Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ An-124-100 and IL-76TD90-VD freighters have proudly completed an emotional homecoming to Germany of a Boeing 737-200 which was hijacked by terrorists in 1977. The former Lufthansa aircraft is to be fully restored and placed on permanent display in the Dornier Museum in the town on Friederichshafen. The aircraft, named after the Bavarian town of Landshut, was hijacked on October 13, 1977, en route from Palma, Majorca, to Frankfurt. This was the … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr completed emotional homecoming of Landshut Boeing 737-200
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Herculight S main deck containers launched by Zodiac Aerospace
After the successful introduction of the lower deck Herculight S container and pallet range, Zodiac AirCargo Equipment has expanded its product range with cargo containers for the upper deck of cargo freighters and combi aircraft. It will officially launch its first Herculight S main deck containers during the Inter Airport in Munich, Germany this month. Zodiac AirCargo Equipment specializes in designing, manufacturing, and marketing high quality ULDs, including air cargo containers … [Read more...] about Herculight S main deck containers launched by Zodiac Aerospace
Kale Logistics appoints Head of Business Development, Jack Bismohun
Kale Logistics Solutions, a trusted IT Logistics partner for Fortune 500 companies, announced the joining of Jack Bismohun as the Head of Business Development for Africa region. In his new role, Jack will drive growth of the company and develop market penetration across Africa. Speaking on the occasion Vineet Malhotra, Director, Kale Logistics Solutions, says, “Jack is a great addition to the team. He brings with him experience in tapping and developing an important geography, … [Read more...] about Kale Logistics appoints Head of Business Development, Jack Bismohun
Terry Unrein, Chief Commercial Officer – Americas
Terry Unrein has joined SEKO Logistics in the new role of Chief Commercial Officer, Americas, responsible for sales and revenue growth and Air and Ocean Product strategy in the Americas region. His appointment represents a return to SEKO, where he spent over two years as Vice President Global Sales before joining Crane Worldwide Logistics in March 2015 as Regional Vice President, Pacific West. In his new role he is based at SEKO’s global headquarters in … [Read more...] about Terry Unrein, Chief Commercial Officer – Americas
56th FIATA World Congress
The 56th session of the FIATA World Congress, with co-hosts Ministry of Transport and the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) received accolades from Zurich-based FIATA for the successful organisation of the event in Kuala Lumpur. FIATA is the influential non-governmental organisation (NGO) which represents the freight forwarding industry worldwide. One of the largest and most important events in the global logistics industry calendar, the Congress was attended by more … [Read more...] about 56th FIATA World Congress
Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F
Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of its thirteenth Boeing 777F freighter at its home base - Hamad International Airport (HIA). Continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier’s fleet now includes 22 freighters, comprising eight Airbus A330F, 13 Boeing 777F and one Boeing 747-8F. Qatar Airways chief officer Cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann, said: “We are excited to take delivery of the newest freighter just … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F
