Hong Kong’s largest independent air cargo handler Hactl has opened its new ground and cargo handling command centre, dubbed the Integrated Hactl Control Centre or iHCC. Manned 24 hours, 7 days a week, all year round, the command centre will centralise operations control, systems control and maintenance control of the entire SuperTerminal 1 facility---from traffic management at the terminal's truck parks through the functional areas of the terminal up to cargo dispatch activities at the … [Read more...] about Hactl unveils new command centre for SuperTerminal 1
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Etihad powers freight ops with Speedcargo’s AI solutions
Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Cargo has entered into a proof-of-concept agreement with SPEEDCARGO to test its AI-powered products to boost cargo capacity on flights. Martin Drew, SVP sales and cargo at Etihad Aviation Group, said the plan is to assess whether implementing the Singapore-based tech provider’s CARGO EYE and CARGO MIND products could boost efficiency, productivity and revenue returns. CARGO EYE, developed with Microsoft's Time-of-Flight sensing technology, captures imagery of … [Read more...] about Etihad powers freight ops with Speedcargo’s AI solutions
Stewart Angus returns to dnata to lead Europe operations
dnata announced last week the appointment of Stewart Angus as its regional chief executive officer for Europe, effective 29 November. In his new role, Stewart will be based in the UK to lead the company's airport operations at 23 airports across the continent and manage 6,300 employees. Stewart was most recently based in Dubai overseeing airport operations. He left in the summer of 2021 to move to the UK for family reasons. Prior to joining the company, he held various management … [Read more...] about Stewart Angus returns to dnata to lead Europe operations
New Hong Kong carrier taps CASL as ground handler
China Aircraft Services Limited (CASL) has been selected by Hong Kong’s newest airline operator Greater Bay Airlines to provide line maintenance and ground handling services at Hong Kong International Airport for its entire fleet. CASL will provide 24/7 aircraft line maintenance support, including transit services, scheduled checks and ground support equipment services. Riding engineer services will also be provided to the airline to release aircraft into service for its entire Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...] about New Hong Kong carrier taps CASL as ground handler
Qatar Airways switches to fire-proof cargo containers
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first cargo carrier to adopt Safran Cabin’s new fire resistant containers (FRC) after taking delivery of the initial batch of containers in late-September. Over the next five years, the Qatar flag carrier will replace its entire fleet of more than 10,000 ULDs, to be used for its bellyhold fleet, with a target of replacing 70 percent by next year. The airline’s decision to switch lied on safety issues related to the risk posed by lithium battery shipments, a … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways switches to fire-proof cargo containers
Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou
Envirotainer has opened a new service station for air cargo containers in Guangzhou, China from 1 November to provide ground handling for its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers. With the addition of Guangzhou’s Baiyun airport (CAN), the company is close to establishing 60 stations for its flagship RAP e2 which is an extremely cost efficient and high-performing solution compared to other active and passive alternatives.' Also read: Asia Pacific airlines add Releye RLP for fleet use Eddy … [Read more...] about Envirotainer opens service station in Guangzhou