Lufthansa Cargo and Jettainer have initiated a pilot scheme to test the impact of lightweight containers on the air cargo carrier's environmental performance and transport costs. The trial of the new containers will provide information about their weight advantages and shed light on the behaviour of containers made of composite materials compared with their conventional aluminium counterparts, the duo said. For this purpose, a total of 1,000 containers from four manufacturers will be used in … [Read more...] about Luft Cargo and Jettainer start ULD pilot
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US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid
US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid A broad coalition of US airline and aerospace industry trade groups is reportedly seeking a US$4 billion slice of the economic stimulus package being mulled over by the incoming Obama administration, Dow Jones reported. The funds would be used to kick-start modernisation of the country's antiquated air traffic control system through equipping aircraft with satellite-based navigation technology. The plan is outlined in a letter to government officials … [Read more...] about US airline groups seek US$4 billion in aid
India : Jeppesen to establish office in Hyderabad
Aviation solution provider, Jeppesen has announced plans to grow its presence in India through a new office in Hyderabad by early 2009. The company already supports the majority of airline operators in India with flight critical services and by establishing a local presence in India. Jeppesen will support India’s expanding aviation and other transportation markets, the company said. The office will be led by Max Ali, Jeppesen’s general manager for the Hyderabad location from … [Read more...] about India : Jeppesen to establish office in Hyderabad
Rapiscan awarded US$3M contract
Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading global supplier of security inspection systems, announced recently that it has received a US$3 million contract from an undisclosed US-based freight forwarder for multiple Rapiscan MVXR5000 multiview hold baggage screening systems. The systems are to be used to screen air cargo aboard passenger planes within the US under the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). Under the CCSP in accordance with the … [Read more...] about Rapiscan awarded US$3M contract
FreightScan
FreightScan, a leader in the development and deployment of innovative technology solutions for the freight and logistics industry, announced it has appointed Melih Sindel as VP of engineering for the company. Sindel will be responsible for all engineering and product development as FreightScan advances its suite of cargo scanning and security systems. Sindel brings more than 20 years of management and product development experience at leading technology companies. His areas of expertise … [Read more...] about FreightScan
Saab and Tata sign letter of intent in India
Saab and Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) have signed a letter of intent regarding establishment of an Aeronautical Design and Development Centre (ADDC) in India. With the aim of serving the global aeronautical market, the centre will create design and development capabilities within India for both military and civil aeronautical applications. This would be a long term relationship with Saab undertaking to transfer technology and competencies in the aerospace sector. The design and … [Read more...] about Saab and Tata sign letter of intent in India
