SATS Ltd. (SATS) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen, S.A. (PTY), the operator of Panama's Tocumen International Airport, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) to explore strategic collaboration opportunities to strengthen air cargo connectivity and support the development of Panama as a leading logistics gateway for the Americas. Under the MOU, SATS and PTY will explore opportunities in cargo area development at the Tocumen International Airport and air cargo … [Read more...] about SATS and Tocumen International Airport sign MOU to advance air cargo connectivity between Asia and the Americas
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flydubai partners with Unilode to power the next phase of passenger and cargo growth with full ULD management
flydubai has signed a long-term agreement with Unilode Aviation Solutions, one of the world’s largest outsourced fleets of Unit Load Devices (ULDs), to provide full ULD management services, as the airline expands its passenger and cargo freighter operations and prepares for future fleet growth. The partnership marks another important milestone in the airline’s growth while further strengthening Unilode’s presence across the Middle East. Under the agreement, Unilode will deliver a fully … [Read more...] about flydubai partners with Unilode to power the next phase of passenger and cargo growth with full ULD management
A decade of delivering health and wellbeing: Emirates SkyCargo surpasses one million pharma shipments through Dubai
Emirates SkyCargo is marking several major milestones in the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals through Dubai. The air cargo carrier is celebrating a decade of investment in world-class pharma logistics since September 2016, when it launched its specialised product for the transportation of pharmaceuticals and unveiled its GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certified dedicated pharma handling hub in Dubai, ensuring the highest standards of quality and … [Read more...] about A decade of delivering health and wellbeing: Emirates SkyCargo surpasses one million pharma shipments through Dubai
Shippers seek airfreight rates ‘floating mechanisms’ before committing to long-term capacity as demand grows +6% year-on-year in September
Global air freight volumes delivered another month of steady growth in September, up +6% year-on-year, but shippers remain cautious of long-term capacity commitments and are looking for ‘floating mechanisms’ to manage changing market conditions and their impact on rates, according to industry analysts, Xeneta. September’s demand increase continued the upward trend seen in August and July, when volumes rose +6% and +5%, slowing anticipated rate reductions. Global air cargo spot rates (valid for … [Read more...] about Shippers seek airfreight rates ‘floating mechanisms’ before committing to long-term capacity as demand grows +6% year-on-year in September
Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to expand cargo fleet
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced the African carrier has ordered eight 777-8 Freighters and two 777 Freighters. The airline will pair the proven performance of the 777 Freighter with the next-generation 777X capabilities of the new 777-8 Freighter to expand its Boeing freighter fleet. The order is Ethiopian Airlines' second for the 777X airplane family, building on its purchase of eight 777-9 passenger jets that established the carrier as Africa's first 777X customer. The 777-8 … [Read more...] about Ethiopian Airlines orders Boeing 777 and 777-8 Freighters to expand cargo fleet
Malaysia Aviation Group signs SPA with Airbus for the acquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Airbus for the acquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Airbus Group. The proposed acquisition marks a strategic milestone under MAG's Long-Term Business Plan 3.0 (LTBP 3.0), supporting the Group's strategy to strengthen its engineering and maintenance capabilities, expand its integrated aviation services portfolio and accelerate the growth of third-party revenue. Captain … [Read more...] about Malaysia Aviation Group signs SPA with Airbus for the acquisition of Sepang Aircraft Engineering
