Qatar Airways Cargo and Envirotainer have joined forces to offer the Releye solution for shipping temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals to where they are needed most. The airline said the more sustainable solution, alongside their extensive network capabilities, can help reduce CO2 emissions for shipments by up to 90 percent. The company added that the collaboration underscores ongoing commitment to investing in the latest technologies to meet the needs of the life sciences sector. The … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways adds Envirotainer’s Releye solution
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Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
On 25 May, Korean Air graced an event hosted by Incheon International Airport Corporation at the Grand Hyatt Incheon to reveal its IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification, which it earlier received in April. Lithium batteries comprise 10 percent of the airline’s overall cargo volume and it expects the certification to further enhance its reputation in safe and reliable air cargo services. In December 2022, Korean Airline joined a working … [Read more...] about Asia’s carriers earn CEIV Li-batt certification
Singapore Airlines returns to profit as cargo dips
SIA Group is set to distribute dividends to stakeholders as the airline and aviation company posted its highest net profit in its 76-year history. Strong passenger demand from the start of April 2022 when Singapore fully opened its borders resulted in record revenue, operating profit and passenger load factor for the group in FY 2022/2023. The group posted a record net profit of S$2.157 billion for the year, versus the S$962 million net loss recorded in the previous year. SIA and Scoot … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines returns to profit as cargo dips
Air Canada connects to SEA with interline deal
Shipments on Air Canada flights can now make their way to the shores of India and Southeast Asia with a new cargo interline agreement between the carrier and Emirates SkyCargo. The Canadian airline told customers last week that they can now easily find and book interline cargo shipments through Emirates SkyCargo flights, including for services between the Americas and Southeast Asia and India, via key European hubs. This latest development follows the memorandum of understanding (MoU) … [Read more...] about Air Canada connects to SEA with interline deal
Sichuan Airlines welcomes first A330P2F in China
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing , on 16 May announced the re-delivery of China’s first-ever converted A330 P2F aircraft on lease to its customer, Sichuan Airlines. The A330 was converted by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) with Shanghai Technologies Aerospace Company Limited (STARCO) at its facilities in Shanghai Pudong. This is the first conversion of its type for EFW to be completed in China. The freighter, equipped with Rolls-Royce … [Read more...] about Sichuan Airlines welcomes first A330P2F in China
Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
Neste is strengthening its position as world's leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel or SAF with the announced completion of its €1.6 billion refinery expansion in Singapore. The completion of the refinery construction, which was carried out during a pandemic, is expected to double Neste’s production capacity in Singapore. It brings the refinery’s yearly capacity to 2.6 million tonnes, of which up to 1 million tonnes can be SAF. Neste has established a supply chain to … [Read more...] about Changi secures SAF supply with Neste expansion
