Delta Cargo announced that it has been awarded IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification. Delta is the first U.S. Global carrier to receive this accolade and has now joined the elite group of pharma logistics providers to achieve CEIV Pharma Certification. The certification is awarded to the company at the headquarters level and additionally at Delta’s largest Cargo operation which is located in Atlanta. With this certification Delta has … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo awarded IATA’s CEIV Pharma Certification
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Boeing Partners with China Airlines
Boeing and China Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the development of the airline’s capabilities to serve the growing maintenance, repair and overhaul market in Asia. Boeing anticipates providing technical support and maintenance training to China Airlines to enhance its ability to service Boeing products. In addition, Boeing intends to work closely with China Airlines to qualify it as an approved Boeing supplier, which will enable the … [Read more...] about Boeing Partners with China Airlines
AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
AMI opened its Spot Rate desk - specialising in live market quotes - in 2007. The Spot Rate team originally comprised three members and has now grown to ten, based in both London and Manchester; it now handles 60% of AMI’s total airfreight business in the UK. The success of the concept has led to the establishment of similar operations within AMI’s USA and Australian operations. The one millionth UK spot rate quote was requested by AMI agent customer Darielle Moynes, of PSS … [Read more...] about AMI UK passes 1 million spot-rate milestone
Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
Using the venue of the Second ICAO Meeting on Air Cargo Development in Africa which ICAO held in partnership with TIACA, Secretary General of TIACA Vladimir Zubkov organized a meeting with participation of Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu, President of the ICAO Council, Boubacar Djibo, Director of the ICAO Air Transport Bureau and ICAO Regional Directors Mam Sait Jallow and Barry Kashambo on the ICAO side, and Piet Demunter, Director Strategic Development and Steven Polmans, Head of Cargo & … [Read more...] about Facilitating closer contacts between regulators and the industry
Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
As part of the continuing effort to accelerate aerospace innovation, Boeing and FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next ecoDemonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter will test emerging technologies, such as propulsion advancements and flight deck innovations. The ecoDemonstrator program, now in its fifth iteration, serves as a series of flying testbeds designed to improve … [Read more...] about Boeing and Fedex: ecoDemonstrator Testing
Virgin Atlantic Cargo senior appointments
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has announced two senior appointments to its sales team as it sees soaring volumes, most notably from its home market in the UK. Ryan Ellis takes up the position of Head of Global Accounts while Ray Wood joins the airline as Regional Sales Manager for the UK. Ryan joined Virgin Atlantic in 2010 and has previously held the roles of Regional Sales Manager – Continental Europe and, most recently, Head of GSA Territory Management. In his new post, … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo senior appointments
