Doug Brittin, secretary general of the International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) since 2013, has advised the Board of Directors that he will retire at the end of this year. A selection committee, under the direction of TIACA vice-chairman Sebastiaan Scholte of Jan de Rijk Logistics has been established and has commenced the process to review and recruit candidates. Brittin will stay with TIACA in an advisory capacity once the new secretary general has been appointed to ensure a smooth … [Read more...] about TIACA’s Doug Brittin to step down end of the year
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CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
CargoLogicAir, the new British cargo airline associated with AirBridgeCargo and the Volga-Dnepr Group, has signed an agreement with Volga-Dnepr Gulf to perform C-check maintenance on its B747-400 freighter. The London Stansted-based cargo airline has been performing charter services and servicing an ACMI contract since being awarded its Air Operator Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority at the start of 2016. The scope of works agreed with Volga-Dnepr Gulf includes airworthiness … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
Precision delivers another B757-200 conversion to DHL
Precision Aircraft Solutions has completed its third freighter conversion for DHL since May, bringing its DHL total to four for the year so far. The B757-200 aircraft will join Precision’s previous two conversions in European Air Transport Leipzig Airline (EAT), the largest of three airlines with dedicated service to the European, Middle Eastern and North African networks of DHL Express. “The honor of transforming DHL’s fleet with the Precision product is one we do not take lightly,” … [Read more...] about Precision delivers another B757-200 conversion to DHL
Korean Air and P&W open world’s largest engine test facility in South Korea
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea - the Plane-Engine Maintenance Center operated by the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W). The opening of the ETC (Engine Test Cell), which is the first phase of the ‘Plane-Engine Maintenance Center’ project was celebrated on 8 June. Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho said: “I appreciate the generous … [Read more...] about Korean Air and P&W open world’s largest engine test facility in South Korea
Korean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in South Korea
One of the world’s largest and most advanced aero-engine test facility has opened in Korea - the Plane-Engine Maintenance Center operated by the Incheon Aviation Tech Co. LTD (IAT), which is a joint venture between Korean Air and aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney (P&W). The opening of the ETC (Engine Test Cell), which is the first phase of the ‘Plane-Engine Maintenance Center’ project was celebrated on 8 June. Hanjin Group chairman Cho Yang-ho said: “I appreciate the generous … [Read more...] about Korean Air and P&W open world's largest engine test facility in South Korea
ST Aerospace’s Guangzhou facility redelivers 50 aircraft to AirAsia
ST Aerospace, the Singapore-based leading aircraft maintenance and modification company, and Guangzhou Airport Authority, celebrated today 50 aircraft redeliveries from its Guangzhou airframe maintenance facility, to AirAsia. The first aircraft was inducted into ST Aerospace’s Guangzhou-based hangar in January 2015, for C-level checks. This was followed by a steady stream of AirAsia’s A320 through the one and a half years, with the 50th aircraft redelivered to AirAsia’s revenue fleet … [Read more...] about ST Aerospace’s Guangzhou facility redelivers 50 aircraft to AirAsia
