The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), increased by 12.1% in August 2017, compared to the same period a year ago. This was the fifth time in six months of double-digit gains on the previous year’s performance. Demand is growing at exceptional speed when compared to the five-year average growth rate of 4.4%. Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne … [Read more...] about IATA reports continued double digit demand growth for freight
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321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
321 Precision Conversions, LLC (321PC), announced Vallair Solutions sàrl; a wholly owned company of Vallair Capital S.A. (Vallair), as the launch customer for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of Airbus A321-200 aircraft including the prototype aircraft and follow-on option aircraft. The prototype Aircraft (MSN891) was delivered by Vallair to 321PC in July. The company anticipates approval of a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for A321-200 conversions in 2019, with EASA … [Read more...] about 321 Precision Conversions announce Vallair as launch customer
Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
Sri Lanka's edible fish exporters are experiencing a boom following the resumption of shipments to Europe, and Emirates SkyCargo is playing a key role in helping them capitalise on this resurgence. SkyCargo reports that it is currently transporting about 100 tons of edible fish a week from Colombo to markets in Europe and the USA, a noteworthy increase over export volumes that were prevailing before the implementation of the 15-month suspension of exports to Europe in … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo transports Sri Lankan seafood exports to Europe
Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
Changi Airport Group (CAG) announced that it has formalised the Pharma@Changi initiative, together with its partners from the air cargo supply chain. This new community will work towards the continuous strengthening of Changi’s capabilities to handle pharmaceutical air cargo. Together with CAG, the partner companies who signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) are Bollore Logistics, CEVA logistics Singapore, DHL Global Forwarding, dnata Singapore, Expeditors Singapore, Global … [Read more...] about Changi Airport Group launches Pharma@Changi initiative
WFS selected for Airbus Beluga handling contract in Getafe
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been selected by Airbus to handle its giant Beluga A300-600ST Super Transporter at Airbus facilities in Getafe, Spain. WFS has opened a new station inside the Airbus facilities in Getafe, which will see the aircraft operating between Getafe and the other Airbus plants in Europe on an almost daily basis. WFS will be responsible for marshalling, towing and other aircraft services. The WFS team also will be in charge of levelling the aircraft perfectly to connect … [Read more...] about WFS selected for Airbus Beluga handling contract in Getafe
KLM Cargo transports Dutch masterpieces to Amsterdam
KLM Cargo had transported works by Dutch masters from St Petersburg to Amsterdam. Secure transport will be on hand at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to bring the works to the Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam on 29 September. The works, including Rembrandt’s “Young Woman with Earrings”, will be on show at the exhibition “Dutch Masters from the Hermitage. Treasures of the Tsars”. KLM Cargo was entrusted with a number of the masterpieces that will be on show at the Hermitage Amsterdam from 7 … [Read more...] about KLM Cargo transports Dutch masterpieces to Amsterdam
