We hear that French investigators have started an inquiry after an El Al Boeing 747- 400 suffered severe engine damage at Paris after it taxied over its push-back tractor. The Israeli-operated aircraft was preparing to depart Paris Charles de Gaulle for Tel Aviv on 13 April when the incident occurred. It crushed the tow tractor under the number three engine, heavily damaging both. A spokesman for Aéroports de Paris said the push-back tractor had been disconnected from the aircraft … [Read more...] about EARLY RETIREMENT
Air Freight Logistics
PRE-FLIGHT TOILET CHECK
The following story is from Xinhua News Agency, which reported that China Southern has calculated that it takes a litre of fuel to flush the toilet at 30,000 feet and is urging passengers to go to the bathroom before they board. “The energy used in one flush is enough for an economical car to run at least 10 kilometres,” Captain Liu Zhiyuan, who flies regularly between Hangzhou and Beijing, was quoted as saying. Citing a survey by the company’s logistics department, Liu … [Read more...] about PRE-FLIGHT TOILET CHECK
John C. Emery
On April 19, 2007, John C. Emery, Jr., died at age 82 in his home in Connecticut from cancer. John Emery Jr. joined Emery Air Freight after completing his military service in the US Navy. He started his career as a pick-up driver, and subsequently moved to sales side of the business, first as a street salesman, then as New York sales manager and followed by positions as district manager, regional manager, vice president of sales and eventually, executive vice president of the … [Read more...] about John C. Emery
Swiss WorldCargo
Urs Stulz, currently director cargo Switzerland for Swiss WorldCargo, has been selected as successor of Hans Nilsson as managing director cargo Europe. Nilsson will be leaving the company. In his new position, Stulz will be charged with ensuring the business unit’s further expansion and focused development. Swiss WorldCargo said in a statement that a successor as director cargo Switzerland is underway. … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo
Royal Jordanian
Ingo Roessler, the former executive vice president of Etihad Crystal Cargo, has joined Royal Jordanian Airlines as head of cargo sales. It is thought that Roessler may eventually succeed the current vice president cargo for RJA, Geoffrey Weston when the latter retires from the airline. … [Read more...] about Royal Jordanian
Liwa Air Cargo
Robert Strödel, the former CEO of Dubai-based air freight carrier Liwa Air Cargo, has left the carrier with immediate effect following the decision by the group of private Arabian owners to sell their stakes in Liwa to an undisclosed investor. Strödel said there were rumors that the new owners of Liwa Air, which was founded on August 1, 2006 and started operations in early November last year, might be a Pakistan-based firm which is eager to step into the Middle East cargo … [Read more...] about Liwa Air Cargo
