Swiss WorldCargo’s ground handling partner Cargologic has obtained certification as a “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” (CEIV) from IATA for the handling of pharmaceutical products at Zurich Airport. The certification further assures cool chain integrity to customers throughout Swiss WorldCargo global network, the carrier said. The Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) was created by IATA to support the air transport industry … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo’s handler Cargologic awarded CEIV at Zurich
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Air Berlin, Etihad in German codeshare ruling victory
Air Berlin and parent Etihad Airways have won an appeal against a Braunschweig administrative court ruling in Germany issued late last month which required them to cease codesharing on thirty-one routes beyond 15 January. In a statement, the German carrier said the Higher Administrative Court in Lüneburg had ordered the German civil aviation authority (Luftfahrt-Bundesamt - LBA) to approve twenty-six of the thirty-one disputed codeshare routes until 26 March 2016 - the end of the current … [Read more...] about Air Berlin, Etihad in German codeshare ruling victory
Kenya Airways to sell four B777-200ERs to Omni Air Int’l
Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, has announced that Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International to purchase two B777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from Kenya Airways’ board. Omni Air International is a US based airline providing global passenger ACMI, wet lease and charter programmes. The successful sale of the aircraft follows Cabot Aviation’s appointment in August 2015 as Kenya Airways’exclusive … [Read more...] about Kenya Airways to sell four B777-200ERs to Omni Air Int’l
Kenya Airways to sell four B777-200ERs to Omni Air Int'l
Cabot Aviation, a division of Air Partner and a leading aircraft remarketing broker, has announced that Kenya Airways has entered into a sale agreement with Omni Air International to purchase two B777-200 ER aircraft, following approval from Kenya Airways’ board. Omni Air International is a US based airline providing global passenger ACMI, wet lease and charter programmes. The successful sale of the aircraft follows Cabot Aviation’s appointment in August 2015 as Kenya Airways’exclusive … [Read more...] about Kenya Airways to sell four B777-200ERs to Omni Air Int'l
Jet Airways announces new European gateway
India's Jet Airways has announced the launch of daily non-stop services between India and Amsterdam from 27 March A330-300 aircraft. India’s second-biggest airline will operate two daily non-stop flights to Amsterdam Schiphol, one each from its home hubs in Mumbai and New Delhi. It will also operate a daily flight from Toronto to Amsterdam. … [Read more...] about Jet Airways announces new European gateway
Virgin Atlantic said be considering A350-1000 order
Virgin Atlantic is set to announce an order for up to twelve A350-1000s according to a report in Bloomberg. Quoting unnamed sources, the news wire said the UK carrier is expected to acquire nine of the aircraft with the remainder to be leased. The move, should reports prove accurate, is the result of Virgin’s analysis into replacements for its B747-400 fleet. Both the A350 and the B777 aircraft are said to be under consideration with delivery time being a critical factor in the decision. Last … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic said be considering A350-1000 order