China Airlines, the Taiwan based carrier, announced plans to order ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger aircraft, ten Boeing 777-9 passenger aircraft, and four 777-8F freighters. The new fleet is expected to begin deliveries in 2029 and will be used for long-haul passenger and cargo routes to North America and Europe. China Airlines is actively optimizing its fleet size to deliver robust services for the global passenger and cargo markets. In November 2023, China Airlines began a comprehensive … [Read more...] about China Airlines announces plan for new fleet of 24 passenger and cargo aircraft
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GA Telesis LLC signs definitive agreement to acquire AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul business
GA Telesis, LLC, a global provider of integrated aviation services, announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AAR CORP.’s Landing Gear Overhaul business and its Wheels & Brakes business unit. Upon completion, the acquired business will be integrated into the GA Telesis MRO Services Division under the leadership of its group president, Pastor Lopez, and branded as GA Telesis Landing Gear Services. This acquisition is expected to strengthen GA Telesis' capabilities in … [Read more...] about GA Telesis LLC signs definitive agreement to acquire AAR’s Landing Gear Overhaul business
Fujitsu drives chemical industry logistics DX with participation in joint logistics demonstration
Fujitsu today announced that it participated as an observer in a joint logistics demonstration project conducted from September to December 2024 in the Kanto and Tokai regions in Japan. This project, aimed at realizing a physical internet, was led by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism with the Chemicals Working Group(1) in the Physical Internet Realization Council(2) . Fujitsu contributed by providing a common data platform … [Read more...] about Fujitsu drives chemical industry logistics DX with participation in joint logistics demonstration
Cathay Pacific reports continued growth in passenger and cargo businesses for November 2024
Cathay Pacific released its traffic figures for November 2024, showing that the airline continued its growth momentum in both the passenger and cargo businesses. Cathay Pacific carried a total of 2,010,506 passengers in November 2024, an increase of 23.1% compared with November 2023. The month’s revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) increased 25.8% year on year. Passenger load factor increased by 3 percentage points to 83.5%, while available seat kilometres (ASKs) increased by 21.3% year on year. … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific reports continued growth in passenger and cargo businesses for November 2024
HAECO partners with City of Dallas for facility expansion
HAECO is pleased to partner with the City of Dallas for its relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility encompassing 290,000 square feet. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2025, this expansion is set to create numerous job opportunities within the region while significantly enhancing HAECO’s capabilities in the industrialization and repair of next-generation aircraft engines. This relocation marks a significant milestone in HAECO's growth strategy in its engine business, enabling … [Read more...] about HAECO partners with City of Dallas for facility expansion
Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
Air New Zealand Cargo is once again helping Kiwi exporters deliver the best of New Zealand produce to the world this holiday season. The airline is set to move a huge 5 million kilograms of cargo through December and January, with a large proportion of that set to end up on Christmas dinner tables around the globe. Air New Zealand General Manager of Cargo Anne Dunne, says we have an exceptional fresh produce market in Aotearoa and it’s a privilege to connect their high-quality products with … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand’s festive freight takes flight
