air cargo

Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s

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Malaysia Airlines announced today an order for 25 B737 MAX 8 aircraft, valued at US$2.75 billion at current list prices. The order also includes purchase rights for additional B737 MAX 8 and B737 MAX 9s. Malaysia Airlines currently operates 56 737-800s. "This deal is a game-changer for Malaysia Airlines with much lower costs and greater efficiency which we will pass on to our loyal customers with lower fares," said Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew. "With the 737 MAX's longer range … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines orders 25 B737 MAX 8s

AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion

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Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced today the fourth order for an MD-82SF freighter conversion from Aeronaves T.S.M. (TSM). The aircraft will commence modification at the end of August and will be re-delivered to TSM in early 2017 to fly for the DHL network in Mexico. Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility will perform the modification and maintenance requirements on the aircraft. TSM represents the largest overall operator of AEI’s MD-80SF series freighters with three … [Read more...] about AEI announces order for fourth MD-80SF series freighter conversion

Freightos launches first online int’l freight marketplace

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Hong Kong-based Freightos, a pioneer of the logistics technology sector, today announced the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers. Until today, the freight industry was reminiscent of the travel industry in the 1970s, Freightos says – siloed information, lack of pricing transparency and obsolete analog documentation, resulting in importers often … [Read more...] about Freightos launches first online int’l freight marketplace

Freightos launches first online int'l freight marketplace

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Hong Kong-based Freightos, a pioneer of the logistics technology sector, today announced the launch of the world’s first online marketplace for international freight, providing instant comparison, booking and management of freight services from multiple logistics providers. Until today, the freight industry was reminiscent of the travel industry in the 1970s, Freightos says – siloed information, lack of pricing transparency and obsolete analog documentation, resulting in importers often having … [Read more...] about Freightos launches first online int'l freight marketplace

Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs

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Currently cargo is around 17 per cent of Finnair’s revenues and it’s a part of the airline’s strategic plan of increase that figure, although maybe not to the same levels as some Asian carriers enjoy. One of the biggest prompts for this is the nineteen A350-900s set to join the Helsinki-headquartered carrier’s fleet. Four have already arrived and will be followed by seven this year and eight next. Finnair was the European launch customer for this aircraft and plans for them to go on its Asian … [Read more...] about Finnair Cargo riding high on its A350-XWBs

Hactl celebrates its 40th anniversary

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Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has celebrated its 40th anniversary recently, marking a thriving business that has seen many industry firsts as it grew with Hong Kong’s air cargo market. Hactl was one of the first “independent” handlers in the world: Leading a new trend for airlines to move from self-handling, or being handled by other airlines, to using commercially-neutral specialist handling companies. Hactl’s first cargo terminal was officially opened in May 1976, when Hong … [Read more...] about Hactl celebrates its 40th anniversary