All Nippon Airways inked a deal with IBS Software for the implementation of its cloud-based Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software, iFlight MRO for maintenance of flight training related equipment. The solution will allow ANA to ensure that the various aircraft training equipment including the simulators are maintained and kept ready for operational training of its staff. The system will help manage the maintenance of these equipment besides allowing them to be scheduled for various … [Read more...] about ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
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ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
All Nippon Airways inked a deal with IBS Software for the implementation of its cloud-based Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software, iFlight MRO for maintenance of flight training related equipment. The solution will allow ANA to ensure that the various aircraft training equipment including the simulators are maintained and kept ready for operational training of its staff. The system will help manage the maintenance of these equipment besides allowing them to be scheduled for various … [Read more...] about ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
DB seeks $2.5B damages over air cargo cartel
Schenker AG, the logistics subsidiary of German railway company Deutsche Bahn (DB), will seek damages estimated at US$2.5 billion — approximately US$370 million in the US and US$2.19 billion in Germany including interest — from air cargo carriers found guilty by the US Department of Justice, the European Commission and other international authorities for operating a global price-fixing cartel. The US portion could increase to an estimated US$1.1 billion if the court awards treble … [Read more...] about DB seeks $2.5B damages over air cargo cartel
Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Antti Kuusenmäki will head Finnair Cargo, reporting to Juha Järvinen, Finnair SVP commercial, and managing director of Finnair Cargo. Finnair Cargo Oy is part of Finnair’s new Commercial Division including Finnair’s Commercial department as well as Finnair Travel Retail, Amadeus Finland, Suntours and SMT. As the head of cargo, Antti also joins the leadership team of Finnair’s Commercial Division. "Antti Kuusenmäki has extensive airline experience in both … [Read more...] about Kuusenmäki appointed head of cargo at Finnair
Lufthansa says pilot strike will not affect cargo
Thousands of Lufthansa flights have been cancelled after a pilots' union staged a 21-hour walkout Tuesday. The ongoing labour dispute has already cost the German carrier hundreds of millions of euros. On the other hand, the cargo arm of Lufthansa said in a press statement that it will still operate 100 per cent of its scheduled flights. Germanwings, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Air Dolomiti are not affected by the industrial action. Lufthansa Cargo said that flight … [Read more...] about Lufthansa says pilot strike will not affect cargo
Lufthansa Cargo turns 20
On 30 November two decades ago, Deutsche Lufthansa AG pooled its cargo activities in a separate company. This was the birth of Lufthansa Cargo. Airfreight had always been an important business for Lufthansa and its predecessor companies. But the significance of its cargo activities surged when it created an independent company. Not only did it integrate the cargo business of Deutsche Lufthansa but the cargo flights formerly performed first by German Cargo and later by Lufthansa Cargo Airlines … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo turns 20