US-based Precision Conversions, LLC (Precision) said that Corporación Ygnus Air, S.A. (Cygnus Air – Spain) has exercised one option for an additional 757-200PCF freighter conversion. The aircraft is expected to commence modifi cation in August of 2007. Details of the specifi c aircraft to be converted; including a redelivery date will be made available this month. Cygnus Air is currently operating one Precision Conversions 757-200PCF. Gary Warner, Precision Conversions’ … [Read more...] about Cygnus Air orders one more 757-200PCF
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ADF uses RFID for shipments to ME
The Australian Defense Force (ADF) has launched the fi rst RFID-tagged shipments from Australia into the Middle East that can be automatically tracked by interoperable RFID networks built for coalition forces by Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company. The shipments aboard a freighter launched Australia’s full-scale deployment of active RFID-tagged pallets and containers into the Middle East that can leverage wireless tracking networks operated by the US Department of Defense, … [Read more...] about ADF uses RFID for shipments to ME
Boeing picks AirWeighs for 777 F
Boeing said it has selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the onboard weight and balance system for its new 777 Freighter, making it the fi rst commercial airplane programme to choose the new advanced technology known as AirWeighs . “The ability to quickly provide accurate weight and balance calculations will enhance the effi ciency of operations for 777 Freighter customers,” said Kim Pastega, engineering integration leader for the 777 Freighter programme. The … [Read more...] about Boeing picks AirWeighs for 777 F
EADS, Irkut sign conversion pact
EADS, the European consortium that is 80 percent owned by Airbus, and the Russian Irkut and MiG corporations have signed a preliminary agreement covering the conversion of A320 passenger jets into freighters. Irkut will produce all the necessary components, which is about 40 percent of the work, The actual conversion work will be done at the main MiG plant in Lukovitsy. The conversion can take place along with the scheduled maintenance checks that is carried out after about 15 years of … [Read more...] about EADS, Irkut sign conversion pact
Lufthansa Systems launches ELWIS 8
Lufthansa Systems said it will launch a brand-new system release ELWIS 8, which features a new graphic user interface, as well as SLA monitoring, DG online handling, enhanced customer notifi cation, and optimised tracking & tracing. The new release is an updated version of the well-proven ELWIS air cargo solution, which currently manages 25 air cargo handling operations in Asia, Europe, and South America totaling over 3 million tonnes of cargo a year. In a statement, Lufthansa … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Systems launches ELWIS 8
AFA2007 Conference attracts key executives from the industry
The Air Freight Asia 2007 Conference, which will take place in the AsiaWorld-Expo venue where Asian Aerospace and the Air Freight Asia Exhibition will be held, already has attracted several senior executives who have confi rmed their attendance as speakers and panel members during the two-day conference on September4 and September 5. As reported earlier, the AFA2007 keynote address on September 4 will be presented by the new chief executive offi cer of Hong Kong International Airport, … [Read more...] about AFA2007 Conference attracts key executives from the industry