IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will now offer Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods. IAG Cargo said the solution is a welcome addition to its Constant Climate cold chain service. Using the latest technology, Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers monitor the position, temperature, battery level and humidity and can run for 170 without needing to be recharged. The innovative containers … [Read more...] about IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
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Nordic holding firm to launch BBN Airlines Indonesia
Holding company BBN Cargo Airlines plans to establish a new airline based in Jakarta, Indonesia’s Soekarno-Hatta International Airport as it looks to capitalise on growth in the region. The newly established cargo airline BBN Airlines Indonesia has set up its operations on 31 August 31 and is in the process of getting the airline business license. BBN Cargo Airlines, which operates Iceland-based cargo airline Bluebird Nordic, said the license should be ready this year, as it hopes to gain … [Read more...] about Nordic holding firm to launch BBN Airlines Indonesia
MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
MNG Airlines has received its second A330P2F freighter conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) as the Istanbul-based carrier looks to expand its services and flight network amidst rising air cargo demand. The aircraft, with registration TC-MCN, is ready to take on the skies once again with commercial operations slated to start in mid-September. The widebody freighter will offer higher structural and volumetric payload capacity and will be deployed on both scheduled and charter … [Read more...] about MNG Airlines welcomes second A330P2F from EFW
Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), parent company of Malaysia Airlines, has selected the A330neo for the carrier’s widebody fleet renewal programme. The initial agreements cover the acquisition of 20 A330-900 aircraft, with 10 to be purchased from Airbus and 10 to be leased from Dublin-based aircraft lessor Avolon. The announcement was made at an event in Kuala Lumpur, attended by MAG CEO Izham Ismail and Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International Christian Scherer, who signed a … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines to order 20 A330neos for its fleet
Aspire MRO offers new option for B777 conversions
Aspire MRO has officially launched its widebody MRO and passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion services, backed by leading asset manager Fortress Investment Group LLC. Founded by experienced executives in the industry, Aspire will operate six (6) bays available for heavy widebody maintenance and B777 P2F conversions at the former American Airlines maintenance facility located at Fort Worth Alliance Airport in Fort Worth, Texas. With a dedicated 840,000 sqft facility, Aspire said it is … [Read more...] about Aspire MRO offers new option for B777 conversions
France starts own A330 cargo conversion programme
Aircraft lessor and mature asset specialist Vallair has unveiled the first-ever E Class widebody freighter conversion capability for the Airbus A330-300 at its brand new state-of-the-art mega hangar in Châteauroux, France. This innovative cargo solution is the result of a joint investment between France-based companies Vallair and UUDS, which is Part 21 certified. The company said it is designed to bridge the gap while operators currently wait 5 years or more for full freighter conversion … [Read more...] about France starts own A330 cargo conversion programme
