Let’s take a moment and address the elephant in the room... AKA change – a word that seems to evoke panic among the masses on any given day. In this case, we’re specifically talking about reluctance to change. Once set in a particular way, any alteration to the norm can seem like such an inconvenience, but change doesn’t always have to be a bad thing. The integration of information technology has the potential to accelerate modernisation in the cargo supply chain, bringing greater transparency, … [Read more...] about Changing Landscape
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Alstom and Airbus signed MOU on cybersecurity
Alstom and Airbus announced the signature of a strategic cooperation agreement in the field of cybersecurity. The agreement was signed by Marc Fontaine, Marc Fontaine, Digital Transformation Officer at Airbus and Pascal Cléré, Senior Vice President of Alstom's Digital Mobility division, at the Airbus site of Toulouse-Blagnac. The increase in cyberattacks and the expansion of the Internet of Things and Big Data require new measures to protect transport systems. In response … [Read more...] about Alstom and Airbus signed MOU on cybersecurity
Royal Jordanian enhances flight tracking capabilities
In an on-going effort to meet the increased demand for enhanced flight tracking capabilities, Rockwell Collins’ introduced web-based ARINC Flight Data Display - a new situational awareness display that provides a simple and clear visual representation of an entire fleet. The new display, launching with Royal Jordanian (RJ) ensures key flight information is available to support airline operational decision making. “We fly extensively across desert and oceanic routes, so we needed a … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian enhances flight tracking capabilities
SR Technics signs 12 year-contract with Philippine Airlines
MRO service provider SR Technics and flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) recently signed a 12-year Integrated Component Services (ICS) agreement. The agreement covers the servicing of a total of 45 A321 and 15 A330-300 aircraft, including component maintenance, component pooling and consignment of the main base kit, ensuring flexible access to spare parts. The services will be managed by the SR Technics Center of Excellence for component maintenance in Kuala Lumpur, … [Read more...] about SR Technics signs 12 year-contract with Philippine Airlines
Hactl wins innovation award
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – the major independent cargo handler at Hong Kong International Airport – has won the Innovation Award at this year’s Cargo Airline of the Year awards. Hactl’s winning submission focused on its ground-breaking recent switch to mobile computing throughout its giant terminal and ramp operations, which employ 2,400 staff. Its enhanced “COSAC-Mobile” apps suite now enables staff to input information, and receive updates and … [Read more...] about Hactl wins innovation award
AFKLMP’s extended cargo network and new schedule introduction
As of March 2017, Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLMP) Cargo started operating its new summer schedule. With a fleet of 170 long-haul passenger aircraft's and six full freighters, the group is able to offer vast capacity on around 1,125 weekly services to 127 destinations across a global network. Just as they did last winter, AFKLMP have once more extended their wide-body belly network, and announced the start of operations to five new destinations: From Paris Charles de Gaulle … [Read more...] about AFKLMP’s extended cargo network and new schedule introduction
