IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will now offer Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods. IAG Cargo said the solution is a welcome addition to its Constant Climate cold chain service. Using the latest technology, Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers monitor the position, temperature, battery level and humidity and can run for 170 without needing to be recharged. The innovative containers … [Read more...] about IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
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Cathay hopes SAF purchase sends ‘right signal’
Cathay Pacific has signed an offtake agreement with Aemetis for the supply of 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with delivery scheduled to start in the next 3 years. Cathay Pacific chief Augustus Tang said the airline hopes it sends the right signal to the SAF industry to encourage the much-needed investment and scaling up of its supply chain. Under the agreement, Aemetis will start delivering the supply in 2025 from San Francisco International … [Read more...] about Cathay hopes SAF purchase sends ‘right signal’
New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
In its second quarter financial results, leading North American carrier United Airlines recorded the highest second quarter revenue in the company history, delivering a profitable quarter for the first time since COVID-19 began, all this despite record-high fuel prices. In the second quarter, through a combination of cargo-only and passenger flights, United transported around 275 million pounds of freight, including COVID-19 vaccines and other essential supplies, which included nearly 33 … [Read more...] about United Airlines emerges stronger on the other side
Etihad to offer more belly space to China next month
Etihad Cargo will introduce an additional 30 tonnes of belly capacity via two weekly direct passenger flights to Guangzhou using a Boeing 777 starting 10 October, subject to regulatory approvals. This latest addition to the carrier’s network means that Etihad will become the first international airline to operate long-haul passenger and cargo services to China’s top three gateways since the start of the pandemic. In July, the carrier announced the introduction of direct passenger flights … [Read more...] about Etihad to offer more belly space to China next month
Vietnamese travel airline makes pivot to cargo
Vietnam’s Vietravel Airlines is planning to launch new cargo airline VUAir Cargo in cooperation with logistics player Asean Cargo Gateway (ACG). Vietravel Airlines will have control with 51 percent stake with the remaining shares (49 percent) going to ACG. The cargo airline will focus on goods between Vietnam and large factories in Asia such as China, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand. VUAir Cargo is looking to use a fleet of up to four B737-800F freighters in the first year, with plans to … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travel airline makes pivot to cargo
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