Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s total cargo volume slipped 14.5 percent to 655,942 tonnes, compared to the same period in 2019, as an increase in full freighter cargo did not make up for the decline in belly traffic. Not immune to the heavy impact of Covid-19, Schiphol attributed the decline in passenger aircraft to the decrease in belly volumes, saying that the extra belly capacity on intercontinental routes helps the air cargo market in Amsterdam to better serve its customers. Full … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s cargo volume slips despite more freighter flights
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Jessica Tyler to lead American Airlines as President of Cargo, Vice President of Airport Excellence
American Airlines announced that Jessica Tyler has been named President of Cargo and Vice President of Airport Excellence, leading the teams responsible for the success of the cargo business and delivering operational and customer service excellence for both airports and cargo. This new appointment and role are part of American’s recent right-sizing of its management and support staff as the company rebounds from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As the company navigates the … [Read more...] about Jessica Tyler to lead American Airlines as President of Cargo, Vice President of Airport Excellence
Smart technology will be fundamental for airlines to safely return to the skies in the coming weeks
SITA, the technology provider for the air transport industry, sheds new light on how technology is helping airports and airlines safely resume operations and help implement new hygiene measures to restore passenger confidence after a lengthy shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Speaking after the Aviation Week webinar event Sebastien Fabre, Vice-President Airline & Airport, SITA said, “The past few weeks have seen airlines across the globe tentatively take to the skies. This is … [Read more...] about Smart technology will be fundamental for airlines to safely return to the skies in the coming weeks
New contracts for WFS in Scandinavia
The Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) is expanding it’s client portfolio in Scandinavia, as they add on three new airline cargo handling contracts to their pre-existing ones. In Copenhagen, WFS is now handling Ukraine International Airlines’ 10 Boeing 737 flights a week connecting the Danish capital with Kiev. WFS now provides cargo handling services to 25 online airlines in Copenhagen and ensures the highest levels of safety, security and service for some 110,000 tonnes per … [Read more...] about New contracts for WFS in Scandinavia
IATA to help build new Mexico City airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Mexico’s Ministry of Communications and Transportation signed an MOU in which IATA will provide technical and operational assistance for the design and construction of Mexico City’s new airport. The agreement also encompasses IATA offering technical and professional advice for the current Mexico City airport to ensure it continues to operate efficiently until the new facility is completed around 2020. Tony Tyler, IATA’s … [Read more...] about IATA to help build new Mexico City airport
Siemens carves out airport solutions business
Siemens has announced that from 1 June, its Logistics and Airport Solutions will become an independent company, called Siemens Postal, Parcel & Airport Logistics GmbH (SPPAL), but still continue under the group umbrella. Siemens believes that the ‘carve-out’ will make it easier for the company to compete in a marketplace heavily populated by SMEs. CEO Michael Reichle said: “I am pleased that we now have the necessary flexibility to shape the future of the new … [Read more...] about Siemens carves out airport solutions business
