Israel-based aviation group Israel Aerospace Industries has been busy expanding its commercial operations across the globe with planned conversion sites from north Asia to the middle east. Its most recent is an agreement with MRO service provider Etihad Engineering to establish its own Abu Dhabi passenger-to-freighter conversion site for twin-engine Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft. IAI said the new conversion centre will use the airline’s maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi, and will offer cargo … [Read more...] about Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Air & Cargo Services
DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain
In an email interview with Payload Asia, Milton De La Paz, vice president for airline relations and cargo business development at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, gives us a rundown of the airport community at DFW, the heightened focus on pharma and perishables as well as the air hub’s future prospects to grow the cargo business. Can you tell us more about DFW? Who are the main airlines, cargo handlers and forwarders that make up the cargo community at the airport? We currently … [Read more...] about DFW: Staying cool and ahead in the cold chain
Geodis adds new route between Europe and Asia
Geodis is opening new routes between Asia and Europe with the addition of a twice weekly flight routed London Stansted (STN)/Amsterdam (AMS)/ Hong Kong (HKG)/STN/AMS. The forwarder said it will use in part its new A330-300 full freighter aircraft to operate this rotation between Europe and Asia, with the new scheduled route set to takeoff in October. "As manufacturing in Asia continues to be the backbone of several key European business sectors, the requirement for exporters to secure … [Read more...] about Geodis adds new route between Europe and Asia
Precision Aircraft on freighter conversions and more
Amidst a surge in e-commerce shipments and lack of belly capacity, cargo operators, lessors, and investors are now looking at converting narrowbody freighters as a more long-term strategic investment. But with only a handful of players capable and authorised to make such modifications, one of the issues is where do we find the capacity to convert these orders? In an interview, Payload Asia talks to Zach Young, director of sales and marketing of Precision Aircraft as he gives us a rundown of the … [Read more...] about Precision Aircraft on freighter conversions and more
SATS: Connecting cargo, gateways and supply chains
With an experience spanning over 70 years, SATS connects people, businesses and communities seamlessly through comprehensive services for customers like airlines, cruise lines, freight forwarders, postal services and e-commerce companies. Using innovative food technologies and resilient supply chains, it creates tasty, quality food in sustainable ways for airlines, foodservice chains, retailers and institutions. SATS is delighting customers in 55 locations and 14 countries across the Asia … [Read more...] about SATS: Connecting cargo, gateways and supply chains
Meet Turkish Cargo’s Far East vice president Tarik Parlak
Turkish Cargo’s operations made a significant contribution to the company’s overall revenue and profit last year and in the Far East region, the team recorded a remarkable 1 billion in revenue.. The flag carrier is certainly in the top 5 combination airlines that are thriving with cargo, operating 21 online stations and connecting services via the Istanbul air hub. Data released by IATA saw Turkish achieve the biggest growth ratio amongst the top 25 air cargo carriers with 5.7 percent market … [Read more...] about Meet Turkish Cargo’s Far East vice president Tarik Parlak