Mechanical failures, equipment malfunctions or technical issues discovered during scheduled maintenance, can all result in an aircraft having to remain grounded (Aircraft on Ground – AOG) until the necessary parts are sourced and repairs have been completed. AOG requirements are increasing and changing, given that international travel and cargo demand is on the rise, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) service providers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are becoming more … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo launches AEROSPACE product
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The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
Emirates SkyCargo freighter A6-EFV was delivered in July 2024 without livery and was deployed immediately to serve the booming global demand. This week, it has rolled out of Emirates Engineering as the first freighter to don the airline’s distinctive new livery colours. Over the course of eight days, a team of specialists from Emirates Engineering’s in-house paint shop applied the refreshed livery. The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the … [Read more...] about The first of Emirates SkyCargo’s freighters receives new signature livery
JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it has joined the community organized by Narita International Airport Corporation and successfully obtained the “CEIV Lithium Batteries (Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Lithium Batteries*) certification”. This quality certification program for the air transport of lithium batteries was established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). To meet the stringent requirements of the CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, JAL … [Read more...] about JAL obtains IATA CEIV lithium batteries certification
Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of the world’s largest international airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation, one of the leading cargo airlines in Africa, to explore ways to boost global trade to and from the continent. Astral Aviation operates an extensive intra-Africa network of 50 destinations served via scheduled and adhoc charters. Matched with Emirates SkyCargo’s vast global network of over 145 destinations and fleet of passenger aircraft and … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost global trade to and from Africa
The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for January 2025
The Cathay Group released its traffic figures for January 2025. Chief Customer and Commercial Officer Lavinia Lau said: “The Cathay Group has got off to a strong start in 2025. Over the Lunar New Year travel peak, on 25 January Cathay Pacific and HK Express combined carried over 110,000 passengers, marking a new post-pandemic record for the number of passengers carried on a single day. “As a Group, we are continuing to enhance our passenger network for our customers and for Hong Kong as we … [Read more...] about The Cathay Group releases traffic figures for January 2025
Etihad Cargo supports global flower movements for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has demonstrated its commitment to supporting global trade with the transport of over 500 tonnes of fresh flowers from Nairobi, Kenya, to key markets in Europe for Valentine's Day and European Mother's Day. Leveraging its state-of-the-art cool chain solutions, including its IATA CEIV-certified FreshForward product, Etihad Cargo has ensured the efficient delivery of some of the world's most sought-after blooms. Kenya is one of the … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo supports global flower movements for Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day
