As more and more travellers use online and mobile channels to plan their holidays and business trips and get in touch with travel companies on-the-go, Brussels Airlines declares 2017 the year of digital innovation, during which it will invest heavily in the improvement of its digital tools to service its customers even better. The airline recently sent its 10 millionth mobile boarding pass and replies to more than 500 requests a day from its travellers on Twitter and Facebook, showing … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines starts year of digitalization with launch of mobile app
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Japan Airlines adopts Honeywell GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software
Honeywell has been selected by Japan Airlines to provide its fuel-management service to help decrease fuel consumption and costs. The deployment of Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software, a part of the Honeywell GoDirect Flight Services family of Connected Aircraft offerings, will equip Japan Airlines with the right tools and data to monitor current fuel consumption and identify opportunities for fuel savings. Honeywell's GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software analyzes data … [Read more...] about Japan Airlines adopts Honeywell GoDirect Fuel Efficiency software
WiseTech Global acquires znet group GmbH
Global logistics software group, WiseTech announced the acquisition of znet group (znet), a leading provider of customs solutions across Germany. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Wiesbaden, znet provides powerful automated customs solutions to over 500 customers including Abbott, Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, Nippon Express and UPS. WiseTech Global CEO, Richard White, said “WiseTech and znet possess a shared commitment to provision of high productivity logistics execution … [Read more...] about WiseTech Global acquires znet group GmbH
Cathay’s Cargospot cutover complete
CHAMP Cargosystems has successfully implemented their Cargospot suite of solutions for Cathay Pacific to their worldwide cargo operations. The airline set out to select a technology partner and a new IT solution that will set unprecedented standards in reliability, efficiency and adaptability, and meet Cathay Pacific’s cargo automation needs for many years to come. The CHAMP Cargospot solution suite selected by Cathay Pacific fulfills the business needs of over 130 … [Read more...] about Cathay’s Cargospot cutover complete
CHAMP extends Traxon customs reporting
CHAMP Cargosystems, a leading global IT provider to the air cargo industry, has extended the scope of its Traxon Global Customs (TGC) solution to freight forwarders in light of changing regulations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The third phase of the CBSA’s Advance Commercial Information programme (ACI), eManifest, is part of its ongoing efforts to introduce more effective risk management processes. It makes compulsory the advance electronic transmission of … [Read more...] about CHAMP extends Traxon customs reporting
Brambles sells off CHEP Aerospace to EQT
Brambles, the global supply-chain logistics provider has announced an agreement to divest CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the Groups unit load device (ULD) pooling, management, maintenance and repair provider for the aviation industry, to EQT Infrastructure II, a leading infrastructure fund. The transaction will be finalised in November 2016. Brambles formed CHEP Aerospace Solutions in 2011 following the acquisition and integration of a number of prominent ULD solutions companies. Through … [Read more...] about Brambles sells off CHEP Aerospace to EQT
