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
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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
Delta Orders 10 more A321s
After announcing orders for 30 incremental Airbus A321ceo aircraft just last month, Atlanta, Georgia – based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 10 more of the aircraft. The agreement was announced today at the Paris Air Show. Like previous Delta orders for the A321, the 10 aircraft announced are for the Current Engine Option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member. The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last year. Delta now has ordered a total of 122 … [Read more...] about Delta Orders 10 more A321s
flydubai renews contract with Mercator to boost cargo operations
Dubai-based airline, flydubai, and Mercator, a global provider of software platforms and product-enabled solutions to the travel and transport industry, have announced the signing of a seven-year extension to their air cargo management contract. The renewal agreement reaffirms the continuation of the strategic partnership initiated in 2012, designed to provide flydubai with a next-generation technology platform that enables the end-to-end management of air cargo operations and cargo revenue … [Read more...] about flydubai renews contract with Mercator to boost cargo operations
