American Airlines is adding four new destinations to its international network for summer 2018. In order to provide even more access from Europe to the U.S. and beyond, the airline is introducing service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Budapest, Hungary (BUD), and Prague, Czech Republic (PRG); Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Venice, Italy (VCE); and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Reykjavik, Iceland (KEF). As one of the largest operators of scheduled widebody and freighter aircraft between the U.S. … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo announces new European destinations
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American Airlines Cargo moves leading French Orchestra
American Airlines Cargo successfully transported the musical instruments of the Orchestre Nationale du Capitole to and from a three-city tour of Latin America. The Toulouse-based orchestra is one of France's leading classical ensembles and has built itself a worldwide reputation under principal conductor Tugan Sokhiev. Some 694 pieces of cargo including violins, cellos, double basses, three harps and a conductor's podium were shipped from Paris to Buenos Aires, Argentina, on a … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo moves leading French Orchestra
American Airlines Cargo’s green initiatives are taking off
As a growing global company, American Airlines Cargo is committed to shrinking its carbon footprint. As the carrier works to provide the best possible service and most expansive network available for customers, its worldwide teams have taken the initiative needed to lessen the environmental impact of its operations, while making sustainability a priority throughout the globe. Ever since employees led the innovative Fuel Smart initiative back in 2005, American Airlines has saved … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo’s green initiatives are taking off
American Airlines launches LA to Beijing
American Airlines (American) has launched a new daily service between Los Angeles and Beijing, providing forwarders more opportunities to further connect cargo traffic between Asia and the Americas. The inaugural outbound flight left Los Angeles (LAX) on November 5th, with the first return from Beijing (PEK) the following day. Inbound from the US, American believes business from shippers will include electronics, medical and pharma products, perishables and e-commerce … [Read more...] about American Airlines launches LA to Beijing
American Airlines takes sharks home
American Airlines Cargo moved two shipments of very notable cargo: two sand tiger sharks and three bonnethead sharks for transport from the U.S. to South America. The sand tiger sharks were flown from New York John F. Kennedy (JFK), while the bonnethead sharks flew from Miami International (MIA), all moving to Rio de Janeiro (GIG). All five sharks were headed to their new home at an aquarium in Nova Iguazu, Brazil via two different Boeing 777-200s. American worked with … [Read more...] about American Airlines takes sharks home
American Airlines Cargo appoints HAE
American Airlines Cargo has chosen Heavyweight Air Express (HAE) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Arab Emirates. HAE replaces long-standing GSA, Airline Cargo Resources (ACR) which has recently chosen to downsize its commitments in the region. This is the second area of the world in which HAE was chosen as American's GSA following its appointment to cover sales across a number of countries in central, east and north Africa, as well as South Africa in … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo appoints HAE
