Oman Air is set operate its first dedicated cargo aircraft with the announced order and delivery of the operator's first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The Muscat-based carrier said the arrival of the freighter conversion, completed at Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering (STAECO) in China, will contribute to the growth of Oman’s air cargo logistics sector. The aircraft can carry up to 23.9 tonnes of freight and has a flight range of 3,750 kilometres, with up to 20 percent lower … [Read more...] about Oman Air set to fly first dedicated freighter
Carriers
Awery rolls out solution for onboard couriers
Press release Awery Aviation Software (Awery) has launched a quoting, booking, and tracking platform for onboard couriers, supported by a mobile app, to bridge an industry communication gap flagged by the software developer. Awery OBC, the latest addition to the developer’s suite of enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, provides a centralised system to automate quotes, book couriers, track shipments, and send invoices by digitalising the entire shipment journey. “Onboard … [Read more...] about Awery rolls out solution for onboard couriers
Vietnam Airlines joins the AAPA
Vietnam Airlines is the latest member to join the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), as announced by a press release on 14 November, with immediate effect. As part of the AAPA, Vietnam Airlines will participate in the Association's meetings and joint activities, where members can stay updated and exchange information about the trends in the aviation industry. Airline members also receive in-depth insights, forecasts, and advice from the group's regular monthly distribution. On … [Read more...] about Vietnam Airlines joins the AAPA
AirAsia X, Unilode renew partnership until 2027
Unilode Aviation Solutions and medium-, long-haul carrier AirAsia X have extended their full-service ULD management partnership until 2027. The two have been working together since 2009 and the partnership has been renewed twice in the past 14 years. Unilode manages the ULD supply for AirAsia X's current fleet of 14 A330 aircraft. The carrier will acquire three more widebody aircraft by the end of this year with plans to grow further over the next few years. AirAsia X currently flies to 19 … [Read more...] about AirAsia X, Unilode renew partnership until 2027
Etihad Cargo launches ‘instant offer rate’ solution
Imagine if you can get competitive air freight rates for your requirements and complete transactions faster. This is exactly what Etihad Cargo’s instant offer rate solution aims to do. The solution, developed with IBS Software, reduces the processing time and can generate prices in seconds based on five key details for bookings and flights across the carrier’s network, including density, departure day, direct or indirect flights, flight demand and requested service. The new system cuts the … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches ‘instant offer rate’ solution
Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member airlines, is the trade association for scheduled international carriers based in the Asia Pacific region1. More than 200 delegates, attendees, and members of the media from around the world are expected at the Assembly, which will be held at Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Delegates from member … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines to host AAPA’s 67th Assembly of Presidents