German cargo handler Celebi Cargo Frankfurt has upgraded to the latest version of the Hermes air cargo management system. Hermes IT and cargo experts were on hand during the switchover with both Celebi stations at FRA upgraded overnight and back to ‘business as usual’ by early the next morning. Yuval Baruch, CEO Hermes, said: "We are very pleased that such an important air cargo market like Germany has reacted so positively to a strategic company goal to upgrade all customers to … [Read more...] about Celebi upgrades air cargo management system
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Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
Jettainer is taking over the management and servicing of all the air-freight containers for the Thomas Cook Group Airlines. One of the new ultra-light containers was symbolically handed over at the signing ceremony on 5 May 2015 at the “transport logistic” / Air Cargo Europe exhibition in Munich. Jettainer has already been working for Condor since 2006. As part of the extension of the cooperation arrangement, a joint agreement has now been signed to cover Thomas Cook … [Read more...] about Jettainer manages ULDs for Thomas Cook
MAS signs for SITA flight tracking
Malaysia Airlines will be the first carrier to implement global flight tracking using SITA OnAir’s AIRCOM FlightTracker, starting this summer. The airline has already conducted extensive testing of the technology, which uses existing equipment and re-purposes air traffic control data. This ground-based software upgrade allows airlines to follow aircraft positions and identify any unexpected deviations or gaps in position reports. Because it utilises existing equipment, the solution is … [Read more...] about MAS signs for SITA flight tracking
Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Drones will soon be used to deliver packages in Switzerland as part of a pilot project by Swiss Post. Tests are already underway in the US in a collaboration with Swiss WorldCargo, using drones by California manufacturer Matternet, a firm primarily focused on developing airborne options for health care in developing countries. The goal of the pilot project in Switzerland will be to test the potential of the technology, said a Swiss Post spokesman. Mountain deliveries are … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo to test drone deliveries
Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Jettainer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo AG, has been certified according to ISO 9001 following an extensive audit. The certification proves that the company has an effective quality management system in all its corporate divisions. As an external service provider, Jettainer operates and manages the 'world’s largest' container and pallet fleet for 16 airlines in all. Martin Kraemer, head of marketing & PR at Jettainer, said: “As a services provider, … [Read more...] about Jettainer obtains ISO 9001 certification
Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
An e-freight workshop held in Bangkok at the beginning of April has inspired the Thai air cargo community to speed up e-AWB adoption in the country. The seminar, organised by Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) and Worldwide Information Network (WIN), was well attended by airlines, and a mix of independent and multinational forwarder members of local associations including the Thai Airfreight Forwarders Association (TAFA) and the Thai International Freight Forwarders Association (TIFFA). The … [Read more...] about Thai freight forwarders gather to mobilise e-AWB
