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
Airports
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
Airports Company South Africa sharpens focus on infrastructure for air cargo
Airports Company South Africa is ramping up its efforts to support growth of air cargo traffic with initiatives that will ease congestion and expand warehouse space in the short term and infrastructure developments that will develop capacity in the longer term. Speaking after this week’s Air Cargo Africa conference and exhibition in Ekurhuleni, the general manager of O. R. Tambo International Airport, Bongiwe Pityi, said that while air cargo tonnages are currently under pressure, … [Read more...] about Airports Company South Africa sharpens focus on infrastructure for air cargo
Frankfurt airport receives “Excellence Award” in air cargo
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) has been recognized as "highly acclaimed" in the best international airport category of the "STAT Trade Times International Award for Excellence in Air Cargo". The award was presented to Fraport by the renowned "STAT Trade Times International" magazine on the occasion of the "Air Cargo Africa" international trade fair, which is currently being held in Johannesburg (South Africa). Frankfurt Airport had already been recognized as the best international freight … [Read more...] about Frankfurt airport receives “Excellence Award” in air cargo