Taiwan-based airline China Airlines announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with Morrison Express The signing of the MOU by Senior Vice President Eddy Liu of China Airlines and Corporate Vice President Vincent Kao of Morrison Express on behalf of their respective companies marked the first time a Taiwanese carrier has partnered with a corporate client on the use of SAF. The move also heralds an all-new business model for domestic industries. The … [Read more...] about China Airlines signs MOU on sustainable aviation fuel with Morrison Express
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dnata enhances environmental efficiency with major fleet upgrade in Brazil
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced the addition of 24 electric tugs to its ground support equipment (GSE) fleet at São Paulo International Airport (GRU). The new, advanced vehicles represent an investment of US$ 1.7 million, demonstrating the company’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions. The electric tugs will be integral in dnata Brazil’s operations, ensuring the smooth delivery of baggage between airline customers’ aircraft and the GRU airport terminal. … [Read more...] about dnata enhances environmental efficiency with major fleet upgrade in Brazil
Xeneta reports resilient air cargo market despite July IT outage
The quick recovery of July’s global IT outage produced no significant ongoing disruption to resurgent air cargo demand, with rates rising for a sixth consecutive month, according to the latest market analysis by Xeneta. Global average air cargo spot rates reached USD 2.66 per kg in July, +20% higher year-on-year. This was again driven by strong global cargo demand growth. July volumes rose +13% year-on-year, thanks to buoyant e-commerce demand from Asia as well as the comparatively low demand … [Read more...] about Xeneta reports resilient air cargo market despite July IT outage
Menzies Aviation partners with CHAMP Cargosystems to integrate customs into their new global handling system
Menzies Aviation, a key industry service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has selected CHAMP Cargosystems to provide a standard platform to deliver customs filing processes, further enhancing its recently launched Menzies Aviation’s Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system. With the largest global coverage of customs and security filing, CHAMP is uniquely positioned to power and equip Menzies Aviation’s operations with efficiency and compliance. Aiding the processing of … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation partners with CHAMP Cargosystems to integrate customs into their new global handling system
American Airlines names Howard Ungerleider to its board of directors
American Airlines Group Inc announced the election of Howard Ungerleider, 55, to its board of directors. Ungerleider will serve on the board’s Audit Committee and Compensation Committee. “We are very pleased to welcome Howard to American’s board of directors,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “Howard is an accomplished executive who has held key commercial, financial and operational roles over three decades at Dow. His financial expertise and global business and leadership experience will … [Read more...] about American Airlines names Howard Ungerleider to its board of directors
Teleport opts for Wiremind’s SKYPALLET solution
Teleport, the logistics venture of Capital A Berhad is the first Southeast Asian logistics provider to implement Wiremind’s SKYPALLET product and is also lined up as one of the first customers of upcoming SKYPALLET Version 2. Southeast Asia’s number one integrated logistics provider, Teleport, and Wiremind signed the SKYPALLET implementation contract on 01 June 2024, following a successful Proof of Concept trial. The stepwise roll-out of the original SKYPALLET software version is now … [Read more...] about Teleport opts for Wiremind’s SKYPALLET solution
