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City Union Logistics moves transformers with nine charters
City Union Logistics has transported transformers weighing 900 tons in nine freighter charters for General Electric from Changzhou, China, to Cairo in Egypt.The XLProjects member chartered four Antonov AN-124 flights and five with a Boeing 747F to move the 2,000 cu m load.Said a spokesperson for XLProjects: "The project’s main ...
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Hactl's Wilson Kwong: Recognising the power of people
The people side of the air cargo industry is one that is often overlooked, but the subject is growing in importance as reports suggest that the sector could be facing a shortage of workers.One company that says it has always taken employee engagement seriously is Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals ...
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Hong Kong Airlines selects handlers for its home hub
Hong Kong Airlines has opted for Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) to handle its cargo at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), while SATS HK will undertake its ramp handling at the carrier’s home hub.In other news, SATS has sold a 51% stake in SATS HK and a 4% stake in AAT ...
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ACS sources aircraft to transport barite to stem Hawaiian lava flow
Charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) recently sourced an MD-11 freighter to fly 68 tonnes of the fire retardant ore, barite, to battle the increasing threat of lava reaching a geothermal power plant in Hawaii.Richard Thompson, president of ACS Americas, said: “Towns and countryside were being turned into a volcanic ...
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Chile's UASL chooses Hermes cargo management system
Chile-based ground handling agent UASL has chosen Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) to provide a new cargo management system at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).Hermes 5 (H5), the new version of Hermes’ Cargo Management System (CMS) and Hub Management System (HMS) applications, is planned to be implemented at SCL ...
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Cathay Pacific homes in on real-time cargo tracking
Cathay Pacific is ramping up the trial of a new track and trace technology for cargo shipments after a successful test at its home hub.The Hong Kong airline, along with ULD firm Unilode and tracking technology provider OnAsset Intelligence, initially tested the practicality of using wireless devices in the multi-storey, ...
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Swiss WorldCargo achieves CEIV Pharma for its airline business
Swiss WorldCargo has received IATA’s Center for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma certification encompassing the airline.The certification was awarded following an extensive review from IATA recognised independent auditors.The certification means that IATA now recognises the airline's "globally consistent pharmaceutical handling and processes" to maintain standards.Swiss WorldCargo’s Zurich hub received CEIV certification ...
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ECS Group adds to Americas network with BCS Air acquisition in Brazil
ECS Group has acquired BCS Air, the Brazil-based general sales and services agent (GSSA), a partnership that will provide airlines in Latin America and the US with the full range of cargo outsourcing solutions.BCS Air is an established GSSA with more than 20 years of experience in the air cargo ...
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Swissport integrating Aerocare in Australia and New Zealand
Swissport International is pushing ahead with the integration of the Aerocare organisation in Australia and New Zealand.Following the Aerocare acquisition in March 2018, the registered company name was changed to Swissport Australia as confirmed by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.Eric Born, group president and chief executive of Swissport International, ...
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Hactl in the pilot seat for IATA's Smart Facility Operational Capacity Audit
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) is the first cargo terminal operator (CTO) to complete a pilot for IATA’s Smart Facility Operational Capacity Audit (SFOC).SFOC is part of the Smart Facility program which aims to provide total transparency on capacities and services offered by CTOs, by means of a ...
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GECAS signs up for 35 converted B737s as Farnborough freighter frenzy continues
Boeing's run of freighter orders during the Farnborough Airshow continued this afternoon with lessor GECAS placing an order for 35 Boeing 737-800 converted freighters (BCF).The deal, which includes 20 firm orders and an option for 15 more, would take GECAS’ B737-800BCF order book from 15 to 50 and enable GECAS ...
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Aeronaves signs up for more CRJ200 conversions
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M. (TSM) with four additional CRJ200 SF freighter conversions, which offer eight pallet positions.The first CRJ200 of this order will commence in September, with redelivery scheduled for January 2019.The second, third and fourth aircraft will commence in March, ...
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Cinven set for Envirotainer acquisition
Specialist pharma-chain ULD provider Envirotainer is set to have a new owner after private equity firm Cinven acquired all the shares of majority stakeholder AAC Capital for an undisclosed sum.Michael Berg, chief executive of Envirotainer, said: “Cinven is one of Europe’s leading private equity firms, with substantial activities in healthcare ...
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Top marks: Volga-Dnepr in education alliance to boost Russian aviation
Volga-Dnepr has linked up with a Moscow university to improve quality of education and competitiveness of Russian aviation.Volga-Dnepr Technics Moscow (VDTM), a part of Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group and a supplier of aircraft maintenance and repair services, has entered into a long-term cooperation agreement with Moscow State Civil Aviation Technical University ...
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Atlas Air leases B747F from LCI
Lease Corporation International (LCI) , the aviation division of the Libra Group, today announces that it has entered into an agreement to place a Boeing 747-400F on a long-term lease with Atlas Air.Michael Platt, chief executive Officer of LCI, said: “We are delighted to be commencing this partnership with Atlas ...
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SkyCell in strategic alliance with Du Pont
SkyCell and Du Pont have announced a strategic alliance for the pharmaceuticals cool chain sector.SkyCell, which manufactures temperature-controlled containers for food and pharmaceuticals, will link up with DuPont Safety & Construction (DuPont), a division of DowDuPont, one of the world’s largest specialty product companies.A joint statement said that the alliance ...
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dnata celebrates 25 years of overseas operations
Ground handler and air services supplier dnata is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation.The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata "joined hands" in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest ...
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ULD CARE launches online platform for Code of Conduct sign-up
ULD CARE has launched an online process to allow industry organisations to sign up to the the association's Code of Conduct, a voluntary set of principles to ensure proper handling of the Unit Load Device (ULD), airfreight's "unspoken hero".According to IATA, there are some 900,000 ULDs in circulation with a ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo awards Australian handling contract to Menzies
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has awarded a three-year cargo handling contract to Menzies Aviation in Australia.The new agreement saw Menzies take over Virgin Atlantic’s cargo handling in Melbourne on June 8, with Brisbane to follow on July 9, and Sydney on August 7.The move will support Virgin Atlantic’s longstanding international long-haul ...
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Cebu signs up for ATR conversions from IPR
IPR Conversions and Cebu Pacific signed an agreement to convert two of its ATR 72-500 passenger aircraft into freighters.The ATR's, which will be equipped with Large Cargo Door (LCD) and Structural Tube together with an Ancra Cargo Loading System (CLS), will be converted at Sabena Technics facility in France.IPR said ...