ECS Group has announced the appointment of Martin Bittner as its new managing director of Globe Air Cargo, Germany. Bittner assumed the role on 1 January 2017, taking over from Mark Grinsted who will retire on 31 March after serving 14 long years with the group. An industry veteran with a wealth of experience spanning nearly 50 years, Grinsted has agreed to put his rich knowledge to good use in the coming years in special projects for ECS Group. Grinsted was … [Read more...] about ECS Group announces change of guard at Globe Air Cargo Germany
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Cathay Pacific to increase Toronto flights to double daily this summer
Cathay Pacific announced that it will increase the frequency of its summer service to Toronto with the addition of four weekly flights commencing 24 June 2017, underscoring the importance the airline places on the Canadian market. This will see Cathay Pacific operate a twice-daily non-stop service from Hong Kong to Canada’s most populous city, providing passengers with greater travel options and improved connectivity. This comes on the back of successful summer frequency increases to Toronto by … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific to increase Toronto flights to double daily this summer
Qantas freights gliders from South Africa to Sydney
For more than 90 years, Qantas has been moving unique and oddly-sized items around the world, from fragile artwork to live animals, Formula 1 cars and aircraft parts (including engines). One object that has never been flown until recently? Another plane. Let alone two. For the first time, Qantas loaded two brand new Jonker JS3 Raptures sailplane gliders into the cargo hold of a passenger Boeing 747-400. With the collaboration of experts, lots of careful coordinating, … [Read more...] about Qantas freights gliders from South Africa to Sydney
X2 Critical members chosen as specialists in field of time critical logistics
25-tons of urgently needed automotive parts successfully transported from Romania to Turkey by X2 Critical members. Automotive plants produce world-class products for customers around the globe. These companies also play an important role in the manufacturing sector of the national economy. Any "production stops" are expensive and have both immediate and long term impact. This is why X2 Critical Member EAS Group (France and Romania) recently organized a full charter … [Read more...] about X2 Critical members chosen as specialists in field of time critical logistics
SITA appoints global leaders in Singapore
SITA, the air transport IT provider, announced the appointment of Sumesh Patel as SITA President Asia Pacific. He will be responsible for developing and driving the strategic direction for SITA in the region. Sumesh is a global leader in the air transport industry with decades of experience working with airports and airlines across the world. Prior to this role, he was Vice-President of Business Management, Asia Pacific at SITA. He has guided teams in the design and implementation … [Read more...] about SITA appoints global leaders in Singapore
ECS Group wins Finnair contract for six Asian markets
ECS Group is very proud to have been chosen by FINNAIR as its new General Sales and Services Agent in six leading Asian air cargo markets. These include Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Cambodia as well as extending the current main contract for Singapore. This new contract will consolidate ECS Group global position as a leading cargo GSSA in Asia. Finnair is the flag carrier of Finland, with its headquarters in Vantaa and its main hub at Helsinki-Vantaa … [Read more...] about ECS Group wins Finnair contract for six Asian markets
