American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
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AA Cargo moves athletic gear and broadcasting equipment to Rio
American Airlines Cargo has delivered over 59 tonnes of high-tech broadcast equipment and athletic gear to Rio de Janeiro in Brazil for the upcoming Olympic Games. Broadcasting equipment was shipped out of Japan and London to Rio for high-resolution filming at the sporting festival. One of the largest shipments of this kind moved over a three-week period to Rio's Galeão International (GIG) via two American Airlines gateway hubs, Los Angeles (LAX) and Miami (MIA). Fourteen different movements … [Read more...] about AA Cargo moves athletic gear and broadcasting equipment to Rio
American Airlines Cargo launches direct belly capacity to Auckland
American Airlines Cargo has launched a daily nonstop service between its Los Angeles (LAX) gateway hub and Auckland, New Zealand (AKL). This new Pacific route opens up a vast number of opportunities for customers connecting traffic through LAX to over 200 destinations in North and Latin America, the carrier said. To and from AKL, use of the fuel-efficient B787 gives American the ability to reach this new international location directly. Auckland is part of the company’s commitment to … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo launches direct belly capacity to Auckland
AA Cargo enhances cargo tracking ability
American Airlines Cargo has introduced new redesigned tracking functionalities on its website. Developed to increase visibility into the entire shipping process and offer a more customised experience, the enhanced tracking capabilities will improve shipment visibility for all customers from booking to delivery, the carrier said. The enhanced features include: Live 'at-a-glance' status updates via color-coded progress bars; detailed flight, AWB and Customs information; simple access and … [Read more...] about AA Cargo enhances cargo tracking ability
American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
Tiffany the dog has become American Airlines Cargo’s first ever live animal movement between The Netherlands and the US. Tiffany – a Dutch Smoushond became an animal VIP when specialist animal movements’ forwarder – Animals to Fly – called on AA Cargo to organise her transport to Philadelphia. Dutch Smoushond’s are extremely rare and Tiffany is only a puppy so required additional specialist handling and care. AA Cargo’s GSA in The Netherlands – FlyUs – assigned animal loving team members … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo does first live animal transfer
American Cargo receives approval for Envirotainer e2/e2
American Airlines Cargo has made a significant enhancement to its temperature-control programme by adding the Envirotainer e1 and e2 containers to its lineup of healthcare shipping solutions. Effective 1 November, American will begin accepting both containers and is officially the first US passenger carrier to receive carriage approval for the larger RAP e2 unit and offer the full suite of Envirotainer products to customers. "American is extremely excited to have received our approvals for … [Read more...] about American Cargo receives approval for Envirotainer e2/e2
