LATAM Airlines Group, Latin America's largest airline company, has awarded the management of its containers and pallets to CHEP Aerospace Solutions, the leading global provider of outsourced Unit Load Device (ULD) management and repair solutions. This new agreement will see CHEP managing one of the largest outsourced ULD fleets in the industry, and will meet LATAM's ongoing objective to deliver operational efficiencies. Following the acquisition of LATAM's existing 13,000 ULDs, CHEP will … [Read more...] about LATAM Airlines Group awards ULD management to CHEP
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CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
CargoLogicAir, the new British cargo airline associated with AirBridgeCargo and the Volga-Dnepr Group, has signed an agreement with Volga-Dnepr Gulf to perform C-check maintenance on its B747-400 freighter. The London Stansted-based cargo airline has been performing charter services and servicing an ACMI contract since being awarded its Air Operator Certificate by the UK Civil Aviation Authority at the start of 2016. The scope of works agreed with Volga-Dnepr Gulf includes airworthiness … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir awards maintenance to Volga-Dnepr Gulf
Atlas Air to provide peak season lift to FedEx
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced that it has entered into a five-year agreement with FedEx Express to provide it with five B747-400 freighter aircraft for peak flying seasons beginning in 2017 and lasting through 2021. Peak season flying generally occurs in the month of December and potentially earlier. An agreement to provide five aircraft for the 2016 peak season flying is already in place. “We have worked closely and successfully with FedEx for many years, but this is our first … [Read more...] about Atlas Air to provide peak season lift to FedEx
IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
IAG Cargo has announced the start of two new short haul freighter services designed to offer greater connectivity to its global network. On 18 August, the carrier will launch a new Madrid – Amsterdam freighter service designed to enable easier access for shipments between Amsterdam and LATAM, while a new flight from Frankfurt to London via Paris will start on 24 August; increasing IAG Cargo’s freighter operation out of Paris to a twice weekly service. The twice weekly Madrid – Amsterdam A300 … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo boosts Euro freighter ops with new Amsterdam, Paris services
Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
Virgin Atlantic’s new US$4.4 billion order for 12 A350-1000 aircraft will mark the arrival of the most capable cargo aircraft in its fleet delivering a significant improvement in lower deck cargo capacity of between 10-22 per cent depending on configuration. The airline, which announced the order at last month’s Farnborough International Airshow 2016 in the UK, says the investment demonstrates the strength of the Virgin Atlantic commitment to customer experience as it continues to focus on … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic will see up to 22% boost in belly capacity thanks to A350s
AEB and B-EN-G bring supply chain solutions to Southeast Asia
Japanese manufacturers in Southeast Asia looking to optimise their supply chains can now rely on the expertise and solutions of German software provider AEB and Japanese IT consultancy & solution provider Toyo Business Engineering (B-EN-G). The collaboration is a result of growing demands affecting the daily operations of manufacturing businesses, i.e. cost pressure, customer satisfaction and compliance with government regulations. Software solutions are a cost-efficient way for … [Read more...] about AEB and B-EN-G bring supply chain solutions to Southeast Asia
