Air Astana officially commissioned its new flight training centre at Astana International Airport on 8 September, becoming the first training facility in Central Asia to be certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The new training centre is equipped with the latest generation flight simulators that meet international standards, and over 500 pilots from the airline will undertake training at the new facility, which will be open round the clock. Air Astana said the centre is … [Read more...] about Air Astana inaugurates new flight training centre
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Unilode wins 5-year contract with Uzbek startup carrier
My Freighter, a start-up cargo airline based in Uzbekistan, has selected Unilode Aviation Solutions to provide the carrier with ULD management services over the next five years. The 5-year contract will will cover ULD supply, maintenance, repair, tracking and monitoring services. Unilode initially provide 600 digitised pallets from its ULD pool, with expectations of growing the business over the next five years. My Freighter operates scheduled and charter cargo flights between Asia and … [Read more...] about Unilode wins 5-year contract with Uzbek startup carrier
Hellmann targets Italian logistics with partner acquisition
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics contintues its expansion strategy in the European market and has its eyes set on integrating Italian subsidiary Hellmann Worldwide Logistics S.p.A. otherwise known as Hellmann Italy. The Milan-based company, which employs approximately 70 people at six locations, has been providing sea- and airfreight services in Italy since 2006. Hellmann said the acquisition marks the company's entry into this important European not only complete its network in the central … [Read more...] about Hellmann targets Italian logistics with partner acquisition
AfA gains new European airline member in Icelandair
The Airforwarders Association (AfA) has welcomed new airline member Icelandair Cargo to its 200-strong member base, as the association focuses on extending its membership to include Europe-based companies with a US office. The move comes as the carrier embarks on the strategic expansion of its cargo network in the US, adding dedicated freighters to multiple cities in North America as of September, from Liege, in Belgium, via Keflavik. “As Icelandair Cargo enters the airfreight market in … [Read more...] about AfA gains new European airline member in Icelandair
Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
Mujin, involved in high-tech Japanese robotics for manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain operations, successfully raised $85 million in its Series C funding round on 5 September, with venture capitalists and Accenture as investors. With this fresh infusion of capital, Mujin aims to use the fresh capital to advance automation and enhance the accessibility of its intelligent robotics platform, the MujinController, to integrators and end users. Mujin has been around for 12 years and has … [Read more...] about Robot automation specialist Mujin secures fresh capital
MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China
MASkargo saw its recent passengers to China come to full circle as it successfully delivered panda cubs Yi Yi and Sheng Yi on the way to their new home at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. 10 years ago, MASkargo successfully transported parents Fu Wa and Feng Yi, from Chengdu to Kuala Lumpur in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China. MASkargo shared that the elder cub, Yi Yi, was due to return to her homeland … [Read more...] about MASkargo brings panda cubs home to China