Boeing has announced that Elizabeth Lund has been named vice president of Product Development for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Lund will be responsible for leading preliminary design of new and derivative airplanes and systems, and environmental performance strategy. Lund also will manage the overall research and development plan across Commercial Airplanes, and support the Product Strategy and Advanced Technology organisations within Commercial Airplanes and Phantom Works. The position reports … [Read more...] about Boeing
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Cargoitalia
Cargoitalia founder and managing director Massimo Panagia has left the allcargo airline, the second top executive to quit recently following board chairman Stan Wraight's exit. The departure of the two well-known air cargo executives has raised serious questions about the airline's future, with record fuel prices putting crushing pressure on cargo carriers. Media reports in Europe have said Cargoitalia was up for sale, but the company has declined to confirm. The carrier that Panagia … [Read more...] about Cargoitalia
Jade expands Europe-China capacity
Having overcome its pilot shortage, Jade Cargo International has raised the frequency of its service between Shenzhen and Amsterdam by adding two further flights on Thursday and Saturday. The total weekly frequencies to Amsterdam fromShenzhen are now seven flights. From Amsterdam, the flights return to Shanghai-Pudong and fly onwards to Brescia, Italy and Barcelona, Spain before returning to Shenzhen, Jade Cargo International's hub in Southern China. "The enhanced connectivity provided by … [Read more...] about Jade expands Europe-China capacity
Air China Cargo looks to closer customer relations
A dual problem of skyrocketing fuel prices and excess capacty in the Chinese market has put pressure on Air China Cargo. "Fuel costs are a problem but the market is still good, so we have to balance cost and the market," said Air China Cargo's deputy managing director for marketing and sales, WangLei. "Airlines cannot bear the cost," he said in reference to the fuel costs, "but we need to get market share," he added in what was surely a veiled reference to a slashing of rates in the China air … [Read more...] about Air China Cargo looks to closer customer relations
Tianjin’s AirCargo Terminal open for business
In his address at the ceremony, Ulrich Huesson, managing director of Tianjin AirCargo Terminal (TAT) noted, that the new airfreight terminal has been in operation since 12 April and has already handled around 4,000 tonnes of cargo, principally for Jade Cargo International and Lufthansa Cargo. Included in the tonnage are some 500 tonnes of reliefsupplies for the earthquake victims inChina's Sichuan region. Speaking at the event, Lufthansa Cargo chairman Carsten Spohr emphasised the major … [Read more...] about Tianjin’s AirCargo Terminal open for business
Grandstar Cargo launches inauguration flight
Grandstar Cargo International Airlines Co., Ltd., has begun operations with an inauguration flight from Tianjin to Frankfurt using aBoeing 747-400 freighter. Utilising full-cargo aircraft for operations, Grandstar will mainly provide international and domestic China scheduled and non-scheduled air cargo transportation services. Currently, Grandstar has established branches in Europe and Shanghai and plans to expand to major cities around the world in the future. Following the inaugural … [Read more...] about Grandstar Cargo launches inauguration flight
