Delta TechOps—Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and MRO provider business—opened a line maintenance hangar at its Tokyo-Narita International Airport hub on Monday with Narita airport and Japanese government officials on-hand to mark the occasion. The leased 13,000 square-metre facility will provide enhanced TechOps support for Delta’s Boeing 747-400, 777, 767, 757 and Airbus A330 transoceanic aircraft. More than 100 Delta TechOps professionals work at the NRT … [Read more...] about Delta TechOps opens new hangar at Narita
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October cargo on the up, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released October data for global air freight markets showing that the strong performance of air cargo in recent months is continuing. Demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTK), rose 5.4 per cent in October compared to October 2013. This out-stripped capacity which grew by 4.4 per cent. Compared to September demand grew by 0.7 per cent bringing freight volumes to a new record monthly high. The good results reflect the improvements in … [Read more...] about October cargo on the up, says IATA
VDT performs first A-check in Sharjah
Volga-Dnepr Gulf, Volga-Dnepr Technics’ subgroup branch in the Middle East, has successfully performed its first A-check on a B737-400 for the Slovenian airline SolinAir. The work was completed in Volga-Dnepr Gulf’s MRO hangar at Sharjah airport. In addition, the Volga-Dnepr maintenance team carried out additional works, replacing some components and aircraft washing. Volga-Dnepr Gulf obtained its EASA Part 145 approval in October 2014, gaining authorisation to provide line … [Read more...] about VDT performs first A-check in Sharjah
Peter Scholten to step down at Saudia Cargo
Peter Scholten, vice president commercial will be leaving Saudia Cargo effective 15th January 2015 to pursue other interests. Scholten joined Saudia Cargo in October 2010. “His contribution has been instrumental to the growth and positioning of Saudia Cargo in the global air cargo business”, says Nabil Khojah, CEO of Saudia Cargo. “We appreciate Peter’s dedication and contribution over the past four years.” A successor for the … [Read more...] about Peter Scholten to step down at Saudia Cargo
Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
Hong Kong - Helsinki freighter flights from 21 December 2014. The last freighter operation will depart Helsinki 20 December 2014 and return from Hong Kong 21 December 2014. “This has been one of the hardest collective decisions to make during my years at Finnair Cargo. We have over the years received excellent support from the Hong Kong and European freight forwarders and markets, as well as received positive feedback on the freighter operations. The biggest challenge we have … [Read more...] about Finnair to discontinue Helsinki-HK freighter
Thompson appointed ACS North America president
Air Charter Service has appointed Richard Thompson as president of the company’s North America operations. Thompson will be responsible for the UK-based company’s operations in New York, California, Texas and Canada. He steps into the position previously held by Andy Christie, who was last month promoted to group director of ACS’s Private Jet charter division. Having joined the aircraft charter specialist in 2004, Thompson has played integral roles in relief … [Read more...] about Thompson appointed ACS North America president
