A Lufthansa Cargo MD-11F freighter is now flying around the world with the footprints of 24 children on its fuselage as a flying ambassador for the aid organisation Cargo Human Care. The colourful design symbolises the motto ‘Step by step. Giving children a future’. Th e footprints on the 61 metre-long fuselage are from girls and boys who are currently being looked after by Cargo Human Care. Th e association runs an orphanage for around 120 children nearby the Kenyan capital and also supports … [Read more...] about Lufthansa unveils 48 foot freighter for charity

Meridiana is flying with wide-body B767 aircraft and narrow-body B737 aircraft, with a capacity of about 10 tonnes and ECS expects to generate a good 4,000 tonnes perannum by transporting a vast amount of DGR and perishable commodities. Th e ECS Group has begun representing Meridiana as worldwide general sales and service agent (GSSA), servicing the airline with total cargo management throughout its whole supply chain. ECS sells the complete Meridiana product from all its numerous stations … [Read more...] about ECS signs GSSA deal with Italy’s Meridiana

Th e European Commission has come out swinging in an attempt to protect its beleaguered airline industry with a new Aviation Strategy for Europe. Describing it as a milestone initiative “to boost Europe’s economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position,” the strategy consists of four core priorities. Th e move is aimed at ensuring the European aviation sector “remains competitive and reaps the benefits of a fast-changing and developing global economy. A … [Read more...] about New Aviation Strategy for Europe

TIACA has raised a warning flag over Europe’s Union Customs Code (UCC) which comes into effect in less than six months, saying in a note to its members that the UCC will have a “considerable impact on businesses importing into, or exporting from, the European Union (EU).” Th e pending regulations set to come into effect in May 2016 look to impose an obligation on &&shippers && forwarders to provide financial guarantees such as to cover duty payments and for the use of … [Read more...] about Air freight concerned about new EU Customs Code

From March next year, IAG Cargo is replacing its remaining A321 with wide-body B777-200s between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. Th e twice daily service will be particularly beneficial to Israel’s fast-growing time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals sector, according to IAG Cargo. Customers will now benefit from a daily lift of 29 tonnes; representing a net increase of 2,500 tonnes in summer 2016 vs the same time this year, an increase of 72 per cent. Israel is a major manufacturer … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo upsizes London-Tel Aviv

IAG Cargo has significantly increased its European network by adding 26 new stations via its Vueling network. A total of 128 European stations are now available on IAG Cargo’s network; giving customers even more point to point connection options. Th e new stations will open up export to businesses in Europe’s smaller, provincial airports in addition to bigger European hubs. IAG Cargo’s time definite EuroConnector service will allow businesses to ship goods under 300 kilos in, out of and around … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo expands its EuroConnector service