Last month aircraft engineering and maintenance specialist HAECO announced it will establish a new ‘centralised’ commercial team, as it aims to expand capabilities, service and product offerings to a worldwide customer base. Leading the team as chief commercial officer is Richard Kendall, who was previously the group director for airframe services. With over 36 years as part of the Swire group, Richard has moved up management roles, including heading the company’s HAESL engine MRO joint … [Read more...] about HAECO plans for the long term with a more global view
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Air Charter Service marks five years in Australia
Yesterday, 30 March, marked Air Charter Service’ fifth year of operations in Australia, as the company forecasts positive growth and looks to inject more investments into the Australian market. The aircraft charter specialist opened up its Sydney office back in 2016 with only three staff and the decision to invest in the Australasia market has certainly paid off. In 2019, it moved into a more spacious office to accommodate a larger team. “Paul Crook, ACS Managing Director in Australia, had … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service marks five years in Australia
cargo.one steps into North America with Air Canada
Air freight booking platform cargo.one is making strides in its global expansion strategy as it signed a letter of intent with Air Canada’s cargo division to offer freight capacity on its cargo booking platform, and to make the airline a blueprint for its regional operations. The agreement will be finalised by the end of April, and both companies have kicked off the integration phase, with available capacity on flights between Europe to North America expected to go live in the second … [Read more...] about cargo.one steps into North America with Air Canada
Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
Almost a month after Singapore Airlines tested the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass app for passengers arriving at Heathrow early in March, more carriers in Asia Pacific are following suit. And whilst this may be good news for the travel industry, it seems airlines along with its passenger side still have a lot on their plates. The latest traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal that passenger demand worsened in February with fears … [Read more...] about Carriers gear up for travel as cargo remains ‘bright spot’
AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) will convert four additional B737-400SFs for Aeronaves TSM, bringing its total number of orders from the Mexican airline for the same aircraft type to seven. AEI says production slots and aircraft MSNs for this order have yet to be announced but modification works will be performed by authorised conversion centre Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. Aeronaves TSM placed two conversion orders for the B737-400SF in early March, the first of which will … [Read more...] about AEI to convert four more B737-400SF for Mexican airline
Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
Lödige Industries subsidiary in Hong Kong has achieved certification for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018). The company, a leading supplier of material handling systems, delivers airport logistics, automated parking systems, lifts, warehouse logistics solutions and logistics control software---from planning, designing, and manufacturing through to installation and maintenance. “The … [Read more...] about Lödige unit scores ISO ‘hat trick’ in Hong Kong
