The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) last week announced its launch customers for the industry’s first multi-sector sustainability verification programme. The TIACA BlueSky programme is open to the entire industry, not just TIACA members, and is now ready to launch live operations with the first wave of participants coming from the airline, airport, freight forwarder, ground handler and GSSA sectors. The launch participants include Schiphol airport, Astral Aviation, Brussels … [Read more...] about TIACA’s BlueSky programme set to take off
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MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
Mediterranean Shipping Company or MSC is responding to customer demand and complimenting its container shipping solutions with a dedicated air cargo solution. The new solution will be available from early 2023, following the delivery of the first of four Boeing 777-200F aircraft that will be branded with the MSC livery. Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, will operate the aircraft under a long-term ACMI lease agreement (aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance). Atlas … [Read more...] about MSC sets eyes on dedicated air cargo service
IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), will now offer Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers for customers transporting pharmaceutical goods. IAG Cargo said the solution is a welcome addition to its Constant Climate cold chain service. Using the latest technology, Envirotainer’s Releye RLP & RAP containers monitor the position, temperature, battery level and humidity and can run for 170 without needing to be recharged. The innovative containers … [Read more...] about IAG offers Envirotainer’s Releye for pharma cargo
Cathay hopes SAF purchase sends ‘right signal’
Cathay Pacific has signed an offtake agreement with Aemetis for the supply of 38 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with delivery scheduled to start in the next 3 years. Cathay Pacific chief Augustus Tang said the airline hopes it sends the right signal to the SAF industry to encourage the much-needed investment and scaling up of its supply chain. Under the agreement, Aemetis will start delivering the supply in 2025 from San Francisco International … [Read more...] about Cathay hopes SAF purchase sends ‘right signal’
Peli BioThermal opens station near Narita airport
Peli BioThermal marked the official opening of a new service center in Japan with a grand opening event held on September 7. The new facility, which is the latest location to be added to the company’s growing network in Asia, is situated near Tokyo’s international Narita Airport. It will also serve as an additional network station for the company’s Crēdo™ on Demand rental program, which offers a flexible rental option for temperature-controlled pallet shippers. Benson Teo, Peli … [Read more...] about Peli BioThermal opens station near Narita airport
New cargo president to step in for American Airlines
American Airlines earlier this month announced Greg Schwendinger as the next president for its cargo division, directly reporting to Derek Kerr, vice chair, finance chief and president at American Eagle, the airline’s regional branch. The appointment follows predecessor Jessica Tyler’s move in May where she moved to another leadership role within the airline. Schwendinger, who will start his new role on October 3, has spent over 15 years at the airline, holding various leadership roles … [Read more...] about New cargo president to step in for American Airlines