The Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo group has said it is currently studying the future of its cargo business and the role of dedicated freighters within that business. The results of this study, expected to be announced by mid-July, cover anything from continuing with the status quo, to drastic action that could include exiting dedicated freighter operations altogether, the group’s senior cargo management said recently. Speaking at a press conference at Amsterdam Airport … [Read more...] about “All options” on the table for AF-KLM group
Aircraft Manufacturers
Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
Kuwait Airways, the national airline of Kuwait, has ordered 25 aircraft including ten A350-900 and 15 A320neo Family aircraft as part of the airlines’ fleet renewal strategy. Kuwait Airlines already operates three A320, three A310, five A300 and four A340 Family aircraft . “We are pleased to sign this deal with Airbus at this juncture of our sixty years journey” said Rasha Al Roumi, Kuwait Airways chairperson. “The A350-900 will strengthen our long haul route development … [Read more...] about Kuwait Airlines orders 25 Airbus aircraft
AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
AAR Corp. announced that its 100 per cent owned subsidiary, Telair International has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the cargo loading system assets of Speyer, Germany-based PFW Aerospace. AAR said the acquisition will enhance Telair's market position as one of the leading suppliers globally of cargo loading and baggage handling systems. Upon completion of a transition period after closing, Telair will transfer the assets to, and perform operations at, its Miesbach, Germany … [Read more...] about AAR aquires cargo loading assets of PFW Aerospace
Air cargo continues fragile recovery: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures showing a small improvement in air freight growth in October, with global freight tonne kilometers (FTK) up four per cent compared with October 2012, with growth in all regions except Africa. IATA said the gradual expansion continues a trend that began in the third quarter as air freight markets have responded to better economic confidence and improved consumer demand. However, performance varies significantly by region, … [Read more...] about Air cargo continues fragile recovery: IATA
Amazon hopes to deliver packages using drones
While more commonly associated with covert operations by military types, the drones could be delivering e-commerce packages as soon as 2015. Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive of Amazon.com, announced recently that his company was working on a system to deliver small packages to customers within 30 minutes or less of ordering them. They will do this using tiny unmanned aircraft that can carry packages weighing around 2kg up to 16km. The only real barrier to the service – … [Read more...] about Amazon hopes to deliver packages using drones
AEI selects first SE Asia conversion centre
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that it has selected AIROD Aerospace Technology Sdn Bhd (AAe) as their fifth authorised AEI Conversion Centre (ACC). AAe has a seven hangar MRO facility and will begin providing AEI B737-300SF & B737-400SF Passenger to Freighter (PTF) Conversions in the first quarter of 2014 for AEI customers. "AEI is very excited to have established NADI & AAe as AEI's fifth ACC and the first in South East Asia. With AAe's comprehensive … [Read more...] about AEI selects first SE Asia conversion centre
