Antonov Airlines has safely transported five S-70i Black Hawk helicopters on a single AN-124-100 flight from Rzeszów, Poland to Angeles City in the Philippines. The cargo weighed 35 tonnes in total, including loading equipment, and the loading procedure, which took a total of 5 hours, was completed using the AN-124-100's winches. Each S-70i helicopter measured 1.75 m long, 3.2 m wide, 3.9 m in height, and weighed 5.6 tonnes. Antonov said detailed loading and unloading plans were developed … [Read more...] about Antonov moves Black Hawks from Poland to the Philippines
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Hactl set to handle more aircraft engines at new facility
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), is making a bid to increase Hong Kong’s involvement in the movement of aero engines through the establishment of a new Aero Engine Handling Centre (AEHC). Hong Kong’s largest independent handler said the city state is one of only two locations in Asia that have certified repair, modification and overhaul facilities for Rolls-Royce Trent engines, the ones used in the Airbus A330, A340, A350 and A380, as well as the Boeing 777 and 787 … [Read more...] about Hactl set to handle more aircraft engines at new facility
PayCargo raises US$125 million in series B round
Freight payments platform PayCargo has snagged US$125 million series B investment by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners. The series B round comes nine months after the investor injected US$35 million, and the company said this round of investment will allow them to expand into new markets, with a focus on security and data protection, to fit every part of the supply chain. “The incredible growth PayCargo has experienced since our initial investment is a … [Read more...] about PayCargo raises US$125 million in series B round
Cainiao adds capacity for Japanese exports to China
Alibaba's Cainiao Network announced a partnership with sea & air freight customs brokerage SGH Global Japan (SGJ) to help Japanese businesses gain better access to the Chinese market, in time for major shopping festivals like the 618 this month and Double 11 in November. “Japan has always been a key market for us,” said James Zhao, General Manager of Cainiao Global Supply Chain. “SGJ has demonstrated extensive logistics capabilities and business connections that will be instrumental in … [Read more...] about Cainiao adds capacity for Japanese exports to China
B&H introduces new engine storage systems in Singapore
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide is further expanding the scope of its specialist services with the introduction of storage systems for the Trent 700 and Trent XWB engines at its Singapore facility. The company said the system was designed to deliver long-term protection for jet engines in storage and creates a moisture-free, regulated and controlled environment around the equipment regardless of local conditions. “Modern jet engines are built using composite materials and … [Read more...] about B&H introduces new engine storage systems in Singapore
Raya Airways starts B767 freighter services to Nanning
Raya Airways is now the first Malaysian cargo airline to offer freighter services to the southern Chinese city of Nanning in Guangxi, China. The airline will fly four times a week and expects to carry e-commerce products and consumer goods, including perishable items, offering an average weekly load of 30 tonnes up to 40 tonnes, using Boeing 767-200F aircraft. The Malaysian carrier says it plans expand its network to more destinations within Asia Pacific, including within China and other … [Read more...] about Raya Airways starts B767 freighter services to Nanning
