On 30 November two decades ago, Deutsche Lufthansa AG pooled its cargo activities in a separate company. This was the birth of Lufthansa Cargo. Airfreight had always been an important business for Lufthansa and its predecessor companies. But the significance of its cargo activities surged when it created an independent company. Not only did it integrate the cargo business of Deutsche Lufthansa but the cargo flights formerly performed first by German Cargo and later by Lufthansa Cargo Airlines … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo turns 20
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Hawaiian Air celebrates 30yrs serving Am Samoa
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates 30 years since launching its non-stop service between Honolulu and Pago Pago, American Samoa. The airline is the only major carrier to serve American Samoa. The departure of Flight HA 465 was preceded by festivities at the boarding gate at Honolulu International Airport (HNL) that included live Hawaiian music and presentation of kukui nut lei to more than 200 guests boarding the flight. A Samoan speaking crew serviced the … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Air celebrates 30yrs serving Am Samoa
Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. Group executive for … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil “retro” livery on B737
Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
For the first time in Qantas’ 94 year history, the airline will introduce a "retro" livery on one of its brand new B737 aircraft as a flying tribute to 70 years of its iconic kangaroo logo. The original kangaroo symbol, that was adapted from the Australian one penny coin, was initially painted beneath the cockpit of Qantas’ first Liberator aircraft G-AGKT in 1944 following the airline’s decision to name its Indian Ocean passage the Kangaroo Service. Group executive for … [Read more...] about Qantas to unveil "retro" livery on B737
Project Cargo Network celebrates 4th anniversary
Project Cargo Network (PCN) is celebrating its 4th anniversary and its most progressive year since its launch in August 2010. In the past year, PCN has renewed its ISO 9001 Quality Management certification and also gained ISO 14001 Environmental Management certification. The network has introduced new membership benefits, including personalised marketing websites for each member, based on a company specific URL. In May, PCN held a free networking event alongside Breakbulk Europe in Antwerp. … [Read more...] about Project Cargo Network celebrates 4th anniversary