Astrobotic, which is building a service to make the Moon accessible to the world, today announces that DHL and Airbus Defence and Space are supporting Astrobotic to develop its lunar payload delivery service. Deutsche Post DHL Group will become the Official Logistics Provider for Astrobotic’s First Mission to the Moon. As such, DHL will provide logistics services for Astrobotic’s spacecraft and its customer payloads, making sure that all materials for the new lunar lander as well as the … [Read more...] about DHL, Airbus and Astrobotic to develop lunar delivery service
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Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
Air France-KLM Cargo has granted a renewed road feeder service contract for Scandinavia to leading transportation and distribution provider Jan de Rijk Logistics. The contract will see Jan de Rijk Logistics connect the Amsterdam hub with the various Air France-KLM stations within Denmark and Sweden with a daily LTL overnight service in both directions ensuring the shortest possible connection. Robert Kleppers, senior sales executive air cargo at Jan de Rijk Logistics said: “We are delighted … [Read more...] about Jan de Rijk wins feeder contract renewal from Air France-KLM Cargo
The next level of terrorist threat – the mammary bomber!
A mother of two was recently “humiliated” after being forced by Heathrow Airport security to toss almost 15 litres of breast milk. Jessica Coakley Martinez hit out at the UK’s biggest airport in an open letter published on Facebook, calling the rules “incredibly unfair”. Restrictions for carrying liquids on flights departing the UK have been in place since 2006, when a terrorist plot to detonate liquid explosives on seven transatlantic airliners was stopped. But Martinez, who was not … [Read more...] about The next level of terrorist threat – the mammary bomber!
Precision bags 8 China B757-200 conversions
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received a total of eight new orders for B757-200PCF passenger-tofreighter conversions—two from new airline, China Air Cargo Corp and eight from China Postal Airlines, based in Beijing. “We believe the Precision freighter and our full-service engineering team add tremendous value to any fl eet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “So to have been selected by a well-established carrier and an all-new airline for multiple aircraft is an honor.” Precision … [Read more...] about Precision bags 8 China B757-200 conversions
AEI wins VALLAIR B737-400SF P2Fs
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract with European-based aviation asset management company, Vallair, to provide it with four 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. All of the conversions will be modified by Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility with the first one commencing in May 2016, followed by the remaining three modifi cations in June, July and September of this year. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that … [Read more...] about AEI wins VALLAIR B737-400SF P2Fs
Vietjet launches latest int’l route to Kuala Lumpur
The rapidly expanding low cost carrier, Vietjet, today launched its newest daily international route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Kuala Lumpur. Vietjet currently operates 50 domestic and international routes. Currently, the airline boasts a fleet of 36 aircraft, including A320s and A321s and operates 250 flights each day. It has already opened 50 routes in Vietnam and across the region to international destinations such as Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, China and … [Read more...] about Vietjet launches latest int’l route to Kuala Lumpur
