Maximus Air's CEO Mohamed Ebrahim Al Qassimi has said his cargo airline is planning an expansion in 2015, according to local media reports. A year after temporarily halting its A300 fleet amid low demand, and undergoing restructuring, Al Qassimi said that "Maximus Air is on the rise again." “We are delighted about recent progress,” said Al Qassimi. “Our aircraft are receiving more bookings right across the fleet and we are firming up plans for expansion in … [Read more...] about UAE’s Maximus Air plans 2015 expansion
Freight Forwarders
Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
Following the decision by Scotland to remain in the United Kingdom, the trade association that represents freight forwarders throughout the UK, says that it is business as usual. British International Freight Association (BIFA) director general, Robert Keen says: “The decision to vote against independence has removed a period of huge uncertainty for our members. “They can now get on with doing what they do best: Facilitating the UK’s international trade and assisting … [Read more...] about Business as usual in Scotland, says BIFA
IAG Cargo partners with IFLN
IAG Cargo, the freight operation of International Airlines Group (IAG), has signed up logistics network IFLN as a preferred global forwarder partner. Under the terms of the agreement, IFLN can use the carrier’s network of more than 350 global destinations while IAG Cargogains access to IFLN’s freight forwarder network. David Shepherd, head of commercial at IAG Cargo, commented: “By partnering with IAG Cargo, IFLN will benefit from one of the … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo partners with IFLN
JetBlue names new CEO
JetBlue Airways has appointed Robin Hayes as new chief executive officer. Hayes is the company’s current president; he would succeed current CEO Dave Barger beginning 16 February 2015. Barger will serve on the JetBlue Board of Directors until that date. “On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to congratulate Robin on this appointment and thank Dave for his extraordinary contributions to JetBlue for more than 16 years. Dave’s talent, intellect, and … [Read more...] about JetBlue names new CEO
Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Norwegian is now offering airfreight services from Oakland International Airport to Oslo-Gardermoen and Stockholm-Arlanda. Norwegian offers drop off at Oakland, where the bonded, cold storage international Container Freight Station is located at 1 Allan Sheppard Way. It accepts all types of general and perishable cargo with the exception of dangerous goods, live animals, human remains, and out sized pieces. Airfreight is flown on the environmentally-friendly B787 Dreamliner out of … [Read more...] about Norwegian offers airfreight from Oakland
Cathay Pacific launches Wine LIFT
Cathay Pacific Cargo has launched the latest addition to its range of specialised airfreight products – Wine LIFT. Reflecting Hong Kong’s increasing status as a hub for the global wine trade, Wine LIFT provides wine merchants and customers with a service specifically tailored to meet their requirements for transporting wine in a safe and timely manner. Wine LIFT provides complete peace-of-mind to customers, with shipments being handled by teams experienced in transporting fragile … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific launches Wine LIFT
