FedEx Corp has confirmed the market speculation, as reported by Payload last week, by signing a deal to purchase 50 additional B767-300 freighters in the biggest order ever for the aircraft type, allowing the aircraft maker to extend its production line well into the next decade. The deal, announced in a statement by FedEx includes options for another 50 B767Fs and is worth US$9.97 billion at list prices. FedEx said the aircraft will be delivered by Boeing for its FedEx Express arm beginning … [Read more...] about FedEx confirms order for 50 B767Fs
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Accelya selected by Hawaiian for cargo revenue solution
Accelya, a leading solutions provider of financial and business intelligence solutions to the airline industry, has announced that Hawaiian Airlines has selected Accelya’s REVERA CRA solution to process and optimise its Cargo Revenue Accounting. Hawaiian has been Accelya’s customer for other financial solutions. “We chose Accelya after a thorough evaluation of several CRA solutions in the market. Having used Accelya’s PRA solution, we were impressed with their track record and expertise in … [Read more...] about Accelya selected by Hawaiian for cargo revenue solution
AEI Delivers 3rd B737-400SF to Cargoair
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered the third B737-400SF 11 pallet position to Sofia, Bulgaria based Cargoair. The aircraft, built in 1990 is a high gross weight B737-400 with only 30,000 cycles. Cargoair will operate the aircraft under a long-term contract for the European integrator, DHL. Cargoair currently operates a total of six AEI converted freighters - three B737-300SF and three B737-400SF. The aircraft was modified by Commercial Jet in Miami, … [Read more...] about AEI Delivers 3rd B737-400SF to Cargoair
Hawaiian purchases 3 ATR 72 for inter-island cargo
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., parent of Hawaiian Airlines, has announced plans to acquire three ATR 72 turboprop aircraft in an all-cargo configuration to expand its inter-island shipping services. The new operation will launch in the first half of 2016, starting with flights between Honolulu International Airport (HNL) and Kona International Airport (KOA), Kahului Airport (OGG), Līhuʻe Airport (LIH) and Hilo International Airport (ITO), with well-timed connections from Hawaiian Airlines’ mainland … [Read more...] about Hawaiian purchases 3 ATR 72 for inter-island cargo
HAE Group wins new Turkish contract in US
The HAE Group has announced a new working partnership with Turkish Air Cargo. Having gained this GSSA agreement with one of the world’s leading airlines, HAE is now responsible for all sales and customer service activities of Turkish Air Cargo in the US cities of Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), Dallas Fort Worth (DFW), Portland (PDX) and Seattle (SEA). On 11 July Turkish Air Cargo started its new online direct freighter service from Atlanta (ATL) to Istanbul (IST), operated by an A330-220F … [Read more...] about HAE Group wins new Turkish contract in US
FAA completes Thai audit, cites 3 problems
A US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) team concluded its initial audit of air safety in Thailand with three key problem areas identified. Transport Minister ACM Prajin Juntong said the three problems included a shortage of qualified DCA staff to carry out air safety inspections of airlines — a concern which had also been raised by the ICAO; a lack of qualified staff for aircraft being operated in the country and an incomplete aviation manual, which might be due to lack of staffing, according to … [Read more...] about FAA completes Thai audit, cites 3 problems
