Aviapartner said it will implement a new structure in its Handling Services Business Line. This new structure is a logical step forward in the context of the process which the company has already started a while ago to reorganise its structure around its two core business lines cargo services (warehousing, trucking, etc.) and handling services (passenger services and ramp handling), instead of focussing on its traditional organisation in countries. Aviapartner is now implementing a true … [Read more...] about Aviapartner implements new structure
KAL Cargo to use Hactl ramp handling services
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) said that Korean Air Cargo (KE) will use its ramp handling services at Hong Kong InternationalAirport (HKIA). Hactl has been providing physical cargo handling to KE ever since the carrier launched operations to Hong Kong. Documentation handling service by Hactl was added to KE since Hactl moved to HKIA at Chek Lap Kok. With KE's new ramp service appointment, Hactl is now the carrier's one-stop cargo handling service provider in Hong Kong, … [Read more...] about KAL Cargo to use Hactl ramp handling services
EADS EFW starts 100th Airbus conversion
Dresden-based EFW last month started the conversion of the 100th aircraft since taking up this activity in 1996. The 19-year old A310-300 was formerly used by Turkish Airlines offering passenger services from Istanbul tomajor European destinations. The conversion process from passenger into freighter confi guration takes about four months. Then the aircraft will start its second life and enter the Turkish Airlines freighter fl eet. The cargo division of Turkish Airlines is growing rapidly. … [Read more...] about EADS EFW starts 100th Airbus conversion
Pemco business sold to Sun
Pemco Aviation Group said it will sell its subsidiary, Pemco World Air Services, to an affi liate of Sun Capital Partners for an aggregate purchase price of some $43m. Pemco World Air Services, which will retain the name "Pemco," constitutes the commercial services segment of PAGI, and provides commercial aircraft maintenance and modifi cation services on a contract basis. Sun Capital Partners, Inc. is a leading private investment firm. Participating with Sun Capital in the … [Read more...] about Pemco business sold to Sun
Continental inks deal with Envirotainer
Continental Airlines Cargo, the fi rst US airline to implement a structured cold chain product, has signed a new global contract with Envirotainer, setting the stage for expansion of its temperature- controlled product line. The new agreement will see the increased use of Envirotainer's active temperature-controlled air cargo containers for customers using Continental Airlines Cargo's ClimateSecure service. The airline said that using these ULD containers, provides its customers with … [Read more...] about Continental inks deal with Envirotainer
Boeing’s blended wing makes first test flight
Boeing completed the fi rst test fl ight of its latest unmanned X-48B blendedwing- body research aircraft, designated the X-48B, when it climbed to 7,500 ft at Edwards Air Force Base in California last month. The unmanned test vehicle represents a possible future aircraft that replaces the traditional tube-and-wing design with a shape resembling a mantaray — essentially a fl ying wing. The prototype, which has a 21-foot wingspan and weighs 500 pounds, fl ew for a half-hour at … [Read more...] about Boeing’s blended wing makes first test flight
