Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed Michael J. Karam to take the reins and lead the progress in its United Arab Emirates operations. “Michael has significant experience working in the Middle East in both the 3PL and shipping environment, and we are delighted to welcome him to the management team,” said Gerard Ryan, regional vice president for the EMEA region at Crane Worldwide. “There are exciting times ahead for Crane Worldwide Logistics in the region. There is a rapid … [Read more...] about Crane appoints new UAE country manager
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TNT Airways to deploy paperless cockpits
TNT Airways, TNT’s subsidiary airline, is to roll out paperless cockpits across its worldwide fleet of 50 aircraft, following approval from the Belgian Civil Aviation Authority to use iPad Air tablets as electronic flight bags. Each iPad will replace the 50 kilos of paper books and manuals carried by crews on each flight. Going paperless will also simplify the updating of flight documents, as updates are managed centrally and electronically, regardless of the crews’ location. … [Read more...] about TNT Airways to deploy paperless cockpits
Air Partner, Envirotainer respond to Ebola crisis
ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
All Nippon Airways inked a deal with IBS Software for the implementation of its cloud-based Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software, iFlight MRO for maintenance of flight training related equipment. The solution will allow ANA to ensure that the various aircraft training equipment including the simulators are maintained and kept ready for operational training of its staff. The system will help manage the maintenance of these equipment besides allowing them to be scheduled for various … [Read more...] about ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
UTi partners with Changjiu in automotive logistics
UTi Worldwide set up a strategic partnership with Beijing Changjiu Logistics to serve the logistics requirements of global automotive original equipment manufacturers and suppliers in China’s booming automotive market. Beijing Changjiu Logistics is a privately held company and one of the largest independent automotive logistics companies in China with annual revenue of US$500 million. “Changjiu Logistics is a pioneer in finished vehicle transportation and warehousing in … [Read more...] about UTi partners with Changjiu in automotive logistics
ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
All Nippon Airways inked a deal with IBS Software for the implementation of its cloud-based Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul software, iFlight MRO for maintenance of flight training related equipment. The solution will allow ANA to ensure that the various aircraft training equipment including the simulators are maintained and kept ready for operational training of its staff. The system will help manage the maintenance of these equipment besides allowing them to be scheduled for various … [Read more...] about ANA chose IBS’ software for simulator maintenance
