Showing its strong commitment towards eco-efficiency, Airbus becomes the first aircraft manufacturer to offer its customers the option of delivering new jets using a blend of sustainable jet fuel. The 15th A350-900 for Cathay Pacific departed Toulouse on June 1st, bound for Hong Kong, with a 10 percent blend of sustainable jet fuel in its tanks. Since the first delivery in May 2016, all of Cathay Pacific’s A350s have been delivered in this configuration. The biofuel … [Read more...] about Airbus delivers sustainable jet fuel aircraft
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Despite demand easing, growth rates are more robust
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand rose 8.5% in April 2017 compared to the same period last year; measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs). While this was down from the 13.4% year-on-year growth recorded in March 2017, it is well above the average annual growth rate of 3.5% over the past five years. Growth in freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), … [Read more...] about Despite demand easing, growth rates are more robust
Pangea Members handle motorbike air freight shipments worldwide
Connect Cargo, network member in India, has transported by air a Bjaj Dominar 400 motorbike from Mumbai airport in India to Moscow, Russia. The objective was to deliver it on time for exhibiting at Motorspring Moscow 2017, international fair for outdoor vehicles. The operation’s difficulty was accentuated because the request was received with a very tight timing, during the weekend prior to the exhibition, that took place at the end of April in the Russian capital. Connect Cargo … [Read more...] about Pangea Members handle motorbike air freight shipments worldwide
TIACA supports growing air cargo industry in Indonesia
TIACA Secretary General Vladimir Zubkov and Emma Murray, of Meantime Communications, were joined by Boyke Soebroto, Chairman of Cargo Flights at Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA), and President and Chief Executive Officer of Cardig Air, and Sigit Muhartono, Director of Cargo, Garuda, at the inaugural Indonesia Air Cargo Summit in Jakarta, Indonesia when was it to pledge their cooperation. They made the announcement at the start of the two-day summit, which brought … [Read more...] about TIACA supports growing air cargo industry in Indonesia
Champ Cargosystems signs Blue Danube Airport Linz
Champ Cargosystems has signed blue danube airport linz (LNZ) for its “out-of-the-box” Cargospot Handling solution, allowing for a quick implementation. With a high breadth of functionality and automation, LNZ will be able to better serve their customers helping the airport to improve its operational efficiency. Currently handling 46,000 tonnes of cargo per year, LNZ is ranked as the second airport in Austria in terms of cargo throughput. “We are confident CHAMP will … [Read more...] about Champ Cargosystems signs Blue Danube Airport Linz
RJ achieves positive results in first quarter of 2017
Royal Jordanian (RJ) achieved positive operational results between January-April this year, compared to the corresponding period last year, witnessing a notable growth in the number of passengers, the seat factor and load factor of uplifted cargo. Royal Jordanian President/CEO Captain Suleiman Obeidat said that RJ transported almost 45,000 more passengers in the said period than in last year’s first four months, marking an increase of 5 per cent; RJ aircraft carried 1.13 million … [Read more...] about RJ achieves positive results in first quarter of 2017
