Mokulele Airlines has begun offering same day rush shipping service to and from the 10 airport locations it serves on Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, Lanai and Molokai. The service is available for envelopes up to five pounds and boxes up to 70 pounds. To use the service, individuals simply deliver their package to any Mokulele ticket counter and the package can be picked up just hours later at the destination airport. A special introductory flat rate of just US$5 for envelopes or boxes … [Read more...] about Mokulele Air launches same-day rush shipping
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Exelsius launches pharma handling qualification
UK-based international cold chain management consultancy Exelsius has launched a pharmaceutical qualification programme (PQP) for companies involved in the handling and transportation of pharmaceutical & life science products. The firm says that its programme allows airports, freight forwarders and logistics service providers to become certified to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. The PQP has been developed specifically for those involved in the air cargo cool chain and … [Read more...] about Exelsius launches pharma handling qualification
Howe promoted to president of ACS California
Aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), has promoted Thomas Howe to president of its US West coast operation. Howe, formerly vice president of West coast operations, joined the company's cargo division in its London office and later moved to Los Angeles (US) to start the cargo department on the West coast. ACS says: "He has built it up from scratch into a very successful part of the business." Howe will now be responsible for the company's operations in California (US) … [Read more...] about Howe promoted to president of ACS California
Boeing, MAS celebrate 100th B737 delivery
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines celebrated the carrier's 100th 737 direct delivery. The aircraft, a B737-800, arrived in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia yesterday. "The 737 has, and continues to be, an amazing aircraft for our airline with its consistent reliability, unmatched economics and innovation in passenger comfort," said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, group chief executive officer, Malaysia Airlines. "We used a 737 for our very first flight in 1972 and we are excited to now take delivery of our … [Read more...] about Boeing, MAS celebrate 100th B737 delivery
IATA: US and Asia Pacific lead revival of 5.4%
Freight tonne kilometres (FTK) in October have seen a year-on-year rise of 5.4 per cent because of improving economic conditions in the US and strong trade in Asia Pacific, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA) airlines financial monitor. The region seeing the largest rise in FTK in October was the Middle East, up 13 per cent. Africa saw the next highest rise of 9.6 per cent, followed by Asia Pacific at 6.7 per cent. Latin America was up 4.1 per cent, followed by North … [Read more...] about IATA: US and Asia Pacific lead revival of 5.4%
AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) has commenced using Lufthansa Systems' Lido/iRouteManual, Lido/Enroute and Lido/DocView IT solutions aimed at simplifying cockpit processes. The new IT solutions will ease the workload of ABC pilots by providing fast access to continually updated documents and data and reduce the airline's operational costs at the same time. The new technology will be saving ABC a significant amount per year. The airline plans to fully switch to the electronic cockpit by February … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
