Last week GECAS Cargo announced a lease agreement with Kalitta Air for three 777-300ERSF aircraft, allowing the Michigan-based all-cargo airline to be the first operator of the new passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion. Dubbed “The Big Twin,” the 777-300ERSF will be the largest twin-engine freighter powered by the “most powerful in-service engine” GE90, which is expected to cut fuel burn by 20 percent compared to its quad engine counterparts like the 747-400F. As the only source of the … [Read more...] about Kalitta Air gets dibs on ‘Big Twin’ freighter with GECAS Cargo deal
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Hermes, ITU researchers to test AI prototype for dnata Australia
Hermes Logistics Technologies (HLT) is working with researchers from the IT University of Copenhagen and dnata Australia to analyse the ground handler’s cargo activity to develop predictive business analytics models. The research team will use AI algorithms to develop machine learning models that will enable dnata to make business process decisions with key insights on efficiencies, costs, and new services. Also read: dnata deploys Hermes 5 software at six Australian airports The ITU … [Read more...] about Hermes, ITU researchers to test AI prototype for dnata Australia
IATA: Air cargo on recovery path, down 8 percent in September
Global cargo demand contracted 8 percent YoY (-9.9 percent for international operations) but grew 3.7 percent over the previous month in September, whilst global capacity shrank 25.2 percent YoY (28 percent for international operations), data from IATA showed. The shrink in capacity was three times larger than the contraction in demand, indicating a severe lack of capacity in the market, the trade group noted. Also read: Capacity crunch stalls air cargo demand in August Despite adding … [Read more...] about IATA: Air cargo on recovery path, down 8 percent in September
Singapore Airlines secures Envirotainer QEP accreditation
Singapore Airlines has received Envirotainer QEP accreditation, a benchmark that recognises air cargo carriers that operate Envirotainer containers in compliance with Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. SIA is the first airline to be accredited in Southeast Asia and select stations in its quality corridor network have been certified in Q3. This accreditation is expected to position the airline to provide handling and transport services for the pharma sector, particularly with the … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines secures Envirotainer QEP accreditation
Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt
Swissport and Cathay Pacific Cargo have signed a 5-year contract at Frankfurt airport, with the first shipment arriving at the ground handler’s recently opened air cargo hub. The 17,000-square-metre warehouse, built in less than a year, has direct tarmac access and has 50 percent more capacity compared to the former hub at the Cargo City South logistics district. It has an integrated pharma hub occupying 1,560 square metres, with temperature-controlled zones for handling sensitive … [Read more...] about Swissport opens freight hub, greets Cathay Pacific Cargo in Frankfurt
Malaysia Airport’s new hub with Alibaba aims to bolster e-commerce, air cargo
The Cainiao Aeropolis eWTP Hub, Malaysia, a joint venture between Malaysia Airports and Alibaba, has officially started operations at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and is expected to allow 24-hour delivery within the country. Formerly known as KLIA Aeropolis DFTZ Park, the e-fulfilment hub spans 60 acres (2.6 million sqft) with 1.1 million sqft of warehouse space and is expected to double KUL’s cargo volume to 1.4 million per year by 2029. Operated by Cainiao Smart Logistics … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airport’s new hub with Alibaba aims to bolster e-commerce, air cargo
