Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has been appointed by Moscow-based carrier, Aviastar-Tu to handle its new freighter services from eastern Russia to Hong Kong. Aviastar-Tu has commenced operations from Tolmachevo to Hong Kong, utilising a Tupolev Tu-204C freighter aircraft with 28,500kg payload and 14 pallet positions. It plans to increase services to four-times-weekly by the end of 2017: adding an extra frequency from Tolmachevo, and twice weekly flights from … [Read more...] about Aviastar-Tu appoints Hactl new freighter handling contract
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Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that it has formalised the Pharma@Changi initiative, together with its partners from the air cargo supply chain. This new community will work towards the continuous strengthening of Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical air cargo. Together with CAG, the partner companies who signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are Bollore Logistics, CEVA logistics Singapore, DHL Global Forwarding, dnata Singapore, Expeditors Singapore, Global … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
WFS selected for Airbus Beluga handling contract in Getafe
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been selected by Airbus to handle its giant Beluga A300-600ST Super Transporter at Airbus facilities in Getafe, Spain. WFS has opened a new station inside the Airbus facilities in Getafe, which will see the aircraft operating between Getafe and the other Airbus plants in Europe on an almost daily basis. WFS will be responsible for marshalling, towing and other aircraft services. The WFS team also will be in charge of levelling the aircraft perfectly to connect … [Read more...] about WFS selected for Airbus Beluga handling contract in Getafe
Virgin Atlantic and Delta launch new Pharma Zone at London Heathrow
A join partnership between Virgin Atlantic Cargo and Delta Cargo saw the introduction of a new Pharma Zone at their joint facility at London Heathrow. The new Pharma Zone will support the growing volumes of temperature-controlled healthcare and life science products being carried by both airlines and enhances their ability to meet the strict quality and service requirements of pharmaceutical companies and their freight forwarding partners. The Pharma Zone, at their Cargo … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic and Delta launch new Pharma Zone at London Heathrow
Jettainer offers Cool Management
Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, is expanding its product portfolio. As of now, the company is offering a special service for temperature-controlled ULDs. It includes the leasing, management and positioning as well as monitoring during the whole process. With this, Jettainer is facilitating this complex process, which includes the coordination of many parties, for their customers. The new service “Cool Management” can be booked in a variety of … [Read more...] about Jettainer offers Cool Management
WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification
WFS Fueling in Hong Kong announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001: 2015 certification, the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) flagship quality management systems standard. Founded in 1998 to coincide with the opening of the new Hong Kong International Airport on the island of Chep Lap Kok, WFS Fueling provides into-plane fueling operations for over 60 airlines, including five new customers that joined in 2017. ISO 9001 helps organisations … [Read more...] about WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification