Vietjet and UAE-based aircraft lessor and financier Novus Aviation Capital have signed memorandum of understandings (MOU) during the recent 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) on climate action in Dubai. The MoU aims to explore the establishment of aircraft financing and leasing vehicle for Vietjet’s 15 newly ordered aircraft from Boeing and Airbus, which are due to be delivered starting 2024. The same leasing vehicle could also be used to finance Vietnamese carrier’s future orderbook, the … [Read more...] about Vietjet signs MoU for aircraft financing, SAF development
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DHL leads disaster prep workshop at Bhutan’s airport
DHL was the lead trainer at Bhutan’s first ‘Get Airports Ready for Disaster’ or GARD Program, which was successfully completed at Paro International Airport from 27 November to 1 December. The GARD Program is a global public-private partnership aimed at supporting airports in planning for their role as logistical hubs in the event of natural disasters, as well as integrating the airport's role in national emergency plans. The inaugural workshop in Bhutan saw around 50 participants during a … [Read more...] about DHL leads disaster prep workshop at Bhutan’s airport
Atlas Air welcomes third new B777F for MSC
Atlas Air has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 freighter, which it will operate with the logo of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement. This is the third of four B777Fs that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, which will complement the existing weekly service and add an additional route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) in Texas. A fourth aircraft is expected to be delivered later this … [Read more...] about Atlas Air welcomes third new B777F for MSC
JD Logistics relies on tech to fulfil Black Friday orders
This year's Black Friday on 24 November played witness to JD Logistics' 70 percent surge in overseas outbound orders, thanks in large part to the implementation of automation technology and advanced AI algorithms. These tools have been instrumental in helping forecast sales and prepare inventory. During Black Friday, JD Logistics' forecasting accuracy rate exceeded 95 percent, and playing a crucial role was the company’s own international warehouse management system (iWMS). This … [Read more...] about JD Logistics relies on tech to fulfil Black Friday orders
Maersk Air Cargo tries China-UK route via Bournemouth
A.P. Moller-Maersk's airline unit is working with Cargo First and has chosen Bournemouth Airport (BOH) as its gateway into the United Kingdom from China for a trial of a new route. Maersk Air Cargo has started a weekly service from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in China’s Zhejiang province to BOH, using a 45-tonne capacity Boeing 767-300 freighter. The new route is part of Maersk’s growing air freighter network between mainland China, Southeast Asia, Europe and the US. In … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo tries China-UK route via Bournemouth
Turkish Cargo, Vietnam Airlines team up on air freight
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines have signed an agreement on 29 November to further foster cooperation in air cargo. The two plan to enhance cooperation in the field of cargo transport and will conduct research to enable a potential launch of a joint venture that will bring about a larger, faster network with enhanced direct flights, a wider range of destinations and increased frequencies. The agreement will enable Turkish Airline to expand its network to previously limited areas like … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo, Vietnam Airlines team up on air freight