The Dutch aviation community is expanding its sustainability efforts on the ground as airport operator Royal Schiphol partnered with Neste distributor EG Group to introduce renewable diesel for ground support and equipment. From January 2023 onwards, all diesel-powered ground handling vehicles and machinery at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands will be using Neste MY Renewable Diesel, also known as HVO100, which is produced from 100 percent renewable raw materials. KLM Equipment … [Read more...] about Amsterdam airside turns to renewable diesel
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Lufthansa introduces new director in Shanghai
Lufthansa sent a press release announcing the appointment of Carsten Hernig as deputy general manager and VP for production, sales and marketing at Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL). Hernig, former VP for Latin America & Caribbean at Lufthansa Cargo, assumed the role in October last year and will manage the airline’s business with PACTL, a Sino-German joint venture formed by stakeholders Shanghai Airport (Group), Lufthansa Cargo and JHJ Logistics … [Read more...] about Lufthansa introduces new director in Shanghai
Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet
GE Aerospace and Cargolux have entered into a long-term support agreement to power the carrier’s future fleet of Boeing 777-8 freighters using fuel-efficient engines, including service extension for the existing engines powering the airline’s Boeing 747-8F fleet. The airline will use the GE9X for its future fleet, which many consider the most powerful aircraft engine and the quietest GE Aerospace engine ever produced (pounds of thrust per decibel), offering the lowest NOx emissions in its … [Read more...] about Cargolux inks long-term support deal for future fleet
Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Silk Way West Airlines and Nippon Express Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to offer enhanced air freight solutions between Baku and Japan and across the carrier's network amidst changing supply chains. The airline said the agreement strengthens its presence in the Japanese market whilst helping Nippon Express Holdings to expand globally by providing cargo capacity across a worldwide network. Silk Way West Airlines has been serving the Japanese air cargo market since 2018 … [Read more...] about Silk Way West eyes Japan with Nippon Express
Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
Hong Kong’s cargo volume slumped 16.4 percent in 2022 no thanks to the impact of global economic uncertainties, geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. Cargo throughput saw a 26.4 percent drop to 351,000 tonnes in December 2022, compared to the same month last year, with import and export volume sliding 33 and 26 percent year on year in the same month. Despite the drop in air freight volume, the airport handled a total of 5.7 million passengers, representing a year-on-year … [Read more...] about Passengers soar as cargo dwindles at HKG in 2022
Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership
Bahrain flag carrier Gulf Air and Unilode Aviation Solutions have renewed their longstanding ULD management partnership for another 10 years. Since 2011 Unilode has supported Gulf Air’s significant fleet growth and route network extension with supply, management, maintenance and digital services as well as accessories management. The renewed agreement will see the service provider continue to supply pallets, as well as lighter and more durable AKE containers from its ULD pool, including … [Read more...] about Gulf Air and Unilode extend partnership
