Pratt & Whitney's PurePower Geared Turbofan (GTF) engine was cited as an Aviation Climate Solution by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. Five airframers have chosen the GTF engine to power their new aircraft or re-engine existing models. The GTF's engine technology reduces commercial aircraft fuel burn and carbon dioxide emissions by more than 16 per cent, reduces regulated emissions by more than 50 per cent and will reduce … [Read more...] about P&W's geared turbofan cited as an Aviation Climate Solution
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Global airport volumes up 4.7 per cent in 2014: ACI
Worldwide airport cargo volumes rose by 4.7 per cent in 2014, year-on-year to 102 million tonnes, wiThpositive levels of growThacross all six regions according to the Airports Council International (ACI) in the latest edition of its World Airport Traffic Report. Hong Kong (HKG) and Memphis (MEM) take the first and second places respectively for the busiest air cargo airports wiTh4.4 million and 4.3 million tonnes of cargo handled in 2014. Airports in the Asia-Pacific region handled the … [Read more...] about Global airport volumes up 4.7 per cent in 2014: ACI
CEVA Logistics, 3M expand their collaboration in SE Asia
CEVA Logistics has announced its extended collaboration with 3M to be their preferred logistics service provider in warehouse management and distribution in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. Under the terms of the renewed contract, CEVA will operate both 3M’s Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) and national DC in Singapore, with an increased warehouse footprint to nearly 28,000 sqm in total. CEVA also manages 3M’s national distribution centres in Malaysia and Indonesia. The scope of services … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics, 3M expand their collaboration in SE Asia
Kerry wins Debenhams contract for Middle East
Kerry Logistics has secured a contract with Debenhams, a leading British multinational retailer, to support the department store’s growing export market in the Middle East. Kerry Logistics will handle all airfreight from Debenhams’ distribution centre (DC) in Peterborough, UK, to various destinations in the Middle East, including Dubai, Bahrain, Qatar, Egypt, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Additionally, Kerry will provide value-added services at origin including garment re-labelling, … [Read more...] about Kerry wins Debenhams contract for Middle East
United launches ground handling subsidiary
United Airlines has announced the launch of a wholly owned ground handling subsidiary, United Ground Express, to provide ground handling services including cargo handling at select, smaller airports in the US. "We saw an opportunity to provide ground handling in smaller locations that have historically been outsourced with a separate entity," said United spokesman Charles Hobart. United Ground Express will provide airport ground handling services – including customer service, station … [Read more...] about United launches ground handling subsidiary
Bohai Leasing to take 20% stake in Avolon Holdings
China-based leasing company Bohai Leasing is to buy a 20 per cent stake in Ireland-based Avolon Holdings for US$429 million. A unit of China's aviation and shipping conglomerate HNA Group, Bohai expects the offer to be formally launched by end-July following the approval of its shareholders. The transaction will provide HNA access to a global aircraft leasing market that is currently dominated by GE Capital and AerCap Holdings. Avolon chairman Denis Nayden said: "Our objective at Avolon is to … [Read more...] about Bohai Leasing to take 20% stake in Avolon Holdings
