Precision Aircraft Solutions has received FAA approval for a new maximum zero fuel weight (MZFW) increase on both winglet- and non-winglet-equipped Precision Conversions freighters. The most recent upgrade authorisation allows Precision to further increase MZFW as high as 200,000 lbs. (90,718 kg) to 12,000 lbs. (5,443 kg) over the OEM highest certificated MZFW for Rolls-Royce- and Pratt & Whitney-powered 757s. This translates to gross structural payloads of up to 84,000 lbs. (38,101 kg) … [Read more...] about Precision gets winglet 757MZFW upgrade approval
Freight Forwarders
Positive outlook for K+N’s perishable business
Kuehne + Nagel is one of LAN CARGO’s key customers and, within northern South America, the most important shipper of flowers. The two companies share a long commercial relationship that has strengthened over time. Pablo Canales, executive director of LAN CARGO Colombia, interviewed Chistian Lüchau, regional perishables manager for Central and South America at Kuehne + Nagel, about the challenges the industry faces in the region, the companies’ commercial relationship as … [Read more...] about Positive outlook for K+N’s perishable business
TAM Cargo appoints new executive director
Luis Quintiliano has been named TAM Cargo’s executive director. With 16 years of experience, this industrial engineer, who has specialised in Marketing and Business Administration and has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, is leaving LAN CARGO after a successful tenure as vice president of cargo operations. Here, he shares with us about his expectations on his new appointment. What challenges are you facing in the new role? Luis Quintiliano (LQ): The association of the … [Read more...] about TAM Cargo appoints new executive director
Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Hawaiian Airlines filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to begin service this summer between Tokyo International Airport at Haneda (HND) and Kona International Airport (KOA) on Hawai'i Island. The airline's action was prompted by the US DOT's decision last month to review the public interest served by Delta Air Lines' Seattle-Tokyo route after Delta reduced its frequency from daily to seasonal. "This route would provide unmatched public benefit by improving US … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air applies for Tokyo-Kona service
Trans Global Projects buys rival Swiss logistics firm
Trans Global Projects has expanded its presence in Europe with the acquisition of rival Swiss logistics firm NATCO AG. Project specialist NATCO AG has been operating in Switzerland for more than 35 years, positioning itself as an exclusive, high quality service provider in the industrial projects and heavy lift sector. Air freight is a further specialisation of the company, while road and sea cargo services are also provided. Offering a similar range of services as Trans Global Projects does … [Read more...] about Trans Global Projects buys rival Swiss logistics firm
AmSafe Bridport hires new sales mngr for EMEA
AmSafe Bridport, a provider of cargo protection and restraint systems, has appointed Dia Romanowicz as sales manager for the company’s thermal protection business. She will be responsible for expanding sales of the Tyvek Air Cargo Cover range within Europe, the Middle-East and Africa (EMEA). Romanowicz brings several years of experience in temperature-controlled packaging sales to the role having worked extensively with clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and clinical research … [Read more...] about AmSafe Bridport hires new sales mngr for EMEA
