Preliminary financial performance figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) revealed that Asia Pacific airlines registered US$6.9 billion in aggregate net earnings for the full year 2016. Solid growth in passenger demand, coupled with renewed strength in air cargo markets, helped negate yield pressures resulting from stiff competition, while the fall in jet fuel prices had an ameliorating effect on airline operating costs. During the year 2016, Asia Pacific … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific Airlines Profitability Sustained in 2016
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Road Feeder Service Cool – a world’s first from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo is actively or passively cooled or warmed, not just on board aircraft, but also in road link connections with Lufthansa flight numbers (RFS), where correspondingly equipped vehicles are … [Read more...] about Road Feeder Service Cool – a world’s first from Lufthansa
Road Feeder Service Cool – a world's first from Lufthansa
Lufthansa Cargo is the world's first cargo airline to offer their customers the “Road Feeder Service Cool” (RFS-Cool) booking option, available now. By taking this step, the carrier is developing its range in the cold-chain logistics sector. The new provision will ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo is actively or passively cooled or warmed, not just on board aircraft, but also in road link connections with Lufthansa flight numbers (RFS), where correspondingly equipped vehicles are … [Read more...] about Road Feeder Service Cool – a world's first from Lufthansa
Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux cargo MoU
This unique and ground breaking agreement, the first of its kind in the air cargo industry between a mainline airline and a specialised freighter operator, will allow cooperation between two carriers with complementary strengths and shared values for customer service excellence. The agreement was signed at the Air Cargo Europe event in Munich, Germany in the presence of Mr Francois Bausch, Luxembourg’s Minister of Sustainable Development & Infrastructure. Under the terms of the … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Cargolux cargo MoU
Etihad to be Jettainer’s first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart-ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart-ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status. David Kerr, Senior … [Read more...] about Etihad to be Jettainer’s first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad to be Jettainer's first customer for smart-ULDs
Etihad Airways and Jettainer are extending their cooperation until 2021. The international service partner for outsourced ULD management will continue to manage and maintain the container fleet of the United Arab Emirates’ national airline during the next five years. The introduction of intelligent containers, so-called smart-ULDs, is also planned for this time frame. Smart-ULDs autonomously inform about the containers’ position, temperature or maintenance status. David Kerr, Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Etihad to be Jettainer's first customer for smart-ULDs