The world’s largest network of independent forwarders, WCA, has made significant personnel changes that will see former cargo journalist Dan March appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with founder David Yokeum becoming chairman and former Emirates SkyCargo head, Ram Menen, joining a new global Supervisory Board. Based in London, March, who has been WCA communications director for over five years, will oversee the day-to-day operations and work closely with Yokeum and the new … [Read more...] about WCA makes major personnel changes
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Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
The European Commission has come out swinging in an attempt to protect its beleaguered airline industry with a new Aviation Strategy for Europe. Describing it as a milestone initiative "to boost Europe's economy, strengthen its industrial base and reinforce its global leadership position,” the strategy consists of four core priorities. The key aim of the move is to ensure the European aviation sector "remains competitive and reaps the benefits of a fast-changing and developing global economy. … [Read more...] about Commission presents a new Aviation Strategy for Europe
PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has confirmed it is in talks with Airbus and Boeing to buy as many as 12 wide-body aircraft and will decide on the purchase before the end of the year, the flag carrier's president Jaime Bautista told Reuters, recently. PAL in August had said it was planning to buy eight planes, but Bautista said the amount had increased to cater to growing demand for long-haul flights to the US and Europe. PAL will put firm orders for six aircraft worth around US$1 billion for … [Read more...] about PAL confirms looking to buy dozen B787s or A350s
China’s HNA takes 23.7% stake in Brazil’s Azul Airlines
China’s HNA Group Company Limited and Azul Brazilian Airlines recently announced a new strategic partnership where the HNA Group will acquire a 23.7 per cent stake in Azul, Brazil’s third largest airline, aiming to benefit from substantial passenger traffic between China and Brazil, which are strong global trade partners. HNA Group will assume the role of single largest shareholder of Azul, and will appoint new members to the board of directors. Through the partnership, the companies will … [Read more...] about China’s HNA takes 23.7% stake in Brazil’s Azul Airlines
CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders
Consolidated Aviation Services’ (CAS), the largest cargo handler in North America, is to help 3,000 freight forwarders in the US to transition to electronic air waybill (e-AWB) processing with the launch of ePic Easy Export. The new web-based tool, which is planned for Q4 2015, supports CAS’ commitment to a paperless air cargo environment in support of IATA’s e-freight programme. With over 3,000 freight forwarders already using CAS’ current ePic Online Customer Service Portal on a daily … [Read more...] about CAS launches e-AWB tool aimed at 3,000 US forwarders
Hacis gears up for e-commerce with new depot
Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services (Hacis) – the added-value logistics arm of Hong Kong’s largest air cargo handler, Hactl – has opened a new depot directly targeting e-commerce business. The Hacis Nansha depot in southern Guangzhou – the company’s seventh Inland Cargo Depot in mainland China – will become the latest destination for Hacis SuperLink China Direct. This provides express road feeder service for both general cargo and cross-border e-commerce cargo, supporting B2B and … [Read more...] about Hacis gears up for e-commerce with new depot
