Almost a month after Singapore Airlines tested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass app for passengers arriving at Heathrow early in March, more carriers in Asia Pacific are following suit. And whilst this may be good news for the travel industry, it seems airlines along with its passenger side still have a lot on their plates. The latest traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that passenger demand worsened in February with fears … [Read more...] about Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
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AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will convert four additional B737-400SFs for Aeronaves TSM, bringing its total number of orders from the Mexican airline for the same aircraft type to seven. AEI says production slots and aircraft MSNs for this order have yet to be announced but modification works will be performed by authorised conversion centre Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. Aeronaves TSM placed two conversion orders for the B737-400SF in early March, the first of which will … [Read more...] about AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
Lödige Industries subsidiary in Hong Kong has achieved certification for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The company, a leading supplier of material handling systems, delivers airport logistics, automated parking systems, lifts, warehouse logistics solutions and logistics control software---from planning, designing, and manufacturing through to installation and maintenance. “The … [Read more...] about Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce
Cainiao has added another airline partner to its growing logistics network as it promises online consumers delivery within 3 days in Southeast Asia. Alibaba’s logistics arm announced a partnership with Hong Kong Air Cargo to launch cargo flights to Southeast Asia via Cainiao’s eHub in the world city. 'Phase 1' of this new partnership will see seven weekly flights from Hong Kong to Manila, as well as three and six flights each week to Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, respectively. The integration of … [Read more...] about Cainiao, Hong Kong Air Cargo team up on e-commerce
PLA Global Wrap: Week 12
In this week's PLA Global Wrap, we feature the latest sustainability efforts from the likes of DHL, SEKO Logistics, Airbus, as well as other aviation news across the globe. This wrap also rounds up the industry updates on the aviation and air cargo supply chain, including United's one year of cargo-only pax operations, AEI's new orders from Aviation Holdings. Read here to know what happened during week 11. SEKO Logistics joins Sustainable Air Freight Alliance SEKO Logistics has joined the … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 12
CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
CMA CGM Air Cargo has announced two new scheduled routes to the US connecting Liege (LGG) to New York (JFK) and Atlanta (ATL), starting on 28 March. Also read: CMA CGM bets on air cargo with new division, A330-200Fs CMA CGM's new air freight division said earlier it will be deploying four Airbus A330-200F for cargo flights, with the second aircraft in its fleet to start operating commercially between Liege and JFK at 700 CET on 28 March. It is already serving a scheduled service between … [Read more...] about CMA CGM schedules cargo routes to JFK and ATL
