Earlier this week China Airlines approved the usage of Releye RLP containers on its aircraft, which means more capacity to meet the demand for air transport of temperature-controlled cargo like test kits and vaccines. The Taipei-based carrier can now offer the new Envirotainer product across its network of over 115 airports as another option for its growing premium pharma service. The new product is ideal for shipments that require the strictest temperature control active containers. Bryan … [Read more...] about China Airlines joins list of carriers to offer Releye RLP
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Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
Lufthansa announced in June that it was set to take in another factory fresh 777 freighter to add to its fleet by the end of this year. This would bring the German airline’s cargo fleet to a total of 15 full freighters when the aircraft commences service. Payload Asia got a chance to chat with Lufthansa about its cargo fleet and why the twin-engine Boeing 777F, with payload of 103 tonnes, is the ideal jet for its cargo operations. From a pilot's perspective, how many hours of simulated or … [Read more...] about Lufthansa on what to expect when flying a 777 freighter
ANA Cargo deploys B767 freighter for NRT-PEK flights
In response to increased demand, ANA Cargo will deploy its Boeing 767 freighter to connect Beijing and Tokyo with two round trip flights each week every Tuesday and Friday starting July 2. The airline will connect Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) and will operate its B767F in response to increasing demand for e-commerce shipments as well as PC-related parts and other electronic components. Also read: ANA to draft B767 freighters for … [Read more...] about ANA Cargo deploys B767 freighter for NRT-PEK flights
AirAsia ramps up cargo services with blockchain technology
Airlines under the AirAsia Group are further strengthening their cargo footprint by marketing and selling available cargo spaces on flights with blockchain platform Freightchain. This will allow airlines within the group to fully interline its flights digitally with other carriers, allowing for a faster and more on-demand connectivity to transport cargo across Southeast Asia and other regions. The digital platform, considered the word’s first air cargo network based on blockchain, will … [Read more...] about AirAsia ramps up cargo services with blockchain technology
SF Airlines maps out ongoing and future growth plans
Regardless of what you know or what you may not know about SF Airlines, it still has the largest cargo air fleet in China. SF Airlines belongs to SF Holding, considered the largest integrated logistics service provider in China. In a year when transport capacity congestion was seen throughout global supply chains, SF Airlines saw significant changes to its air network layout, which saw international volumes jump 400 percent versus the previous year. In total, the carrier operated 45,000 … [Read more...] about SF Airlines maps out ongoing and future growth plans
Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
Baku-based Silk Way West Airlines has been awarded its good distribution practice (GDP) certification after successfully completing an in-depth audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants, a trusted external party with a strong track record in the pharmaceutical industry. GDP is a standard based on principles adopted by the European Union and recommended by the World Health Organization. In line with these requirements, medicines must be obtained from a licensed supply chain and stored, … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures GDP pharma certification
