Energy conglomerate Shell has invested in sustainable fuel producer LanzaJet to accelerate the commercialisation of the latter’s alcohol-to-jet technology and scale up the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to drive the decarbonisation of the aviation industry. The investment comes as LanzaJet continues its work to build the first alcohol-to-jet (AtJ) facility in Soperton, Georgia, which is scheduled to start operations in 2022. The commercial-scale plant is expected to produce 10 … [Read more...] about Shell invests in LanzaJet to drive SAF use in aviation
Air & Cargo Services
Cargo iQ to members: ‘Create and they will follow’
Cargo iQ, a nonprofit interest group backed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has announced a renewed focus on expanding its reach and coverage and piloting projects this year, as part of its efforts to provide full visibility for the air cargo supply chain. This initiative, announced during its recent annual general meeting, is part of its mission to measure 100 percent of shipments along its ‘master operating plan’ (MOP), including introducing trucking milestones, to … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ to members: ‘Create and they will follow’
Industry open challenge: More female speakers at events
The Women in Aviation and Logistics advocacy group is calling out organisers to invite more female subject-matter experts to speak at their events, starting this year. Women in Aviation and Logistics, an inclusive initiative pushing for gender equality in the industry, has launched an open challenge to event organisers to help redress gender balance on speaker line ups and delegate attendance at conferences globally. The call is for organisers—private businesses, media companies and … [Read more...] about Industry open challenge: More female speakers at events
SAL, Emirates ink cargo handling deal
Press release Saudi Arabian Logistics, better known as SAL, has signed a cargo ground handling agreement with the Emirates in line with the ‘company’s strategy to logistically partner with the most reputed airlines with strong presence in the international arena.’ SAL’s chief Omar Hariri commented: “This cooperation with the leading Emirates SkyCargo as a logistic partner will have a positive effect on the flow of cargo operations at all our main stations in the Kingdom. We take pride in … [Read more...] about SAL, Emirates ink cargo handling deal
Cainiao bolsters air network from China to Americas
Cainiao Network has reached a special prorate agreement (SPA) with Atlas Air and LATAM Airlines as the company aims to address the limited cargo space between China and the Americas to deliver e-commerce parcels. The agreement will allow connection flights linking Hong Kong to Bogota, Colombia and Lima, Peru via Santiago, Chile or Sao Paulo, Brazil, where Atlas Air currently operates charter flights for Cainiao. The agreement is Cainiao’s first SPA on the Latin America route and carries … [Read more...] about Cainiao bolsters air network from China to Americas
SmartKargo: giving e-commerce shipments a plane seat
Imagine being able to switch to cargo at any time, or better yet, banking on cargo operations with a passenger fleet. For most airlines it would be impossible to ignore this idea given how the industry has been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. From the steep drop in travel demand to moving aircraft to deserts, airlines have had a lot to think about during the past year, including where to get much needed revenue. Whilst the chaos was unfolding, a greater population of people were living … [Read more...] about SmartKargo: giving e-commerce shipments a plane seat