AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group, has taken delivery of two more B747-8 Freighters today. The aircraft are the first to be delivered as part a memorandum of understanding, signed between Boeing and Volga-Dnepr Group at the Paris Air Show in June 2015. The aircraft will be deployed on ABC’s expanding network under winter schedule 2015/2016, between Asia and the US. With today's deliveries, ABC's fleet now consists of eight B747-8 Freighters, five B747-400ER Freighters, … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo takes delivery of two more B747-8Fs
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CEVA opens new regional HQ, excellence centre in Brazil
CEVA Logistics has opened its new headquarters for South America in Sao Paulo, Brazil and also launched its fourth Center of Logistics Excellence joining Jacksonville (US), Singapore and Ashby de la Zouch (UK). The new headquarters, located in São Paulo, will bring together operational and back-office functions under one roof. Richard Vieites, EVP South America, said: “This is an important strategic step for CEVA in the region as we consolidate our presence and prepare for continued growth. … [Read more...] about CEVA opens new regional HQ, excellence centre in Brazil
Schiphol cargo closes gap in Q3
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo tonnage trends moved closer to those of 2014 in the third quarter of 2015, narrowing the deficit to 1.44 per cent year to date. Q3 saw a total of 409,034 tonnes of cargo handled through the airport, fractionally (0.08 per cent) down on the same period of 2014. Weakness in Asia (down 5.0 per cent) and Europe (down ten per cent) business was counteracted by stronger performances in North America (up 2.3 per cent), Middle East (up eight per cent), Africa (up … [Read more...] about Schiphol cargo closes gap in Q3
Cathay Pacific recycles its retired A340s
Cathay Pacific Airways has unveiled its biggest recycling project to date - the environmentally responsible dismantling of Airbus A340 aircraft that are being retired from its fleet. The airline is committed to sustainable development, which includes ensuring the effective management of resources and the reduction of energy consumption and wastage. Now, with the end-of-life solution for its A340s, Cathay Pacific is taking the reduction of waste to a whole new level, the carrier … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific recycles its retired A340s
HAE wins Blue Air, acquires Groupair in SA
The HAE Group has announced a new working partnership with Blue Air after recently gaining a GSSA agreement from the Romanian Airline. HAE is now responsible for all sales and customer service activities for The Republic of Ireland for Blue Air. With four flights per week from Dublin direct to Bucharest and Bacau, Blue Air can now provide Irish exporters direct access to Romania and beyond to all their European destinations. The Blue Air network covers Belgium, Germany, Italy, Spain, … [Read more...] about HAE wins Blue Air, acquires Groupair in SA
China Airlines renews Fraport Cargo Services contract early
Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) and China Airlines have renewed the carrier’s cargo handling contract at Frankfurt Airport in advance of the date required – “thus carrying on their trustful partnership of more than 20 years,” the ground handler said. FCS managing director Andreas Helfer said: “We are very pleased that China Airlines, one of Asia’s leading airlines, has decided to extend its contract with Fraport Cargo Services for providing landside cargo handling services at Frankfurt … [Read more...] about China Airlines renews Fraport Cargo Services contract early
