Aerospace manufacturer Pratt & Whitney, a division of Raytheon Technologies, launched an enhanced website to showcase the GTF engine family. Pratt & Whitney’s growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) network can access the site’s new digital features, including an engine spotter’s guide, a multimedia gallery and an interactive route map highlighting the engine’s game-changing benefits. Pratt & Whitney estimates that its GTF engines have collectively saved customers … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney pushes for GTF engine upgrades with dedicated website
Air & Cargo Services
Bolloré Logistics secures CEIV Pharma certification in Hong Kong
Bolloré Logistics received its CEIV Pharma certification from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for its platform at Hong Kong International Airport. With this certification, Bolloré Logistics Hong Kong said it can provide seamless cool chain transportation across the entire pharmaceutical supply chain. "This certification demonstrates our commitment to full compliance in handling pharmaceutical products and other temperature-sensitive commodities. It will greatly … [Read more...] about Bolloré Logistics secures CEIV Pharma certification in Hong Kong
CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
CEVA Logistics has partnered with Sydney-based WiseTech to roll out the CargoWise platform across its network, aiming to improve productivity and efficiency in its multimodal forwarding and contract logistics operations. With this integrated logistics platform, CEVA Logistics will simplify and standardise all 4PL operational processes over the next five years, replacing multiple legacy systems within the business and accelerating digitalisation, the company noted. CEVA Logistics says the … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics teams up with WiseTech Global to roll out CargoWise platform
Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Envirotainer, manufacturer of cold chain solutions for air transport of pharmaceuticals, opened a new container station in Beijing on 1 September as it looks to ramp up capacity to support the fast and secure delivery of Covid-19 vaccine once it becomes available. With China’s rapidly growing pharmaceutical export market, the Beijing network station, as the company puts it, will carry its RKN e1 and RAP e2 containers to increase the current capacity in Asia Pacific and to service its Beijing … [Read more...] about Swedish manufacturer Envirotainer opens container station in Beijing
Vietjet pilots own ground handling operations amidst the pandemic
Vietjet officially kick-started its self-handled ground operations at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport on 4 September, becoming the first ever private carrier to set up its own ground handling arm in Vietnam. The move aims to improve the airline’s service quality, independence and the flexibility to adjust its own flight schedule to meet seasonal flight operations, especially during peak season, the company said in a press release. “The launch of Vietjet ground services in Hanoi today … [Read more...] about Vietjet pilots own ground handling operations amidst the pandemic
Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore
Venture fund and accelerator Starburst has launched the Aviation Tech Accelerator Program in Singapore, aiming to provide solutions for airlines, airports, ground handlers, MRO companies and other players in the aviation industry, a press release confirmed. The programme is supported by Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Airlines, SATS and Panasonic Avionics Corporation, with mentorship support from the Association of Aerospace Industries (Singapore), Microsoft, Cocoon Capital and … [Read more...] about Venture fund Starburst launches aviation accelerator programme in Singapore