Boeing and Cargolux last week finalized an order of 10 777-8 freighters with options for six additional planes, a deal previously announced at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. Cargolux earlier said Boeing’s freighter was the airline’s choice as the replacement for its 747-400 freighter fleet. The order, which was previously listed as unidentified on the aircraft manufacturer’s orders & deliveries website, now underlines the carrier’s long-term sustainability. Launched in … [Read more...] about Cargolux firms up order for Boeing’s new freighter
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Singapore-based Gravity extends with CHAMP
Singapore-based Gravity Supply Chain Solutions has renewed its partnership with CHAMP to support the company’s growth. Gravity is expanding its portfolio with Traxon Premium Tracking, which will provide air cargo data visibility on its platform, enriched from multiple sources. With Traxon Premium Tracking, Gravity can customize milestones with CHAMP’s software, utilizing fully automated communication at all stages of the air cargo journey. This includes when the cargo is … [Read more...] about Singapore-based Gravity extends with CHAMP
SmartLynx targets A321 freighter fleet expansion
Latvia-based SmartLynx Airlines, an ACMI charter and cargo operator, has announced an addition of four A321Fs to its growing cargo fleet. The additional freighters will be used on flights in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America as part of a sales-leaseback agreement with Aero Capital Solutions, Inc. (ACS). All four A321Fs–MSN 941, 961, 1185, and 1241–will be registered in Malta after passenger-to-freighter conversions by Precision Aircraft Solutions (Precision) and Elbe Flugzeugwerke … [Read more...] about SmartLynx targets A321 freighter fleet expansion
QR Cargo’s new portal ticks all the boxes
After revealing a brand new website in May this year, Qatar Airways is taking the next step towards its digital transformation journey with the release of a revamped, comprehensive, and intuitive cargo customer portal called ‘Digital Lounge’. The comprehensive platform offers forwarder customers full access to a broad range of activities with a single access, including booking, shipment tracking, account management, reporting, and other services—online. No more need for phone or email … [Read more...] about QR Cargo’s new portal ticks all the boxes
Singapore commits to SAF with ICAO agreement
Singapore and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have signed an agreement for Singapore to provide and receive assistance, capacity-building, and training (ACT) on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) under the ACT-SAF programme. Under the programme, Singapore will provide experts and resources to share expertise and experience, tackling areas such as setting up an International Advisory Panel (IAP) to engage industry and canvas ideas, developing a Sustainable Air Hub Blueprint … [Read more...] about Singapore commits to SAF with ICAO agreement
UPS launches Premier service in Singapore
UPS Healthcare last week launched its latest product UPS Premier in Singapore. The company said the highly specialised shipping service combines a new level of tracking, prioritisation and recovery for patient-critical, time- and temperature-sensitive shipments. “Of three levels of UPS Premier available globally, UPS Premier Gold has now launched and is available in Singapore. The service offers acceleration and first-in first-off package prioritisation, with real-time monitoring through a … [Read more...] about UPS launches Premier service in Singapore
