United Cargo will completely replace its current fleet of LD3 containers with the purchase of 8,500 new Herculight S containers designed by Zodiac Aerospace’s Rotable Equipment division. The Herculight S features a new design and weighs only 121 pounds – one of the lightest containers available. United is the first airline to announce the purchase and use of this container and will begin replacing its current LD3s with Herculight S units later this year. Despite its lighter … [Read more...] about United Cargo adopts Herculight S containers
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Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
Transmile Air Services (TAS) will be renamed and rebranded as Raya Airways Sdn Bhd, operating as the designated national cargo carrier of Malaysia. Since completing the 100 per cent purchase of shares and assets of TAS and separating all business involvement from Transmile Group Bhd in July 2013, the airline has been busy reorganising its structure while continuing to operate domestic and regional freighter services. With a new management team in place, the announcement of the revised … [Read more...] about Raya Airways is the new name for Transmile Air
DHL moves to secure freight capacity
DHL Global Forwarding is responding to global trade growth with freight capacity initiatives designed to support customers in a challenging market environment. These include securing sufficient long term capacity on some of the world’s busiest trade lanes such as, to and from Asia Pacific, where carrier rates are climbing as a result of shortfalls in freight capacity. Roger Crook, CEO DHL Global Forwarding, Freight said, “As global trade picks up – fuelled by spiking … [Read more...] about DHL moves to secure freight capacity
HK Airlines takes on contoured containers
Hong Kong Airlines has placed an order for 40 Nordisk AMV main deck cargo containers for its fleet of A330â€200F aircraft. The container, custom designed by Nordisk Aviation Products in partnership with Airbus, has a base dimension of 96 x 125”, and accommodates sideâ€byâ€side loading of unit load devices (ULDs) on the main deck of the A330â€200F as well as the A300â€600 and A310â€300 converted freighters. The AMV is contoured to match the fuselage sidewalls, allowing carriers to … [Read more...] about HK Airlines takes on contoured containers
Air freight recovery strengthens, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced August 2014 data for global air freight markets showing continued robust growth in air cargo volumes. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.1 per cent in August, compared to August 2013. Capacity grew at a slower pace of 3.4 per cent from the previous year. This is the second strong month for cargo volumes in a row, following the 6.1 per cent year-on-year rise recorded in July. Carriers in all regions reported … [Read more...] about Air freight recovery strengthens, says IATA
Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. Group executive for … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
