Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has started the structural modification phase in the conversion of the prototype Boeing 777-300ERSF (special freighter), in partnership with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The 'Big Twin' project, part of a US$400 million deal signed in 2019, will exit the development process and is now set for structural and systems modification. IAI estimates the process of converting the widebody passenger plane into a freighter aircraft to take around 130 … [Read more...] about IAI starts modifications on ‘Big Twin’ freighter
Air & Cargo Services
Qatar Airways, WiseTech Global team up to unify cargo data
Press release Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading air cargo carrier, and WiseTech Global, a leading provider of software solutions to the logistics industry, have commenced implementation of an extensive direct data connection between their global operating systems. The direct data connection between WiseTech’s leading CargoWise platform and Qatar Airways Cargo management system, CROAMIS, streamlines the exchange of critical operational data that reduces risk, complexity and costs for … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways, WiseTech Global team up to unify cargo data
cargo-partner expands in Australia with local acquisition
Vienna-based info-logistics provider cargo-partner group is expanding its footprint in the land down under, after the forwarder acquired local customs broker and forwarder Associated Customs & Forwarding or ACF. The acquisition, officially completed on 1 August, will see cargo-partner gain two new locations in Sydney and Brisbane and grown its team in Australia to 35. The company said it has had success in its operations in Melbourne, which it started in July 2019. Also read: Hellmann … [Read more...] about cargo-partner expands in Australia with local acquisition
Bulgarian cargo airline gets first B737-800SF on GA Telesis
Bulgarian cargo operator Compass Cargo Airlines has taken delivery of its first narrowbody freighter on lease with commercial aviation company GA Telesis. The aircraft, a B737-800SF (registered MSN 28826) converted freighter, is the first plane to enter the airline’s fleet. GA Telesis acquired the jet through its leasing, investment, financing & trading (LIFT) group, with the passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion done at Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) conversion center in … [Read more...] about Bulgarian cargo airline gets first B737-800SF on GA Telesis
JD expands China–US air cargo service
Chinese e-commerce and logistics player JD has launched a new cargo service between Shanghai and New York on August 6, the company’s second China-US service, following the Nanjing-Los Angeles flights commenced on June 7. Cargo flights will operate twice a week from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The logistics player said it will mainly transport e-commerce and general trade goods and make use of the cargo space on … [Read more...] about JD expands China–US air cargo service
PLA Global Wrap: Week 31
In the latest installment of the PLA Global Wrap, we look back at week 31 for some really quite interesting updates on the air cargo, logistics and wider aviation industry, including Korean Air’s 10,000th cargo-only pax flight last week. We also feature SASI World as it embarks on a project to conduct research on how to modernize cargo operations and infrastructure at US airports. We also have the latest B2B updates from LATAM Airlines, WFS, cargo.one, APOC, Champ Cargosystems and many … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 31