With the latest shuffle in Lufthansa senior management, AeroLogic has named Katharina Prost as new managing director in charge of finance and administration. The former managing director at Aeromar, a joint venture between Aeroflot and LSG SkyChefs, has held the post as of 1 October, succeeding Martin Hirsch, who joined Austrian Airlines as head of finance in June. Meanwhile, Joe Moser, managing director for operations and accountable manager of AeroLogic GmbH, will remain active in his … [Read more...] about AeroLogic gets new managing director
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Cathay Pacific extends partnership with Unilode
Cathay Pacific and Unilode are proud to announce 5 more years in their long-standing relationship with the contract renewal for full-service ULD management until 2027. Cathay Pacific will build on this milestone by partnering with Unilode on several projects, including a five-year digital roadmap to improve operational efficiencies, transparency and data accuracy throughout the supply chain. The two have partnered on ULD-related services and innovation projects since 2014 including the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific extends partnership with Unilode
Challenge Airlines secures AOC in Malta
The long wait is over for Challenge Airlines MT as the cargo carrier received its air operator certificate (AOC) on 2 November. With two B767-300ERs offering a payload of 60 tonnes each, Challenge Airlines MT will use its pool of 10 pilots to operate specific routes from the Group’s Liège air hub (LGG) in Belgium. The airline expects to transport perishables and pharma with sea-air connections in the short term with plans to include high-yield long-haul shipments for e-commerce and other … [Read more...] about Challenge Airlines secures AOC in Malta
CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Freight forwarders of all sizes can now play a more significant role in reducing cargo-related carbon emissions with a new tie-up between CargoAi and Neste. The cargo booking platform and the leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have announced a partnership that will allow the voluntary purchase of SAF. Starting November, CargoAi offers the option to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when booking a cargo transport. This can be done during the booking process, that … [Read more...] about CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Emirates tops up Boeing order with 5 more 777Fs
Emirates now has 200 wide-body aircraft on its Boeing order book after the airline announced a firm interest to add five new Boeing 777-200LR freighters to its fleet, with delivery slated between 2024 and 2025. The agreement, worth over US$1.7 billion at list prices, will see the delivery of two units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining three units in 2025. The new order follows the US$1 billion investment the airline made during last year’s Dubai Airshow, which included two new … [Read more...] about Emirates tops up Boeing order with 5 more 777Fs
Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
Air charter specialist Asia Cargo Network is looking to expand its operations into the Middle East and nearby markets as it partnered with Bahrain-based operator MENA Aerospace. Under the agreement, ACN plans to base six of its cargo planes to operate in Bahrain and the GCC, which consists of Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. ACN will invest capital, asset deployment, management services and expertise and hold a 49 percent stake in … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network expands into the Middle East
