Precision Aircraft Solutions has been awarded the conversions of four former AerCap B757 aircraft for Chinese delivery services company SF Express Co., Ltd. “We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “Converting four aircraft in one calendar year requires real performance and we are pleased that SF has confidence in Precision during this period of growth in … [Read more...] about Precision wins four P2Fs from SF Express
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IATA: Airfreight momentum slows
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing a 3.3 per cent increase in cargo volumes (freight tonne kilometers or FTKs) in April 2015 compared to April in the previous year. While there is growth compared to the same month in 2014, there has been no actual growth in aggregated global cargo volumes since late last year. At a regional level, only the Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern airlines reported growth in April. North American … [Read more...] about IATA: Airfreight momentum slows
TNT opens new air route to Malta
TNT has launched a new air route between its main European air hub in Liege and Malta. The flight will run five times a week on a B737-400 aircraft, with a stopover in Marseilles on both outbound and inbound journeys. The flight arrives at Malta International Airport in the morning and departs in the evening, allowing for afternoon pickup in Malta and next day delivery to all of Europe. Ian Clough, managing director international Europe, said: "The addition of Malta to our European air … [Read more...] about TNT opens new air route to Malta
Siemens carves out airport solutions business
Siemens has announced that from 1 June, its Logistics and Airport Solutions will become an independent company, called Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL), but still continue under the group umbrella. Siemens believes that the ‘carve-out’ will make it easier for the company to compete in a marketplace heavily populated by SMEs. CEO Michael Reichle said: “I am pleased that we now have the necessary flexibility to shape the future of the new … [Read more...] about Siemens carves out airport solutions business
Toll celebrates first day under Japan Post
Toll Group has today celebrated its first official day as part of Japan Post. Japan Post president & CEO Toru Takahashi joined Toll Group managing director Brian Kruger at one of Toll’s Melbourne distribution centres to mark the historic day. Takahashi – whose three-day visit to Australia included visiting sites and meeting employees in Sydney and Melbourne – said he was looking forward to working with Toll to establish Japan Post as a top global logistics player. … [Read more...] about Toll celebrates first day under Japan Post
AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce with new express hub
The AF-KL-MP group’s recent unveiling to air cargo journalists of its brand spanking new €22 million HubExpress facility at Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) in late May, clearly indicates the group still firmly believes in cargo, but just not the ‘old school’ version. While the carrier had insisted over a year ago in a press briefing in Amsterdam that it was redefining its cargo division to focus on higher yield products such as express and pharma, there has been … [Read more...] about AF-KLM boldly embraces e-commerce with new express hub