Airblox, a new online marketplace that allows users to trade electronic block space agreements (eBSAs™), has added Vietnamese freight forwarder HPW Cargo. The Hanoi-headquartered freight forwarder, with offices in Ho Chi Minh City, as well as Hai Phong and Noi Bai airports, will now list its recurring block space agreement (BSA) positions on the Hanoi to Frankfurt lane this summer. Established in 2009, HPW Cargo offers a full range of services, including air freight, … [Read more...] about HPW Cargo to trade air freight capacity on Airblox
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ATR appoints new chief
Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, along with board members Airbus and Leonardo, has appointed Nathalie Tarnaud Laude as new chief executive officer, effective 17 September. Nathalie, who joined Airbus in 2005, is currently NHIndustries’ president and senior vice president head of the NH90 programme for Airbus Helicopters. Before that, she held various senior positions at Airbus in strategy, programme, technology and finance. Nathalie will replace Stefano Bortoli who spent four years as … [Read more...] about ATR appoints new chief
JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
Following the launch of cargo.one in Japan earlier this month, Japan Airline’s cargo division has announced an international partnership with the air cargo booking marketplace as the airline looks to prioritize transactions online and accelerate its digital transormation. The carrier’s capacity from the Tokyo hub will now be available for air freight forwarders as they get to easily search, book, amend and track JAL cargo space in real time with just a few clicks. The flag carrier … [Read more...] about JAL banks on digitisation with cargo.one partnership
Back in the black: SIA posts profit growth in Q1
SIA Group posted a record operating profit of S$556 million (around US$403 million) in the first quarter ending June, as the city-state’s flag carrier swung back into the black amidst soaring demand for air travel. This is the airline’s highest quarterly operating profit since the third quarter of FY 2007–2008. Earnings for the period also reversed into a profit of S$370 million (US$268 million). The airline group’s capacity climbed to 61 percent of the pre-covid capacity in Q1 from around 47 … [Read more...] about Back in the black: SIA posts profit growth in Q1
Hactl boosts competency with training accreditation
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first cargo terminal and logistics corporation to have its training courses receive accreditation under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework (HKQF). The four courses which are now recognised under HKQF, are valid for two years and subject to re-accreditation: Certificate in Special and Temperature Controlled Cargo Handling For Supervisors (QF Level 3) Certificate in Dangerous Goods Awareness Training For Handlers (QF Level … [Read more...] about Hactl boosts competency with training accreditation
Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse
Europe's largest all-cargo airline Cargolux has selected the 777-8 freighter as the preferred aircraft to replace its 747-400 fleet, the company announced at the Farnborough International Airshow last week. Boeing, which launched the newest widebody freighter model in January, said it has booked more than 50 orders for the 777-8 freighter model, which it insists offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter. Cargolux is … [Read more...] about Cargolux selects 777-8 freighter as future workhorse