Qantas has chosen Swissport as its preferred ground handling partner at Melbourne International Airport in Australia. After successfully providing ground handling services for Qantas domestic flights over many years, Swissport commenced handling for the carrier’s international flights this week, including the entire narrow-body and wide-body fleet. Swissport International has expanded the scope of services for the Australian flag carrier Qantas at Melbourne’s busy Tullamarine Airport (MEL). … [Read more...] about Swissport to serve entire Qantas fleet in Melbourne
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Frankfurt CargoHub: Fraport launches masterplan and comprehensive investment package for cargo at FRA
Strategic development in line with growing demand – Three key initiatives comprising digitization and process innovation, space optimization, and space development FRA/gk-dh – Airport operator Fraport is strategically aligning its Frankfurt hub with forecast growth in the air cargo business. Driven by growing global trade, the air cargo industry is expected to further expand over the medium and long term both globally and within Europe. The Frankfurt CargoHub is projected to follow this … [Read more...] about Frankfurt CargoHub: Fraport launches masterplan and comprehensive investment package for cargo at FRA
Saudia launches beta version of revolutionary digital platform
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-year plan to revolutionize the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. In collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, Saudia's Travel Companion is set to change how travelers interact with the airline and redefine the standards of digital travel. The Travel Companion … [Read more...] about Saudia launches beta version of revolutionary digital platform
Kuehne+Nagel expands spare parts logistics for the automotive industry
As one of the leading logistics providers for the automotive industry, Kuehne+Nagel now manages a 170,000m² spare parts fulfilment and delivery centre in Wallersdorf, Germany. From this location, spare parts are supplied to BMW markets worldwide. Here, Kuehne+Nagel is responsible for the physical receipt of goods, pre-packaging, the management of packaging material and empties as well as the loading of goods onto shuttles for dispatch to all BMW parts distribution locations. At the … [Read more...] about Kuehne+Nagel expands spare parts logistics for the automotive industry
Korean Air and WestJet expand codeshare agreement
Korean Air and WestJet expanded their codeshare partnership on April 22 to provide more transpacific destinations to its customers. Korean Air will begin selling flights on WestJet’s new route between Seoul Incheon and Calgary, which will launch on May 17. Flights on the newly launched Seoul Incheon - Calgary route will operate three times a week using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Korean Air passengers will gain access to Calgary, Canada's gateway to Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains, … [Read more...] about Korean Air and WestJet expand codeshare agreement
WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service
Enhanced Service: Increased frequency on the Calgary-Paris route, emphasizing its role as a European hub. Market Expansion: Strengthening presence in Europe by tapping into new cargo markets and potential. Technological Integration: Leveraging advanced ECS Group tools to optimize cargo operations and customer service. WestJet Cargo is pleased to announce the strengthening of its flights between Calgary and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This route, operating 5-7 times weekly, … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service