“We need space to store our relief equipment, so we can act quickly when disaster strikes. It’s absolutely key for us; and we are very excited to have access to a total of 2,000 m2 of storage space at DSV’s warehouse close to Roskilde [DK]. It’s a very welcome doubling of our warehouse capacity,” says Red Cross Denmark’s President Anders Ladekarl. DSV donates two adjacent warehouse spaces The new Red Cross/DSV warehouse in Roskilde is split into two spaces – one for … [Read more...] about Red Cross Denmark signs international agreement with DSV
BOC AVIATION takes delivery of 200th boeing airplane
BOC Aviation Limited is pleased to announce the delivery of its 200th Boeing airplane. The Next Generation 737-800 aircraft was delivered to Lion Air Group and will be operated by its Malaysian affiliate, Malindo Air, based in Kuala Lumpur. The aircraft will be operated by Malindo to support its network expansion plans in the region including services to Australia. “BOC Aviation had a very successful 2016 and marks another milestone in 2017 with our 200th aircraft delivery … [Read more...] about BOC AVIATION takes delivery of 200th boeing airplane
Africa set to be fastest-growing aviation region
Glyn Hughes, global head of cargo, IATA. Africa is set to be one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over the next 20 years, with annual expansion averaging nearly five percent. Th is opens up vast economic opportunities for the continent’s 54 nations. By transporting some 70 million passengers annually, aviation already supports some 6.9 million jobs and US$80 billion of economic activities on the African continent. According to Glyn, Africa has a young and growing population … [Read more...] about Africa set to be fastest-growing aviation region
Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, has selected SITA to provide network connectivity across more than 50 international locations. SITA’s world-class communications services will ensure Aeromexico will have full access to all its IT applications for back and front-office activities, including check-in and departure control, as the airline expands its routes across the world. The three-year agreement includes the provision of SITA CorporateConnect services at 50 locations to … [Read more...] about Aeromexico chooses SITA for connectivity across 50 international locations
American Airlines Cargo continues to break records at London Heathrow
As the cargo industry continues to grow, American Airlines Cargo also continues to set new records. On the first week of March 2017, its London Heathrow (LHR) team broke its fourth daily record since August of 2016. On 3 March 2017, the team moved nearly 1.1 million pounds (489,849 kgs.) of freight into and out of LHR, a new record for a single day's throughput. American transported an impressive 600,000-plus pounds (276,672 kgs.) of cargo from the UK to the U.S., … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo continues to break records at London Heathrow
Czech Republic chooses SITAONAIR to deliver Prague’s ATC communications gateway
The Czech Republic’s air navigation service provider has appointed SITAONAIR to deliver a “communication gateway” to its capital’s airport. SITAONAIR will support air-to-ground data link applications to Prague Airport through its Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) network. The ambition is to extend this capability out to other Czech airports in the future. SITAONAIR’s communication gateway will provide a channel for Air Navigation Service of … [Read more...] about Czech Republic chooses SITAONAIR to deliver Prague’s ATC communications gateway
