All American Airlines Cargo Articles – Page 6
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American Airlines picks iCargo for its web-based cargo management system
American Airlines Cargo is to implement a next generation cargo management system in its largest investment to date.The US carrier has selected IBS Software to implement iCargo, which will see American migrate to a web-based, fully integrated technology platform connecting all of its critical business functions.Said an airline spokesperson: "Together, ...
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NewsCargo the star performer for American Airlines
Cargo was the star performer for American Airlines in 2017 as revenues increased at a double-digit percentage pace on the pack of demand and yield improvements.The Dallas-headquartered airline registered a 14.3% year on year increase in cargo revenues to $800m on the back of a 15% jump in traffic to ...
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American Airlines reports ahead of market cargo growth
American Airlines enjoyed ahead of market cargo growth in 2017 as it introduced new flights, aircraft and booking technology.The airline said cargo traffic increased by 15% for the year, which Air Cargo News estimates would have put its total for the year at around 2.8bn cargo ton miles.The improvement was ...
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American Airlines adds new Middle East air cargo GSA
American Airlines Cargo has chosen Heavyweight Air Express (HAE) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Arab Emirates.HAE replaces long-standing GSA, Airline Cargo Resources (ACR), which has recently chosen to downsize its commitments in the region.This is the second area of the world in which HAE was chosen ...
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Oxentine to head American Airlines global cargo sales
American Airlines Cargo has appointed Lisa Oxentine as managing director, global and key accounts – cargo sales, taking over from Roger Samways after he was promoted to vice president of the cargo sales division earlier this year.Oxentine joined American Airlines in 1987 and has held positions in several parts of ...
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American Airlines voted Cargo Airline of the Year 2017
American Airlines was voted Cargo Airline of the Year 2017 as airfreight’s shining stars took centre stage at Air Cargo News’ industry Oscars, now in their 34th year.American Airlines, doubly successful on the night with a regional Americas garland, secured the highest total number of votes cast by Air Cargo ...
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NewsAmerican Airlines promotes Rick Elieson to president–cargo
American Airlines has appointed Rick Elieson as president–cargo overseeing all aspects of the US carrier's worldwide cargo business.Elieson will report to Jim Butler, who recently succeeded Art Torno as senior vice president–international and cargo, following Torno's retirement."We often look at cargo as an airline within an airline," said Butler, adding: ...
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American Airlines Cargo looks forward to an innovative 2016
In a wide-ranging questions and answers interview, American Airlines Cargo president Jim Butler outlines how the company performed in 2015 and his thoughts on the future of air cargo.Overall, for American Airlines Cargo, how was 2015 compared to 2014?2014 was a year full of [US Airways] integration-specific projects and campaigns. ...
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Mixed cargo results for American airlines in September
September was a mixed month for American air cargo carriers, with American Airlines and United Airlines recording demand increases while Delta and LATAM saw volumes slide.The airline that recorded the largest year-on-year increase in demand during the month was American which saw cargo volumes increase by 2.7% on last year ...
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American Airlines Cargo to offer temperature controlled ULD leasing to customers
American Airlines Cargo has announced it will begin leading its temperature controlled ULD to customers.From November 1, the US airline will make its CSafe Global RKN ULD, which is able to maintain a precise temperature of four to 25 degrees Celsius, available for lease to customers.It said the move would ...
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American Airlines Cargo transports World Trade Center beam to memorial site
American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo)has taken part in the transport of a 2,000 pound World Trade Center beam from New York to the Kennedy Space Center Fire Rescue 9/11 Memorial in Cape Canaveral.American Airlines worked closely with the Kennedy Space Center Fire Rescue and members represented by the Transport Workers ...
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American Airlines is Cargo Airline of the Year 2015
American Airlines is the 2015 Cargo Airline of the Year.The presentation was made to Jim Butler, president, American Airlines Cargo, at a sparkling Air Cargo News gala event in London. Butler was presented with the award by Mark Whitehead, chief executive of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl), the ...
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American Airlines Cargo's new forwarders deal
AMERICAN Airlines (AA) Cargo has improved its sales reach with a novel tie-up with a forwarder network.In a move designed to further extend its sales activities – with as broad a range of customers as possible – AA Cargo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Global Logistics Network (GLN), ...
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American Airlines Cargo appoints GSSA
AMERICAN Airlines Cargo (AAC) has appointed a GSSA to boost its opportunities in Central America.FlyUs, based in San Jose (Costa Rica) will be responsible for cargo sales, on behalf of the carrier, across eight cities in seven countries.Managing director Carlo de Haas (pictured), who has enjoyed a long-standing professional relationship ...
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American Airlines Hungary for cargo routes
AMERICAN Airlines Cargo launched direct services to the Hungarian capital of Budapest from New York on 5 April.Electronics and car parts are expected to be the key commodities onboard the daily, non-stop 767-300 out of Budapest. AA Cargo expects to split traffic evenly between inbound and outbound flights.“This service opens ...