Honeywell has been selected by Japan Airlines to provide its fuel-management service to help decrease fuel consumption and costs. The deployment of Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software, a part of the Honeywell GoDirect Flight Services family of Connected Aircraft offerings, will equip Japan Airlines with the right tools and data to monitor current fuel consumption and identify opportunities for fuel savings. Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software analyzes data … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines adopts Honeywell GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software
Shanghai Luojing Terminal formally thanks AAL for cargo trade in 2016
At its first-ever formal ceremony held on 16 December 2016 at the Shanghai Guchun Park Hotel, the Shanghai Luojing Terminal – Shanghai’s biggest and most important breakbulk cargo hub – formally named and thanked key partners for their contribution to the Terminal’s trade performance in 2016. AAL, which has been regularly calling at the port since its opening, and in 2016 carried over 400,000 freighted tons of cargo through the port, was honoured with a bronze model from the Terminal’s … [Read more...] about Shanghai Luojing Terminal formally thanks AAL for cargo trade in 2016
Air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 3.8 percent in 2016 compared to 2015. This was nearly double the industry’s average growth rate of 2.0 percent over the last five years. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), increased by 5.3 percent in 2016. All regions, with the exception of Latin America, experienced … [Read more...] about Air cargo ends 2016 on a positive note
Big expansion plans for Universal Express
Universal Express, the Dubai-based wholesale courier, has announced a major expansion plan for all its express offices. CEO, Brian Britnor said “I’ve known and worked with Universal Express in my previous role within FedEx ever since I arrived in Dubai in 1990. When their chairman shared with me their plans to move aggressively into e-commerce yet maintain their core express activities and offered me the position, I didn’t hesitate. Since joining, we’ve relocated and substantially … [Read more...] about Big expansion plans for Universal Express
Emirates SkyCargo paints a rosy picture ahead of Valentine’s Day
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, has unveiled a unique decal featuring a rose on one of its Boeing 777-F freighter aircraft ahead of Valentine’s day. The decal, installed at the Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre in Dubai, is the first of its kind for Emirates SkyCargo and highlights the strong contribution made by the air cargo carrier to the floriculture industry through the transport of fresh flowers across the world. One of the first ports of call for the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo paints a rosy picture ahead of Valentine’s Day
American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
Love is in the air—as in Valentine’s Day flowers being shipped from field to florist by an American Airlines Cargo team that continues to lead the industry in terms of development and performance within the space. Perhaps nothing else has the inherent ability to say it all quite like a bouquet of flowers: “I love you,” “I’m sorry,” “congratulations”—and even, simply, letting a loved one know you’re thinking of them—a flower communicates a common theme of warmth and … [Read more...] about American Airlines cargo team busy this Valentine’s Day season
