AAR has expanded its relationship with flydubai by signing a long-term contract to provide comprehensive flight-hour component support for its new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The Dubai-based airline is set to take delivery of 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft ordered at the 2013 Dubai International Airshow by the end of 2023. This is AAR’s first agreement to support the new aircraft and will utilize the company’s extensive global supply chain network, including its new parts warehouse in … [Read more...] about AAR signs agreement with flyDubai
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Kuehne + Nagel expands global perishables network by more than 150,000 tons
Commodity Forwarders Inc. (CFI), 1974 established by Alfred Kuehlewind as one-man office in Los Angeles shipping strawberries to Europe, operates 14 locations throughout the United States including Alaska and Hawaii with more than 700 employees. The company is specialised in airfreight export and import as well as distribution of seafood, all kinds of agricultural products, flowers and greens. As a leader in the US perishable forwarding industry, CFI differentiates itself through its expertise, … [Read more...] about Kuehne + Nagel expands global perishables network by more than 150,000 tons
Hactl wins new Virgin Atlantic Cargo contract
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed as cargo ground handler for Virgin Australia’s new services from Melbourne to Hong Kong. They will be providing terminal handling and all documentation. The five-times-weekly flights began on July 5th, using Airbus A330-200 aircraft with 14 tonne belly-hold capacity. Cargo sales on these Virgin Australia flights will be marketed by Virgin Atlantic Cargo, which also sells space on Virgin Australia’s existing long-haul … [Read more...] about Hactl wins new Virgin Atlantic Cargo contract
AAT welcomes Royal Brunei Airlines
Asia Airfreight Terminal (AAT) has announced that it has officially been appointment as the cargo terminal operator serving Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) in Hong Kong. The new appointment too effect from the beginning of July 2017. Royal Brunei Airlines is the national flag carrier of Brunei Darussalam, headquartered in its capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The airline operates daily services between Hong Kong and Bandar Seri Begawan utilizing A320-232 / A320-ceo aircraft. AAT is … [Read more...] about AAT welcomes Royal Brunei Airlines
Cathay Pacific selects DHL Supply Chain for10-year contract
DHL Supply Chain has commenced management of all aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul logistics activities for Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon in the airlines’ home base at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), part of a 10-year contract signed earlier this year. The contract will see DHL Supply Chain take overall responsibility for the storage, warehousing and domestic transportation of 80,000 specific aviation part types, components and equipment used to maintain Cathay … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific selects DHL Supply Chain for10-year contract
First U.S. all-cargo airline to Earn CEIV Certification
Amerijet International is the first all-cargo airline of U.S. origin to earn IATA’s CEIV-Pharma certification after being awarded the designation on June 27, 2017. Successful completion of the certification process allows Amerijet to strengthen its promise to exceed the high standards set by the pharmaceutical industry. Amerijet has invested heavily in technology, infrastructure and processes over the last few years to ensure the safe handling and transportation of high-value and … [Read more...] about First U.S. all-cargo airline to Earn CEIV Certification
