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
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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
AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
AMI opened its Spot Rate desk - specialising in live market quotes - in 2007. The Spot Rate team originally comprised three members and has now grown to ten, based in both London and Manchester; it now handles 60% of AMI’s total airfreight business in the UK. The success of the concept has led to the establishment of similar operations within AMI’s USA and Australian operations. The one millionth UK spot rate quote was requested by AMI agent customer Darielle Moynes, of PSS … [Read more...] about AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
As part of the continuing effort to accelerate aerospace innovation, Boeing and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next ecoDemonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter will test emerging technologies, such as propulsion advancements and flight deck innovations. The ecoDemonstrator program, now in its fifth iteration, serves as a series of flying testbeds designed to improve … [Read more...] about Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
Satair Group and Safran Nacelles sign lifetime contract
Satair Group has signed its first major contract with Safran Nacelles, covering global lifetime supply chain services for engine nacelle parts and components used on Airbus A340-500/600 jetliners. Under the terms of the agreement, Satair Group has now assumed responsibility over Safran Nacelles’ entire supply chain for the A340 nacelle elements, carrying out support duties through the lifetimes of the four-engine aircraft. There are currently 90 A340-500/600s in operation, and … [Read more...] about Satair Group and Safran Nacelles sign lifetime contract
Etihad Airways Engineering partners with DHL
Etihad Airways Engineering, the largest commercial aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider in the Middle East, has signed a Letter of Intent with DHL Supply Chain, the contract logistics specialist within Deutsche Post DHL Group, to outsource its entire internal logistics functions. DHL Supply Chain will manage stores, local transport movements and associated supply chain planning at the Etihad Airways Engineering hub at Abu Dhabi International … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways Engineering partners with DHL