InstoneAir, one of the world’s leading specialists in the air transportation of horses, has been awarded European Technical Standard Order (ETSO) authorisation by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its new Fully Collapsible Airstable, which lowers container positioning or return costs by enabling empty units to be transported in the lower decks of freighter and passenger aircraft. Designed to fit all wide-bodied freighters, including B747, B777, MD11, A310 and B767 … [Read more...] about InstoneAir awarded ETSO for new Fully Collapsible Airstable
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SITA and key industry partners launch MRO Blockchain Alliance
Key industry partners announced the launch of the MRO Blockchain Alliance, the air transport’s first industry-wide investigation into the use of blockchain to track, trace and record aircraft parts. The new alliance comprises leading organizations covering every aspect of the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) chain, from part manufacture and repairs to logistics and smart contracts. Members currently include Bolloré Logistics, Cathay Pacific, FLYdocs, HAECO Group, Ramco … [Read more...] about SITA and key industry partners launch MRO Blockchain Alliance
Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has renewed its global cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), the world’s largest air cargo handler, with Frankfurt and Madrid joining six existing gateways in Europe, Asia and the United States. The three-year framework extension will see WFS continue to provide Etihad Cargo with warehouse and cargo handling services at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Washington DC’s Dulles … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo renews WFS agreements
Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Air France-KLM Cargo, Delta Air Lines Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo are promising cargo customers more connections, greater shipment routing flexibility, improved trucking options, aligned services and innovative digital solutions with the launch of their expanded trans-Atlantic Joint Venture (JV). The new partnership, which represents 23% of total trans-Atlantic cargo capacity or more than 600,000 tonnes annually, will enable the airlines to offer the best-ever customer … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Successful efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Munich Airport
The international climate protection organization CDP (Carbon Disclosure Project) has again recognized Munich Airport (FMG) for its highly effective climate protection efforts. For the third consecutive year, Munich Airport has achieved "Leadership Level" and earned an "A-" rating in the "Climate Change" category. CDP collects data on climate change measures by companies and assigns ratings between "A" and "D-". In 2019 a total of 8,361 companies around the world submitted data to … [Read more...] about Successful efforts to reduce CO2 emissions at Munich Airport
Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power Wizz Air 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (UTX), and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) announced selection of the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine to power an order of 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. This brings Wizz Air’s combined total order to 276 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Wizz Air with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise Comprehensive service agreement. Wizz Air, the largest low-cost … [Read more...] about Pratt & Whitney GTF Engines to power Wizz Air 166 Airbus A320neo family aircraft
