Emirates SkyCargo completed a year of strong growth in 2017. The air cargo carrier’s robust performance, set against the backdrop of a resurgent global air cargo market, was underlined by the introduction of specialised customer focused air transportation solutions across a number of industry verticals and by continued investment in infrastructure. Between January and December 2017, the carriers hubs at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC) saw a combined … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo wraps up 2017 on a positive note
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EzyCustoms enables Thai Airways to submit cargo information to Austrian Customs
Thai Airways (THAI) has started the new flight services to Vienna in Austria, providing a convenient gateway to European destinations via this Central Europe hub. Through EzyCustoms, THAI is submitting electronic cargo declarations on arriving shipments to the Austrian Customs for advance Customs clearance. EzyCustoms validate the shipment data according to the Customs requirement before the submission of the Entry Summary Declaration. The system also supports THAI to receive the … [Read more...] about EzyCustoms enables Thai Airways to submit cargo information to Austrian Customs
Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced that the carrier ordered three more 777 Freighters in December 2017. The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo jets as part of its plan to further expand its freight business. "These freighter orders will surely contribute to our significant target for establishing a young and efficient cargo fleet," said M. İlker Aycı, chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. "The new … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines announces order for three 777 freighters
First BelugaXL transporter rolls out
The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s European production sites and to its final assembly lines in France, Germany and Spain. The BelugaXL is one of the most voluminous aircraft in existence, and everything about it speaks to that fact. With a … [Read more...] about First BelugaXL transporter rolls out
New appointments at Atlas Air
Atlas Air Appoints Dr. Joerg Andriof as SVP Titan Singapore Aviation Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings subsidiary, Titan Aviation Leasing Pte Inc. has appointed Dr. Joerg Andriof as senior vice president Titan Singapore Aviation Leasing. Dr. Andriof will manage all day to day responsibilities for Titan. He will be based in Singapore and will report to Michael Steen, president and chief executive officer, Titan Aviation Holdings, Inc. “Titan has grown significantly over … [Read more...] about New appointments at Atlas Air
Qatar Airways sustainability report 2016-17
Qatar Airways Group published its Sustainability Report 2016-17, providing a comprehensive review of the Group’s extensive commitment to environmental sustainability. The airline demonstrated constant and rapid growth during 2016-17, with 14 per cent more passenger and cargo flights carrying significantly more passengers, adding 10 new routes to its global network, and growing its fleet from 182 to 196 aircraft in the 12 month period ending 31 March 2017. Hamad International Airport … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways sustainability report 2016-17
