According to the SITA 2017 Air Transport IT Trends Insights Airlines and Airports are estimated to spend nearly US$33 billion on IT this year, and they are focusing their technology investments on similar priorities. Top of the agenda for both are investments in cyber security and cloud services. SITA’s research of the world’s airlines and airports shows that airlines’ spending as a percentage of revenue will rise to an estimated 3.30% or US$24.3 billion in 2017. For airports, the … [Read more...] about US$33 billion to be spent by airlines and airports on IT this year
Air & Cargo Services
United Airlines increases A350 XWB order
United Airlines has increased the number of A350 XWB aircraft it will bring into its fleet, updating and expanding its previously existing order for 35 A350-1000 to 45 A350-900 widebody aircraft to replace older, less efficient aircraft, supporting future growth at the airline. The A350-900 is the cornerstone member of the A350XWB (Xtra Wide-Body) family, which is shaping the future of air travel. The aircraft typically seats 325 passengers in a standard three-class configuration … [Read more...] about United Airlines increases A350 XWB order
ABC achieves QEP accreditation in Moscow and Dallas
The continuing development of AirBridgeCargo’s (ABC) products and services for pharmaceutical customers has seen the airline achieve Envirotainer’s QEP accreditation at its global hub at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport and in Dallas, one of its six online gateways in the U.S. Fedor Novikov, director Pharma, Global at AirBridgeCargo, said: “Gaining QEP accreditation is yet another sign of the commitment we are making to our pharmaceutical customers and further demonstrates our ability to … [Read more...] about ABC achieves QEP accreditation in Moscow and Dallas
Kerry Logistics appoints Claire Trench as head of F&B
Kerry Logistics Network Limited (Kerry Logistics) has appointed Claire Trench as the new Head of Food and Beverage (F&B), to be based at its Glasgow office in the United Kingdom. Trench brings a wealth of experience, 17 years in forwarding and more recently senior managerial positions with leading brands in the beers, wines, and spirits industry. The new role will see her supporting brands looking to export to the rapidly developing F&B market in Greater China, where Kerry … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics appoints Claire Trench as head of F&B
GBA takes next step in European expansion
Time-critical logistics operator GBA Services has launched its latest European operation, to cover the German market. GBA is already established in the UK, Poland and Austria. GBA Logistics Germany GmbH is based in Bremen, from where it will provide the full portfolio of GBA’s services – including time-critical, high-security and temperature-critical transport. Although chiefly focused on express road services, GBA’s German operation will also offer global multi-modal … [Read more...] about GBA takes next step in European expansion
Air China limited announces 2017 interim results
Air China Limited announced its interim results for the 6 months ended June 30, 2017. Cargo Business In the first half of 2017, the global trade recovery accelerated with emerging signs of growth pick-up in the international transport market. However, domestic market growth was relatively slow amid China's economic transformation. Air China Cargo has proactively transformed its business model, and continuously strengthened the passenger and cargo business alignment to steadily … [Read more...] about Air China limited announces 2017 interim results
