air freighter

ASL tops up orders for Boeing’s 737-800BCF

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Aircraft lessor and ACMI airline operator ASL Aviation Holdings earlier this week announced an order for up to 20 additional 737-800BCFs (Boeing converted freighters), bringing up its total order to 40 for the Boeing narrowbody freight jet. The agreement is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights. The aircraft will be converted by Boeing at approved MRO sites, including STAECO in Jinan and at the company's London Gatwick MRO facility in the United Kingdom. Also read: B737-800 conversions … [Read more...] about ASL tops up orders for Boeing’s 737-800BCF

Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition

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Geodis is looking to strengthen its contract logistics footprint and enhance its e-commerce fulfillment services in Asia Pacific after it signed a binding agreement to acquire Keppel Logistics earlier this week. With the acquisition, Geodis will further expand its footprint in Asia Pacific, adding to recent investments in contract logistics sites in India, South Korea and Australia. Singapore-based Keppel Logistics offers end-to-end B2B and B2C logistics solutions, including warehousing … [Read more...] about Geodis expands APAC footprint with Keppel acquisition

Raj Subramaniam steps in as FedEx chief

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FedEx has promoted Raj Subramaniam to president and CEO effective 1 June 2022, replacing founder Fred Smith who will take on his seat as executive chairman. An industry veteran of more than 30 years, Subramaniam joined FedEx in 1991 where he worked his way up from management and marketing roles throughout Asia and the US to become the president of FedEx Express in Canada. The 54-year-old chief also served as executive vice president and chief marketing and communications officer of FedEx … [Read more...] about Raj Subramaniam steps in as FedEx chief

GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo unveils new express facility

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Indian cargo handler GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo (GHAC) has inaugurated a new facility to handle international courier and express cargo consignments at Hyderabad Airport. Located within the company’s cargo terminal, the new facility is connected with the Express Cargo Clearance System (ECCS) of Indian Customs for quick consignment processing and clearance at the terminal. It is also well equipped with supporting infrastructure and equipment including, advanced security screening and cargo … [Read more...] about GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo unveils new express facility

EFW secures STC for A320P2F freighter prototype

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ST Engineering and Airbus joint venture, Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), has received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for its head-of-version A320 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft. This prototype unit is the first A320P2F aircraft to be developed in the world and is the second variant in Airbus narrowbody P2F solutions, next to the A321P2F version. Owned by the aviation leasing arm of ST Engineering, it will be the first of … [Read more...] about EFW secures STC for A320P2F freighter prototype

Drone operator Skyports raises US$23 million in funding

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UK-registered air taxi and drone services provider Skyports has raised US$23 million in the first close of its series B funding round from a combination of new and existing investors. Skyports will use the funding to consolidate its position as a global leader in advanced air mobility infrastructure and drone operations.  The company plans to scale its drone services operations in new and existing markets, building on active operations in the UK, Europe and Asia.  Skyports … [Read more...] about Drone operator Skyports raises US$23 million in funding