DHL Aviation has tapped ECS Group subsidiaries Wexco Group and Wexco NZ to provide GSSA services in Australia and New Zealand starting 1 December 2023. The four-year contracts were finalised in end-September, which will see Wexco sell the capacity on board 45 weekly flights, with 550 tonnes of capacity to be filled each week. DHL operates 26 flights from Australia and 19 flights from New Zealand transporting perishable commodities alongside regular horse shipments “The … [Read more...] about Wexco to represent DHL Aviation in Oceania
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Menzies Aviation wins key cargo contracts at London Heathrow
Menzies Aviation’s service-driven approach is seeing positive results as the airside services provider has renewed and secured several new key cargo contracts with airlines at London’s Heathrow Airport (LHR). These include new contracts with Thai Airways Cargo and Royal Air Maroc Cargo, as well renewals with Middle East Airlines, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines Cargo and Tarom. Among the new contracts, Menzies is set to deliver cargo handling and airside trucking services … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation wins key cargo contracts at London Heathrow
Korean Air, LX Pantos join forces on SAF use for cargo flights
Korean Air has partnered with Seoul-based logistics company LX Pantos to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on cargo flights in line with net-zero carbon ambitions. Both companies have agreed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the cargo industry and foster awareness of SAF usage within Korea. LX Pantos will purchase SAF for Korean Air’s cargo operations, and Korean Air will share the amount of carbon emissions reduced accordingly. Korean Air is working to establish … [Read more...] about Korean Air, LX Pantos join forces on SAF use for cargo flights
Embraer E2 jets gain type certification in Singapore
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 have attained type certification from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). Scoot, low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is due to operate the E190-E2 from 2024. The E190-E2 and E195-E2, considered the world’s quietest and most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, were certified by three key civil aviation authorities in 2018 and 2019, which include the FAA in the US, EASA in Europe and ANAC in Brazil. Embraer and CAE … [Read more...] about Embraer E2 jets gain type certification in Singapore
Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Challenge Group has elected David Canavan as chief operating officer (COO). Canavan comes with a proven track record of over 30 years of international experience in strategic planning, operational efficiency, supply chain management and logistics, having previously led various multinational teams and business units in senior management roles both in Europe and Asia at FedEx. In his new role, Canavan will be responsible for leading, planning, directing, coordinating, aligning … [Read more...] about Challenge Group appoints new operations chief
Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones
Dronamics and its largest investor, UAE’s Strategic Development Fund (SDF), have signed a term sheet to set up a joint venture to produce the Black Swan on a grand scale to fulfill global demand and customer requirements. Through the joint venture, the two plan to set up that will have capacity to produce up to 300 Black Swan drones annually. The joint venture will also contribute to further development of the local supply chain within aerospace in the UAE. SDF, through its venture … [Read more...] about Dronamics signs joint venture deal to manufacture cargo drones