China Southern Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP for usage on its fleet, becoming the first mainland Chinese carrier to approve the temperature-controlled air cargo container. This will increase the airline's capacity to provide ULD for shippers and forwarder that need to transport temperature-sensitive goods, such as pharmaceuticals, at a time when most supply chains are considering every mode to get cargo delivered safely and on time. China Southern Airlines joins China … [Read more...] about China Southern Airlines green lights Releye for fleet use
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Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
UK-headquartered Airone Aviation has booked over 145 million kilos or 145,000 tonnes of cargo in its first year as the global cargo sales agent for Moldova-based charter airline AeroTransCargo (ATC). The first 12 months of the GSA agreement has seen operate over 1,300 flights operated by ATC’s fleet of 747-400 freighters, which grew from four to six in over a year. The cargo flights include 244 services ex Hong Kong, 88 from Liege and 83 from Zhengzhou. Other key Chinese airports that saw … [Read more...] about Airone Aviation books strong first year for AeroTransCargo
Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV
Kerry Logistics Network Limited has introduced a new transpacific air freight service to connect multiple locations in Asia to the United States amidst heightened demand in a pandemic-hit air freight market. The freight integrator is partnering with Huntsville International Airport (HSV) in Alabama to launch its own air network and leverage on the Americas hub in Huntsville, with the first cargo flights originating from Hong Kong set to start this month. Dubbed Kerry freight controlled … [Read more...] about Kerry Logistics establishes air cargo network at HSV
Cathay Pacific resumes cargo service to Pittsburgh airport
Cathay Pacific has resumed cargo services to Pittsburgh Airport starting August 2, using its Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes converted for cargo, in partnership with US-based freight forwarder Unique Logistics. In September last year, the airline and forwarder started to PIT with 20 flights which ran for 12 weeks. This time the plan is to serve PIT until the end of the year, the airline noted. The planes will arrive every Monday and Friday and depart the next day. Cargo onboard the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific resumes cargo service to Pittsburgh airport
DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
DHL Express is set to make history with its first order of 12 fully electric cargo planes from Seattle-based manufacturer Eviation as the company pushes forth with its carbon neutral ambitions. Investing in the zero-emission cargo aircraft, dubbed Alice, is part of DHL's plan to set up an 'electric express network' and a pioneering step into a sustainable future for logistics and aviation. DHL expects its order to arrive as early as 2024, with the all-electric aircraft on track for its … [Read more...] about DHL Express orders all-electric cargo planes from Eviation
Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
Hong Kong-based aircraft parts distribution and MRO services provider Topcast has appointed new directors for sales and legal with immediate effect. Karen Koh (picture on the right) will be the new regional sales director for Asia, whilst Rachel Leung will join the group as legal and compliance director. Based in Singapore, Koh will lead the Asia team to further propel the company’s market share in the region. Karen is a veteran of the aviation business with more than 12 years of … [Read more...] about Topcast deepens portfolio, brings in two new directors
