Challenge Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL. In his new role, Udi will lead all company activities in Israel and join the senior executive management team of the global Challenge Group. Udi brings vast experience in business and managing organisations within the global and Israeli logistics sectors, alongside extensive professional knowledge in air freight and global supply chain management. Yossi Shoukroun, CEO of Challenge … [Read more...] about Challenge Group appoints Udi Sharon as the CEO of Challenge Airlines IL
Asia Pacific air freight
Lufthansa Cargo starts transpacific flight from Vietnam to the USA
With the start of the winter flight schedule last weekend, Lufthansa Cargo has inaugurated its first direct transpacific freighter service from Asia to North America. On Sunday, 27 October 2024, flightLH8019 took off from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the United States, operated by its JV subsidiary AeroLogic. The aircraft with the identification D-AALO had previously taken off from Frankfurt (FRA) for Vietnam on Saturday, 26 October 2024. It had then flown back from … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo starts transpacific flight from Vietnam to the USA
Asia Pacific airlines see robust passenger and cargo growth in September, driven by strong demand
Preliminary September 2024 traffic figures released today by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed healthy growth in both international air passenger and cargo markets, on the back of robust consumer and business demand. The region’s airlines registered an 18.8% year-on-year growth in the number of international passengers carried to a combined total of 29.2 million in September. Traffic volumes averaged 97.5% of the corresponding month in 2019. Demand as measured in revenue … [Read more...] about Asia Pacific airlines see robust passenger and cargo growth in September, driven by strong demand
Qatar Airways Cargo goes live with Wiremind Cargo’s CARGOSTACK Revenue Management suite
Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading cargo carrier, has made a significant leap in revenue management innovation by officially launching CARGOSTACK Optimiser, the Revenue Management suite of Wiremind Cargo, a member of Cargo Tech. As the first airline worldwide to go live with this solution, Qatar Airways Cargo positions itself at the forefront of the industry, leveraging the most advanced AI-driven solutions. In the wake of both parties partnering in early 2023, a range of solutions for … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo goes live with Wiremind Cargo’s CARGOSTACK Revenue Management suite
WestJet Cargo announces launch of Priority product for time-sensitive shipments
WestJet Cargo is set to launch its new Priority product, available across the WestJet Cargo network starting November 4th, 2024. This premium offering gives eligible cargo top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights. Designed to meet the needs of industries requiring fast, reliable transportation of critical goods, such as healthcare and manufacturing, Priority features reduced tender cut-off times at WestJet Cargo's main hubs—Calgary (YYC), … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo announces launch of Priority product for time-sensitive shipments
CHAMP Cargosystems streamlines air cargo booking with new Traxon Multi-Carrier API
CHAMP Cargosystems simplifies air cargo booking with the launch of Traxon Multi-Carrier API. This innovative service empowers forwarders and shippers to quickly compare availability and their rates across multiple airlines, and to then book shipments. The new service reaches over 25 of the world's leading airlines who run a variety of core cargo systems. It allows software providers and technically advanced forwarders to seamlessly integrate shopping and booking capabilities into their … [Read more...] about CHAMP Cargosystems streamlines air cargo booking with new Traxon Multi-Carrier API
