STARLUX Airlines is set to become the first Taiwanese airline to operate the next-generation A350F widebody freighter with a firm order for five confirmed at the recent Singapore Airshow. STARLUX operates an all-Airbus passenger fleet, which includes the A350-900, A330neo and A321neo, and the latest order is a clear sign that the airline wants to go big as it delves into the freighter market. The carrier, which started operations four years ago, is convinced on the energy-savings and … [Read more...] about Taiwan’s STARLUX targets cargo market with A350F order
Etihad Airways names new VP Cargo
Ex-Geodis executive Stanislas Brun will now join Etihad Airways as Vice President for Cargo, where he will oversee commercial operations, including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning. Prior to joining Etihad, Brun was the Senior Vice President Global Airfreight at Geodis, where he led the global air cargo operations of the French logistics and supply chain solutions provider. He will report to Etihad's chief operating officer, Mohammad Al … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways names new VP Cargo
WFS adds Bangkok to its globally certified pharma network
Bangkok Flight Services, the joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Flight Services, has achieved the good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its dedicated pharma handling facility at Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK). The GDP certification was awarded by independent audit body Escem/TüV Rheinland following a two-day assessment of the pharma facility by Global Pharma Solutions LLC. Located inside the main BFS cargo terminal, the pharma facility consists of … [Read more...] about WFS adds Bangkok to its globally certified pharma network
Korean Air, Vienna Airport elevate cargo partnership
Vienna Airport and Korean Air signed an agreement on 21 February to expand their existing partnership in a bid to increase the air cargo traffic between the Austrian airport and Incheon Airport in South Korea. Plans include joint market initiatives and exchange of industry expertise, and the main objective is to meet the growing demand for air cargo services between Korea and Austria. Vienna serves as a cargo hub for goods to and from Asia, particularly those involved in … [Read more...] about Korean Air, Vienna Airport elevate cargo partnership
CHAMP floats solution for e-commerce parcels into the EU
CHAMP Cargosystems has launched a new solution to address the latest ICS-2 requirements of the European Union for e-commerce shipments coming into the EU. The ICS-2 or Import Control System was implemented by the EU as part of the latest customs pre-arrival security and safety programme for goods entering the region. The latest phase or release of requirements demands air cargo stakeholders, including express courier services, postal operators and freight forwarders, to report at the House … [Read more...] about CHAMP floats solution for e-commerce parcels into the EU
Philippines’ Clark airport makes pitch as aviation hub
Philippine delegates last week pitched the viability of Clark International Airport as an attractive regional hub for global aerospace and aviation companies. Airport developer Berthaphil is calling on maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies to consider setting up at Clark, where SIA Engineering has already established its own airframe maintenance operations. Located 80 kilometres north of the capital Manila, the international airport can be accessed via the … [Read more...] about Philippines’ Clark airport makes pitch as aviation hub
