Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air and Unilode Aviation Solutions have renewed their longstanding ULD management partnership for another 10 years. Since 2011 Unilode has supported Gulf Air’s significant fleet growth and route network extension with supply, management, maintenance and digital services as well as accessories management. The renewed agreement will see the service provider continue to supply pallets, as well as lighter and more durable AKE containers from its ULD pool, including … [Read more...] about Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership
Carriers
Qatar Airways secures Li-batt certification
Qatar Airways has added another IATA badge under its belt as the airline became the second carrier in the world to be awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. The airline’s plan is to work with global partners, ground handlers, shippers, and freight forwarders to ensure a solid and common understanding of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways secures Li-batt certification
American selects new head of sales for cargo
American Airlines Cargo has selected Indy Bolina as head of global sales effective January 2023. The young executive started his career with the carrier in London in 2017 and has led people development and resource teams that work in partnership with multiple organizations across the airline, including cargo. This announcement follows the promotion of Brian Hodges to Managing Director, Strategy & Planning in October of this year. Hodges, who has held multiple roles within cargo for more … [Read more...] about American selects new head of sales for cargo
SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) inaugurated its new operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED). The highly equipped 2-story building, complete with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, covers an area of 50,000 square metres and can accommodate more than 1,100 staff. SAUDIA says the control centre will serve as a key enabler of Saudi’s aviation strategy, under a much broader national transport and logistics strategy, supporting efforts to make JED … [Read more...] about SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
Korean-Asiana merger secures China’s approval
The Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China (MOFCOM) announced its approval of Korean Air’s business combination with Asiana Airlines on December 26. MOFCOM has demanded that the merged Korean Air-Asiana entity reduce its market share due to competition concerns, to which Korean Air has submitted remedies proposing to transfer slots to any new airlines wishing to start air services on nine routes where both Korean Air and Asiana Airlines operate. Five of the nine routes have … [Read more...] about Korean-Asiana merger secures China’s approval
Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) has for the first time used Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ for several cargo flights in November and December this year. The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is supplied by Neste at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The Japanese all-cargo carrier is making consistent efforts to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel, which has been widely acknowledged as a key element in helping to achieve aviation’s emission … [Read more...] about Nippon Cargo Airlines now uses SAF
