The closure of Cape Canaveral Air Force Station as Hurricane Matthew swept towards Florida didn’t stop Volga-Dnepr Airlines from completing its role in ensuring an advanced weather observatory was delivered for launch into space next month. The airline was due to commence a two and-a-half hour flight from Huntsville, Alabama, to Cape Canaveral carrying a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket booster. However, the flight had to be postponed with just 15 minutes of the four-hour loading … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr AN-124 delivers rocket booster despite hurricane Matthew
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Jettainer picks up award for ‘big data’ solution
Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, came in second place at this year’s German Logistics Award. The certificate was presented at the 33rd International Supply Chain Conference of the German Logistics Association (BVL), which was held in Berlin on 19 – 21 October. The jury, who selected the prize-winners from among a large number of applicants, especially recognised the company’s commitment in the field of utilising big data, artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about Jettainer picks up award for ‘big data’ solution
Jettainer picks up award for 'big data' solution
Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, came in second place at this year’s German Logistics Award. The certificate was presented at the 33rd International Supply Chain Conference of the German Logistics Association (BVL), which was held in Berlin on 19 – 21 October. The jury, who selected the prize-winners from among a large number of applicants, especially recognised the company’s commitment in the field of utilising big data, artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about Jettainer picks up award for 'big data' solution
Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease
Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has 19 A380s in its fleet, has decided not to extend the lease contract for its first A380 which was the first of five A380s delivered from 2007. Decisions about keeping them - which are on 10-year leases - are due between this month—for the initial aircraft—and April 2017. The first Singapore Airlines A380, and the first-ever A380 delivered to an airline, will be returned to its owner, German investment fund Dr. Peters Group, in October 2017. The decision will … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines not extending first A380 lease
LATAM Airlines Group awards ULD management to CHEP
LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America's largest airline company, has awarded the management of its containers and pallets to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. This new agreement will see CHEP managing one of the largest outsourced ULD fleets in the industry, and will meet LATAM's ongoing objective to deliver operational efficiencies. Following the acquisition of LATAM's existing 13,000 ULDs, CHEP will … [Read more...] about LATAM Airlines Group awards ULD management to CHEP
AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced today the fourth order for an MD-82SF freighter conversion from Aeronaves T.S.M. (TSM). The aircraft will commence modification at the end of August and will be re-delivered to TSM in early 2017 to fly for the DHL network in Mexico. Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility will perform the modification and maintenance requirements on the aircraft. TSM represents the largest overall operator of AEI’s MD-80SF series freighters with three … [Read more...] about AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion
