Dubai-based airline, flydubai, and Mercator, a global provider of software platforms and product-enabled solutions to the travel and transport industry, have announced the signing of a seven-year extension to their air cargo management contract. The renewal agreement reaffirms the continuation of the strategic partnership initiated in 2012, designed to provide flydubai with a next-generation technology platform that enables the end-to-end management of air cargo operations and cargo revenue … [Read more...] about flydubai renews contract with Mercator to boost cargo operations
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SITAONAIR and Teledyne innovate industry’s first aircraft cockpit comms cellular service
This new partnership between SITAONAIR, the airline datalink communications world-leaders, and avionics manufacturer Teledyne Controls – represents an important evolution in airline and aircraft communications. Datalink services are chiefly provided using VHF/VDL radio frequencies and satellites to transmit data messages, communicating vital real-time aircraft status, health and position updates between an aircraft and its airline’s flight operations. By using Teledyne … [Read more...] about SITAONAIR and Teledyne innovate industry’s first aircraft cockpit comms cellular service
Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
As planned, Panalpina went live with its new transportation management system at the end of May, in different business units throughout Germany. Before the actual go-live took place in Germany, a major release upgrade was installed, that brought significant improvements and new functionalities to the system. “With the go-live and phased deployment of our new transportation management system in Germany, we have successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to scale-up to higher … [Read more...] about Panalpina rolls out new IT platform in Germany
1 Billion USD Sale of 18 SmartScan 3D™ Scanners
Passport Systems, Inc. (Passport) announced a major step forward in international cargo security, as the company signed a Letter of Intent with 216 Company JSC for the sale of 18 SmartScan 3D™ scanners to the General Department of Vietnam Customs. The SmartScan 3D™ scanners include the world's most advanced automated cargo inspection system, capable of detecting radiological threats -- even when shielded -- with unparalleled speed and accuracy. Unlike current cargo inspection … [Read more...] about 1 Billion USD Sale of 18 SmartScan 3D™ Scanners
ANA Systems chooses IBS as a Strategic Partner
IBS Software, one of the leading providers of new generation IT solutions to the global airline industry, has entered into a strategic partnership with ANA Systems (ASY), the IT division of ANA group (ANA), to enhance it’s global delivery capabilities for innovative technology solutions for the airline. The five year partnership agreement marks an important milestone in the decade long relationship between ANA and IBS Software (IBS). It will provide ASY access to IBS’ global talent pool with … [Read more...] about ANA Systems chooses IBS as a Strategic Partner
Icelandair Group chooses B&H Worldwide
Icelandair Group has chosen B&H Worldwide, the leading aerospace logistics supplier, as its global partner for managing time-critical, AOG and urgent airline spares shipments. Effective June 1st, B&H has been awarded a three year contract to handle the Icelandic national carrier's business, with an option to expand for an additional two years. Following an extensive tender process B&H Worldwide was selected to provide a range of time critical solutions for Icelandair's … [Read more...] about Icelandair Group chooses B&H Worldwide
