Intertrade, a Rockwell Collins company that distributes new and recertified engine and airframe parts, has announced the opening of a new distribution center at the Singapore Changi Airport to store and ship inventory. “The investment in a Singapore distribution centre brings significant benefits to our Asia-Pacific customers, namely quicker delivery and reduced shipping costs,” said Shawn Berquist, director of Intertrade. “Time is not a luxury that our customers have … [Read more...] about Intertrade establishes new Singapore spares centre
Leasing & Chartering
200 ACC3 certs expire without incident: IATA
The 1 January expiry of some 200 temporary ACC3 accreditations for various cargo handling facilities and carriers around the world has not resulted in any negative impacts as of 27 January 2015, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) told Payload Asia, but the ultimate sanction of banning cargo uplift into Europe is still on the table. The original ACC3 deadline was 1 July 2014, which saw nearly 1,100 independent validations conducted with about 120 IATA … [Read more...] about 200 ACC3 certs expire without incident: IATA
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry The air cargo sector has been caught off-guard by a sudden announcement by the United States Transport Security Administration (TSA), who on 29 December issued a notice that updates to Security Programs for all US and non US-based freighters flying within, into and out of the US, must be implemented by 16 February. “The timing of the announcement over the holiday season, and the short implementation period … [Read more...] about Sudden TSA security updates surprise industry
ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Air Transport Services Group has completed a new agreement that extends its support of DHL’s air cargo network in the US through at least March 2019. Principal elements of the new agreement include: Extended dry leases through March 2019 for the 13 Boeing 767 freighters currently leased to DHL for its US air network. New dry leases of two Boeing 767 freighters through March 2019. ABX Air’s continued operation of the fifteen Boeing 767 freighters leased to DHL through March 2019. … [Read more...] about ATSG, DHL extend agreement through March 2019
Avolon firms up order for 15 A330neo aircraft
Dublin-based Avolon has firmed up its contract for 15 A330neo aircraft. The aircraft leasing firm became one of the launch customers of the A330neo after signing its initial commitment in July 2014 at the Farnborough International Airshow. “The A330neo is a sound investment for lessors, who like Avolon are focused on offering their customers the most modern, economic and comfortable aircraft,” said John Leahy, Airbus chief operating officer, Customers. “The A330neo … [Read more...] about Avolon firms up order for 15 A330neo aircraft
Airbus launches long-range A321neo
Airbus has officially launched the A321neo with 97 tonnes Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) having secured the first commitment from Air Lease Corporation (ALC). The Los Angeles based lessor signed an MoU for 30 more A321neo, upsizing its commitments at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow from 60 to 90 and becoming the launch customer for Airbus’ increased range option. The A321neo 97t will have, with 4,000nm, the longest range of any single aisle airliner available today. “We are … [Read more...] about Airbus launches long-range A321neo
