As far as the air cargo industry goes, Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings occupies a rare patch of ground. It has the enviable position of seeing demand for its solutions whether the global economy and hence the air cargo industry, be sky-high or down in the dumps as it currently is. Donald Urquhart has the story. As an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider, the services of the group’s four key divisions Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Titan Aviation Leasing and the UKbased … [Read more...] about Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
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Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
As an ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance) provider, the services of the group’s four key divisions Atlas Air, Polar Air Cargo, Titan Aviation Leasing and the UKbased Global Supply Systems (GSS) in which it has a 49 per cent stake, have the good fortune of being in demand when business is booming and also when it’s troubled. Speaking of the current downturn in the air cargo market Atlas executive VP and COO, Michael Steen points out that such market conditions, … [Read more...] about Atlas Air flourishing in challenging times
Shift happens
Being in the information business has both its advantages and disadvantages. Access to interesting and informed industry executives, a constant flow of information crossing my desk are among the stimulating perks. Information overload is the downside. But then again, news gathering, filtering, repackaging and building upon all this information is what I and my correspondents around the globe are paid for. Sometimes however a real gem of a story or other bit of information comes along that makes … [Read more...] about Shift happens
Who’s crazy for banana?
Who’s crazy for banana? The Belly Achers have once again buried themselves in a serious philosophical debate over an issue that, like a bad cough, just won’t seem to go away. Why, we ponder over and over, is the world seemingly losing its sense of humour? Maybe it’s the water. Whatever the case, being the funloving bunch we are, we just want to see a happier, funnier world. That would be our answer if we ever make it into the Miss Universe contest – forget that stupid … [Read more...] about Who’s crazy for banana?
SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil
SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil Singapore Airlines Cargo has launched its first scheduled freighter service to South America, to Sao Paulo in Brazil. The once weekly B747-400 freighter service from Singapore Changi Airport to Sao Paulo’s Viracopos-Campinas Airport was launched in mid-August, operating via Hong Kong, Anchorage (technical stop) and Dallas Fort Worth. The return trip to Singapore is routed via Dallas Fort Worth, Brussels and Sharjah. This new freighter … [Read more...] about SIA Cargo takes maindeck capacity to Brazil
Shift happens
Being in the information business has both its advantages and disadvantages. Access to interesting and informed industry executives, a constant flow of information crossing my desk are among the stimulating perks. Information overload is the downside. But then again, news gathering, filtering, repackaging and building upon all this information is what I and my correspondents around the globe are paid for. Sometimes however a real gem of a story or other bit of information comes along that makes … [Read more...] about Shift happens
