Orders for 737-800 converted freighters are picking up as aircraft fleet operator ASL Aviation Holdings (ASL) exercised options to convert 10 of the aircraft for cargo use, following an original agreement with Boeing for 10 firm orders and 10 options at the Paris Air Show in June 2019. ASL said the 737-800BCF aircraft will be operated mainly by its European airline partners and will be introduced to meet the requirements of its express integrator customers like DHL, Amazon and FedEx. The … [Read more...] about B737-800 conversions pick up as lessors bank on potential
Air & Cargo Services
SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
Singapore is set to ramp up its vaccination programme as the first shipment of Moderna’s vaccine arrived in the city state on board Singapore Airlines’ B747-400 freighter. Flight SQ7137 flew in from Brussels with the vaccine doses on 17 February. The freighter made a short stop in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, Payload Asia learned, before making its way to Changi Airport. SIA said the Moderna vaccine shipment was prioritised for loading in Brussels and likewise for unloading in … [Read more...] about SIA delivers more vaccine jabs to Singapore
dnata adds cool dollies in Australia
dnata has added four cool dollies to its fleet in Australia, as the company continues to stay ahead of the pack by investing in cutting-edge equipment to further enhance its cargo handling capabilities globally. These special containers will ensure safe and seamless delivery of temperature-sensitive goods, including pharmaceuticals and vaccines, between aircraft and dnata’s cargo facilities. The company said it is the first air services provider to offer a fully integrated, … [Read more...] about dnata adds cool dollies in Australia
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
CSC unveils new app to track pharma shipments
Cargo Service Center (CSC) has launched a new app that enables real-time temperature tracking of pharmaceutical shipments that depart from Mumbai airport (BOM), particularly as visibility remains a concern for shippers. Unveiled during a virtual press meet organised by CSC, the TURANT app, which means ‘immediate’ in Hindi, provides critical temperature information during transit of pharma shipments with the use of a mobile phone. Once downloaded and installed, users can select the airport, … [Read more...] about CSC unveils new app to track pharma shipments
SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector
The Saudi Logistics Company (SAL), the logistics arm of Saudi Arabian Airlines, has signed a memorandum of cooperation with King Abdullah Economic City, an economic zone 100 kilometres north of Jeddah, to strengthen the logistics sector in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will focus on enhancing logistics services and creating economic opportunities in conjunction with the nation’s 2030 vision to become a global logistic hub. Commenting on the event, SAL CEO Omar Hariri emphasised the … [Read more...] about SAL inks deal to bolster Saudi’s logistics sector