Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide is further expanding the scope of its specialist services with the introduction of storage systems for the Trent 700 and Trent XWB engines at its Singapore facility. The company said the system was designed to deliver long-term protection for jet engines in storage and creates a moisture-free, regulated and controlled environment around the equipment regardless of local conditions. “Modern jet engines are built using composite materials and … [Read more...] about B&H introduces new engine storage systems in Singapore
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Raya Airways starts B767 freighter services to Nanning
Raya Airways is now the first Malaysian cargo airline to offer freighter services to the southern Chinese city of Nanning in Guangxi, China. The airline will fly four times a week and expects to carry e-commerce products and consumer goods, including perishable items, offering an average weekly load of 30 tonnes up to 40 tonnes, using Boeing 767-200F aircraft. The Malaysian carrier says it plans expand its network to more destinations within Asia Pacific, including within China and other … [Read more...] about Raya Airways starts B767 freighter services to Nanning
Korean Air flies ‘preighter’ to Miami on longest nonstop flight
Korean Air flew its longest non-stop flight since its establishment in 1969 using a passenger plane converted to a freighter. Its cargo flight KE8047, which left Incheon Airport (ICN) on June 12 at 9:14 pm, arrived at Miami Airport (MIA) after flying 13,405 km for a duration of 14 hours and 42 minutes. Korean Air's converted Boeing 777-300ER freighter was used on the direct flight from Incheon to Miami to transport 25 tonnes of Covid-19 diagnostic kits to the Dominican Republic. It … [Read more...] about Korean Air flies ‘preighter’ to Miami on longest nonstop flight
JD Logistics adds air cargo route from Shenzhen to Beijing
JD Logistics has added a new air cargo route from Shenzhen to Beijing. The service, which started on 8 June, will use a B737 freighter to help shorten the fulfillment time in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Area, and the Great Bay Area of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. The new route is operated by China Central Airlines and will fly between the two cities six times a week. The move follows a recently launched China to US service connecting Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG) and Los Angeles … [Read more...] about JD Logistics adds air cargo route from Shenzhen to Beijing
Menzies buys minor stake in Chinese cargo handler
Aviation services provider Menzies Aviation, through its parent company John Menzies plc, is set to take a minor stake in a joint venture with Chinese cargo handler Guangzhou JFreight Aviation Logistics Supply Chain. The deal, valued at 3.4 million euros, will see Menzies dip into the Chinese air cargo market with a 10 percent stake in JFreight. The company will manage a new cargo terminal at Guanzhou Baiyun International, an air hub considered one of the world’s busiest airports for … [Read more...] about Menzies buys minor stake in Chinese cargo handler
PLA Global Wrap: Week 23
In PLA's week 23 global wrap, we feature DB Schenker's investment in robotics and AI startup Gideon Brothers, as well as the latest numbers from IATA for the month of April. We also feature orders and deliveries for Boeing and Airbus, along with the latest industry and B2B updates from carriers, forwarders as well as MRO and leasing service providers. Click here for week 22. DB Schenker bets on autonomous mobile robots DB Schenker is set to invest in Croatian robotics and AI … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 23