Brussels Airlines Cargo has decided to include the pharma transporter in its default service and commercial offer for all pharma shipments requiring temperature control. We herewith respond to the request of the industry to take the lead in quality improvements throughout the entire supply chain, including the part we don't operate ourselves. The airline is the natural advocate for shippers and forwarders to close the gaps in those areas where they have less visibility. The cargo … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines Cargo implements solution for temperature-sensitive pharma airfreight
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Asiana Airlines takes delivery of its first A350 XWB
Asiana Airlines of South Korea has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the 12th airline to operate the world’s newest and most efficient twin engine wide body airliner. Asiana’s A350-900 is configured with a three class layout with a total of 311 seats, comprising 28 in Business Smartium, convertible to fully flat beds, 36 in Economy Smartium and 247 in the main cabin. Altogether Asiana has ordered 30 A350s and will initially operate the aircraft on flights within Asia. From the third … [Read more...] about Asiana Airlines takes delivery of its first A350 XWB
Airbus delivers first ever A321neo to Virgin America
Airbus has delivered the first-ever A321neo. The latest generation aircraft powered by CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines was handed over to U.S. airline Virgin America, an all-Airbus operator, at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. “After Virgin America having been the first customer signing for the A320neo back in December 2010, we are today delighted to deliver the first A321neo to them,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus Chief Operating Officer and President Commercial Aircraft. “With … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers first ever A321neo to Virgin America
AAR Amsterdam ranked no. 1, named outstanding component repair provider by NATO
AAR’s Aircraft Component Repair facility in Amsterdam has been named “Outstanding Source of Repair” and ranked No. 1 among all Component Source of Repair (SOR) facilities for 2016 by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) and the International Aerospace Management Company (IAMCO), which manages maintenance work for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. AAR has received this prestigious recognition three times since 2005. AAR Aircraft Component Repair in Amsterdam was cited for its … [Read more...] about AAR Amsterdam ranked no. 1, named outstanding component repair provider by NATO
ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft
The 36-State ICAO Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. Contained in a new Volume III to Annex 16 of the Chicago Convention (Environmental Protection), the aircraft CO2 emissions measure represents the world’s first global design certification standard governing CO2 emissions for any industry sector. The Standard will apply to new aircraft type designs from 2020, … [Read more...] about ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft
ANTONOV Airlines transports giant helicopter from its new UK headquarters
ANTONOV Airlines has carried out its first charter operation from its new UK headquarters at London Stansted Airport using machinery, which it designed to speed up loading of a giant helicopter. The cargo, a British-manufactured helicopter measuring almost 4.4 metres high, travelled from the UK to Southeast Asia on one of the airline’s seven AN-124-100 freighters. It was loaded at the Diamond Hanger at London Stansted Airport, the new UK home of ANTONOV … [Read more...] about ANTONOV Airlines transports giant helicopter from its new UK headquarters
