DHL Group and heavy vehicle maker Scania have jointly developed an electric truck with a fuel-powered generator, making it possible to shift to battery-electric road transport without having to wait for a complete charging network. Fully electric vehicles are the ultimate solution in a sustainable transport system, and the shift to electric needs to accelerate now. There are, however, hurdles such as the lack of charging points, the high costs of ensuring enough charging capacity at the depots … [Read more...] about DHL and Scania to test electric truck with fuel-powered range extender
Air Charter Service passes 30,000 flights in one year for the first time
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has surpassed 30,000 flights in a single year for the first time, marking a major milestone as the company prepares to celebrate its 35th anniversary. Chris Leach, Founder and Chairman of ACS, said of the milestone: “In 2024 we arranged 30,290 flights, which is a magnificent achievement in one year. That means that, on average, a flight arranged by ACS took off somewhere around the world every 17 and a half minutes on every day in … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service passes 30,000 flights in one year for the first time
Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent. Astral Aviation operates an extensive intra-Africa network of 50 destinations served via scheduled and adhoc charters. Matched with Emirates SkyCargo’s vast global network of over 145 destinations and fleet of passenger aircraft and … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrates 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
As the air cargo industry sees growing demand on capacity, Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) is celebrating its longstanding cargo operation with Royal Jordanian after 35 years of collaboration. The Jordanian airline currently operates 3 to 4 full freighter flights a week to the expanding Dutch air cargo hub at MST. “The choice for Maastricht Aachen Airport was, and still is, crystal clear. The speed, service, and trust at the airport are of an exceptionally high level. Add to that the … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian Airlines celebrates 35 years of operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Atlas Air signs MOU with SATS and Worldwide Flight Services to expand global cooperation
Atlas Air Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., a leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SATS Limited and Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to expand their global cooperation and to leverage each other’s networks. The MoU aims to build on the strong working relationships between SATS, WFS and Atlas Air, particularly in North America where WFS provides handling for the airline at eight … [Read more...] about Atlas Air signs MOU with SATS and Worldwide Flight Services to expand global cooperation
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for January 2025
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for January 2025. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group has got off to a strong start in 2025. Over the Lunar New Year travel peak, on 25 January Cathay Pacific and HK Express combined carried over 110,000 passengers, marking a new post-pandemic record for the number of passengers carried on a single day. “As a Group, we are continuing to enhance our passenger network for our customers and for Hong Kong as we … [Read more...] about The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for January 2025
