Delta Cargo is introducing DASH Critical & Medical, the first fully GPS-enabled, same-day product offered by a U.S. freight carrier. The new service provides real-time tracking and monitoring of any eligible shipment, and customers can ship items up until 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure. DASH Critical & Medical is now available from 10 locations nationwide namely Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, LaGuardia (New York), Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis, Rochester and … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo launches DASH Critical & Medical
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DHL Express launches On Demand Delivery service in Hong Kong
With On Demand Delivery, shippers can choose to activate specific delivery options and have DHL Express proactively notify their customers via email or SMS about a shipment's progress. Receivers can then select the delivery option that best suits their requirements via the On Demand Delivery mobile-optimized website. DHL Express couriers will be notified of these delivery preferences in real-time, ensuring shipments are received at the right time and to the convenience of the … [Read more...] about DHL Express launches On Demand Delivery service in Hong Kong
IAG Cargo appoints new chief financial officer
IAG Cargo has appointed Lewis Girdwood as chief financial officer from March 2017. Girdwood joins the business from EasyJet, where he was head of financial planning and analysis. With over 25 years of financial experience, Girdwood joins the IAG Cargo leadership team and will play a key role in delivering the carrier’s business strategy. During his seven years at EasyJet Girdwood successfully delivered a number of business critical projects, including the 2013 fleet acquisition … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo appoints new chief financial officer
SkyFusion grows stronger with FAA and EUROCONTROL participation
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that SkyFusion will include access to the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) operational data in addition to EUROCONTROLs pre-operational data, which is already incorporated. SkyFusion is an IATA-Harris Corporation cloud-based tool that enables airlines, air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and airports to share and exchange operational information across flight information regions. This improves airspace … [Read more...] about SkyFusion grows stronger with FAA and EUROCONTROL participation
Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is giving customers in the UK a wider choice of services in 2017 with the launch of a new daily service from London to Seattle and extra flights from Manchester to the U.S. Seattle joins the airline’s network on 26 March ex Heathrow and Virgin has high hopes for the route. “Seattle is in the top 15 import/export markets for cargo between the UK and U.S. and the level of interest from customers since we announced plans to start the route last year … [Read more...] about Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Korean Air unveils its first B787-9 Dreamliner
Korean Air has unveiled its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Incheon Airport. Walter Cho, president of Korean Air, was present at a ceremony at the Korean Air hangar to unveil Korea’s very first Dreamliner to the public. The aircraft which Korean Air is introducing will provide a whole new experience for passengers. The internal cabin pressure has been decreased to the equivalent of 1,800m (6,000ft) altitude instead of 2,400m (8,000ft) on conventional aircraft. … [Read more...] about Korean Air unveils its first B787-9 Dreamliner
