, Ian Mallon and Chris Packwood who will bring a "wealth of experience and insight ...
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NewsNAV AERO signs up to Awery's technology
Christos Spyrou, Chief Executive Officer, NAP. Photo: NAPAwery Aviation Software has partnered with cargo GSSA and brokerage network, NAV AERO to become the primary aviation technology platform for its members.This strategic partnership with NAV, a subdivision of the Neutral Air Partner (NAP) ecosystem, will equip members with Awery’s air cargo ...
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NewsNippon Express launches new Japan-US airfreight service
Exterior view of Columbus, Ohio branch. Photo: Nippon ExpressNippon Express (NX) has launched a new airfreight service from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Japan to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) Airport in Kentucky to serve demand in nearby Ohio.The Japanese logistics company said cargo bound for Ohio has until now ...
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NewsAir China Cargo's first A330P2F takes flight
Air China Cargo A330P2F. Photo: EFWAir China Cargo has put its first converted Airbus freighter into operation, according to Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).The cargo carrier carried out its first flight with its new Airbus A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft on June 3, said the German conversion firm in a LinkedIn ...
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NewsFedEx completes first flight to UK's Teesside International
Source: Teesside InternationalTeesside International Airport in the UK northeast has welcomed its first FedEx flight after signing a five-year deal for an airfreight handling facility at the airport.The first flight of the new partnership was carried out by a Boeing 737-400 (OE-IAE) and arrived at Teesside from Edinburgh Airport on ...
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Senior management changes at ATSG
Freighter operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced a series of senior management changes.The changes will see Joe Hete, who currently serves as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive, appointed executive chairman.Mike Berger, who currently serves as president, will become chief executive and a member of ...
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Scan Global completes Foppiani takeover
Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has completed the acquisition of Italian freight forwarder Foppiani Shipping & Logistics following the approval of Italian competition authorities.Headquartered in Prato, Foppiani generates yearly revenue of €115m, employs more than 160 people and offers a range of airfreight and ocean freight services.The forwarder focuses on customers ...
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Menzies finalises Groundforce Portugal stake
Ground services provider Menzies Aviation has completed its acquisition of a 50.1% stake in Groundforce Portugal.Groundforce Portugal manages more than 100,000 aircraft turns every year across five of the busiest airports in Portugal, where it provides ground and air cargo services to several global airlines.Airline TAP Air Portugal retains a ...