With the record-setting number of aircraft orders signed up at the recent Dubai Air Show, Airbus' indefatigable chief commercial officer, John Leahy can be excused for being "over the moon" about the state of the airline industry in general and Airbus' continuing role as the best selling aircraft manufacturer in the world in particular. Th e folks in Chicago and Seattle may not like it, but it looks like the Toulouse-based aircraft maker will be outselling Boeingagain in 2007. … [Read more...] about Airbus rediscovers freighters
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Donghai Airlines new customer for hub in China
The International Cargo Centre Shenzhen (ICCS) has announced that Donghai Airlines (J5) recently began services at the cargo hub. The carrier launched its inaugural B737-300F freighter service between Shenzhen and Dhaka Airport from 4 December 2007 and consists of three flights per week. ICCS is responsible for the ground handling of all J5 international shipments and the processing of its relevant documentation at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport. … [Read more...] about Donghai Airlines new customer for hub in China
Menzies picks up new handling contracts
Menzies Aviation has announced the award of the Emirates Skycargo contract for Ramp Handling in Prague Ruzyne Airport, where the group also currently provides cargo handling services to the airline. The contract commenced on the 9th November and is a new route for the airline. They will operate a weekly flight to Prague using B747-200F aircraft. The contract follows closely on the heels of another Emirates contract at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The contract is for … [Read more...] about Menzies picks up new handling contracts
Two wins for Hactl with Czech and East Star
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has announced that Czech Airlines Cargo (CSA Cargo) is its latest new airline customer. Czech launched its inaugural commercial flight between Hong Kong and Prague on 9 November. CSA Cargo appointed Hactl as its cargo service provider at Hong Kong International Airport covering physical cargo handling and air cargo documentation handling. CSA Cargo is one of the SkyTeam Cargo Alliance member carriers, of which six SkyTeam Cargo carriers … [Read more...] about Two wins for Hactl with Czech and East Star
New bio-fuel plant in the works
Galp Energia, a Portuguese oil company, has announced plans to build a 6,500-barrel-a-day plant to make diesel fuel from vegetable oils using a process similar to oil refining. The method, developed by UOP, a subsidiary of Honeywell, and Eni, the Italian energy company, adds hydrogen to oils derived from food crops to create a substitute that the companies describe as superior to ordinary diesel fuel. Longterm plans include expanding the fuel production into jet fuel. The long-term goal … [Read more...] about New bio-fuel plant in the works
New harmless scanning technology
A new scanner using T-rays, a form of electromagnetic radiation believed to be harmless is being developed by the US Department of Energy in conjunction with researchers in Turkey and Japan. The T-rays - terahertz radiation - are produced using special, high-temperature superconducting crystals in a compact device. T-rays are part of the electromagnetic spectrum that lies between microwaves on the low end and infrared radiation at the high end. Unlike conventional X-rays, which can cause … [Read more...] about New harmless scanning technology
