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Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere

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Heico’s acquisition of Brazil’s Astro Tecnologia has positioned it as a major force in the South American cargo securement marketplace, expanding its product mix, broadening its technical capabilities, and giving it an in-country sales and distribution platform for its diverse transportation cargo securement product offering.   The Heico Companies, LLC, the parent holding company for a diversified portfolio of more than 37 businesses, including Ancra International, Ancra Systems B.V., … [Read more...] about Heico becomes dominant cargo securement supplier to Western Hemisphere

Honeywell introduces Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series

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Honeywell announced a new series of self-diagnosing sensors designed to improve the performance of aircraft systems and reduce maintenance costs associated with false readings.   Honeywell is introducing the Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series proximity sensors that can detect when a sensor has been damaged or otherwise impacted. The patented proximity sensors can be designed into a range of aircraft systems such as thrust reverser actuation systems, flight controls, aircraft … [Read more...] about Honeywell introduces Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series

Turkish Cargo achieves QEP Accreditation

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Turkish Cargo has officially received the Qualified Envirotainer Providers (QEP) Accreditation from Envirotainer at its hub – Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST).     This brings the total number of Turkish Cargo accredited stations to six. The five other stations across its network are  Mumbai (BOM), Hyderabad (HYD), Frankfurt (FRA, Tel Aviv (TLV) and Seoul (ICN). With these six accredited stations, Turkish Cargo demonstrates its credibility in handling Envirotainer containers … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo achieves QEP Accreditation

CargoLogicAir to launch first 747F UK – Mexico

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CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled cargo route on 19 August 2017, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico.     Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will operate to Mexico City International Airport via Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.   The full aircraft routing, which sees ABC’s 747 … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir to launch first 747F UK – Mexico

866,713 tonnes – record growth at Schiphol

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Cargo volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol grew 8.7 per cent to 866,713 tonnes between January and June 2017, up from 797,069 tonnes during the same period in 2016.   Europe’s third busiest hub welcomed an additional 153 full freighter flights in the first half of the year, making a total number of 8,954 freight ATMs, and handled a record 148,765 tonnes in June, up 9.8 per cent on June 2016 figures of 135,528 tonnes.   Volumes to the Far East grew to 27,706 tonnes in June … [Read more...] about 866,713 tonnes – record growth at Schiphol

Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP

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Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. Cole is responsible for ensuring that the airline’s logistics division continues to deliver on superior commercial, financial and operational performance.   He joins the leadership team at a time when Delta Cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry averages.   “Shawn … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP