German cargo handler Celebi Cargo Frankfurt has upgraded to the latest version of the Hermes air cargo management system. Hermes IT and cargo experts were on hand during the switchover with both Celebi stations at FRA upgraded overnight and back to ‘business as usual’ by early the next morning. Yuval Baruch, CEO Hermes, said: "We are very pleased that such an important air cargo market like Germany has reacted so positively to a strategic company goal to upgrade all customers to … [Read more...] about Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
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EASA, IATA move to prevent LOC-I accidents
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the publication of new training requirements for airline pilots to prevent loss of control situations. The upset prevention and recovery training (UPRT) requirements aim to improve safety standards by mitigating loss of control in-flight (LOC-I) accidents. The requirements are based on International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and recommended practices and have been … [Read more...] about EASA, IATA move to prevent LOC-I accidents
Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Qatar Airways announces the next phase of its USA route development with the introduction of three new routes to Los Angeles, Boston and Atlanta. Effective 1 January 2016, Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Los Angeles, California with the airline’s flagship B777 aircraft. From 16 March 2016, the airline will launch daily flights to Boston and will operate its latest flagship A350 XWB. Atlanta, Georgia, will be Qatar Airways’ third new route to the US and will … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds three US routes
Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
Lufthansa Cargo will be delaying the construction of its new cargo centre called LCCneo at the Cargo City North of Frankfurt airport by at least two years. Constructing the LCCneo is a central pillar of the freight carrier’s future programme “Lufthansa Cargo 2020”. Harry Hohmeister, a member of the executive board of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG and chairman of the supervisory board of Lufthansa Cargo AG, said: “Air cargo is a core business for us and … [Read more...] about Lufthasa delays construction of new cargo centre
Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately, and will become Ireland’s only direct all-cargo service to North America. The new service will be operated beginning tomorrow, 1 May with Turkish Cargo’s A330F aircraft. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in early March this year when the airline began making refuelling stops at the airport. Shannon Group, which formally came into being last … [Read more...] about Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
DPDHL sends disaster response team to Nepal
Deutsche Post DHL (DPDHL) Group has deployed their Disaster Response Team (DRT) in Kathmandu, Nepal , following the massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake that has claimed thousands of lives to date in addition to those being severely injured. The international aid community is now gearing up to fly in urgently needed goods like technical equipment, water and food. DPDHL Group's DRT will provide logistics support to help manage the incoming international aid and handle the goods at Tribhuvan Kathmandu … [Read more...] about DPDHL sends disaster response team to Nepal