Aeronautical Engineers, Inc marked a major milestone with the completion of its 600th freighter conversion. The 600th freighter conversion is tied to a 737-800 owned by GA Telesis (MSN 28235), which was modified at Commercial Jet's Miami facility. AEI has been designing, developing, and modifying narrowbody freighter aircraft for the world’s air cargo industry since 1958. Over its 65-year history, the company has provided the global market with dependable and flexible freighter … [Read more...] about Aeronautical Engineers marks 600th freighter conversion
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FL Technics, Angkasa Pura to build MRO hub at Denpasar
A new joint venture between FL Technics, PT Angkasa Pura Properti, and PT Angkasa Pura I (Persero), has started the development of a 17,000-sqm aircraft MRO facility at Bali’s Denpasar airport. This will be the first MRO hub of its type at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali. The new infrastructure will house a hangar with six bays to maintain narrow-body aircraft, supported by purpose-built production shops and offices. The project will be developed under … [Read more...] about FL Technics, Angkasa Pura to build MRO hub at Denpasar
Qatar Airways taps PROS for optimal pricing
Qatar Airways Cargo is empowering its online channels with real-time personalised dynamic pricing for air freight bookings with PROS Smart Price Optimization and Management. The AI-powered optimisation solution models improve win rates by personalising the price offering and maximising sales. This means customers can now receive real-time, reliable, and personalised pricing with each shipment requested via Digital Lounge, marketplaces and host-to-host integrated connections, enabling them to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways taps PROS for optimal pricing
British cargo carrier One Air completes first flight
Britain’s newest all-cargo airline, One Air, has completed its inaugural flight from China to the United Kingdom, operating a full charter for client Shandong Glory with its Boeing 747-400 freighter. The 100-tonne payload arrived at London Heathrow from Jinan-Shandong on 24 July, marking the commercial launch of the new airline. The airline will fly ad hoc charter flights and start a regular schedule from Asia Pacific to Europe with two 747F flights per week. One Air anticipates regular … [Read more...] about British cargo carrier One Air completes first flight
DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia
Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung. The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, underscores the company’s commitment to more sustainable operations and contributing to climate protection. The new electric vehicles will join the existing fleet which includes four electric vans and six electric … [Read more...] about DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia
Astral Aviation introduces freighter service to Tel Aviv
Astral Aviation (Astral) inaugurated its maiden flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv on 5 June with a Boeing 757 freighter which will operate on the new scheduled route. The direct flight from Nairobi to Tel Aviv will reduce the transit time from 24 hours to five hours for perishable products, particularly pineapples and vegetables, which previously were being routed via other hubs such as Istanbul, Addis Ababa, and Dubai. Return flights meanwhile will enable exports from Israel to reach Africa … [Read more...] about Astral Aviation introduces freighter service to Tel Aviv
