Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System continues to digitalise the industry, with its latest adoption at Budapest Airport Kale Logistics Solutions (Kale), a specialist in providing innovative technological products for the logistics industry, has proudly announced its collaboration with Budapest Airport (BUD), Hungary, to revolutionise cargo operations through the implementation of its cutting-edge Airport Cargo Community System (ACS). The partnership between Kale Info … [Read more...] about Budapest Airport Revolutionises Cargo Operations With Kale Info Solutions’ Airport Cargo Community System
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility
Engine center's GTF capacity to increase 40% by 2025 Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, today announced a $20 million investment to increase the GTF maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capacity of its West Palm Beach Engine Center. The expansion will accommodate a 40 percent increase in capacity and is expected to be complete by the second half of 2025. To accommodate the planned growth, the facility will increase its workforce by 25 percent over the next year and will … [Read more...] about RTX’s Pratt & Whitney announces GTF MRO capacity expansion at West Palm Beach facility
Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
The award-winning airline extends its frequency to Luanda, Angola, to include the new route to Kinshasa, DRC DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways announces the latest expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), enabling greater frequencies and increased capacity to Luanda, Angola. This latest network expansion provides passengers with greater travel choices within a key region of Africa, opening up a new entry point for international travel from Africa to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Announces the Launch of Flights to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo
FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
FedEx Express has announced a new route between Asia and Europe with flights connecting Beijing (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG) in Paris, which serves as the integrator's European hub. The new service will provide 10 connections each week via Kansai International Airport in Osaka, with extended cut-off time for same day outbound shipments from Beijing to Europe. Kawal Preet, AMEA president at FedEx Express, said the move comes amidst strong forecast demand, with trade between China and … [Read more...] about FedEx adds Asia-Europe capacity with new PEK-CDG route
IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has elected Dr. Xie Xingquan as its Regional Vice President for North Asia effective 15 June. Xingquan, who has been with IATA since 2011, was most recently the association’s Assistant Director, Legal, based in Montreal. He will now relocate to the regional office in Beijing to oversee the group's activities across North Asia, where it has 40 member airlines. Dr. Xie has held various appointments in China, Canada and Singapore throughout … [Read more...] about IATA’s new North Asia head returns to Beijing
Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
IPP Group has its fingers crossed as the company’s air cargo division anticipates its air operator certificate by the end of July, as well as the delivery of the first of four Boeing 737-800BCF freighters in the same month. Talking at an industry event last week, Philip Nguyen, IPP Travel Retail CEO, said the luxury retail conglomerate plans to start its air operations in September, with initial flights to Hong Kong and Singapore. The new carrier is currently in talks with Singpost and … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s IPP Air Cargo targets September launch
