Ahead of the expected annual peak season in air transport, DB Schenker has chosen cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens more airlines from across the globe. The collaboration enhances the global logistics service provider’s portfolio of live capacity access from nine originally to over 50 airlines in total. From now on, DB Schenker can better identify suitable capacities and fitting rates for ad-hoc shipments of its customers. Thorsten Meincke, Global Board Member for Air & Ocean … [Read more...] about DB Schenker establishes digital connection to more than 50 airlines
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Mammoth Freighters completes door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s B777-300ER
Mammoth Freighters LLC (“Mammoth”), is pleased to announce it has reached another major milestone in its 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion program with the completion of the door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s first B777-300ER (MSN 35299). AviaAM Leasing, a subsidiary of the Avia Solutions Group, is the launch customer for the 777-300ERMF type, with an order of six conversions in total. Currently, Mammoth has two AviaAM Leasing B777-300ER aircraft on-site at its modification partner facility, … [Read more...] about Mammoth Freighters completes door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s B777-300ER
Air Charter Service’s Indian offices enjoy remarkable first half of 2024
Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, has said that the company’s Indian offices have had an exceptional first half of the year, with strong growth across all divisions. Ashish Wastrad, Air Charter Service India’s CEO, commented, “Our offices in Mumbai and New Delhi have had an amazing first six months of the year – we’ve seen increases in both passenger and cargo numbers driving up income by 42% year-on-year. “The growth in our passenger divisions has been fuelled by a … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service’s Indian offices enjoy remarkable first half of 2024
DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the first airport in the country to operate a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Centralized Examination Station (CES) located on the secure side of an airport. This innovative setup, which previously has taken place outside of a secure airfield environment, expedites the direct transfer of cargo from airplanes to the CBP inspection facility, eliminating the need for additional transport and significantly enhancing efficiency and security. … [Read more...] about DFW and U.S. Customs and Border Protection showcase the U.S.’s first airside Centralised Examination Station
Teleport and Etihad Cargo partners in line with growing trade flow between Southeast Asia and Middle East
Teleport, an integrated logistics provider, and Etihad Cargo have partnered to inject cargo capacity and frequency into their respective cargo network between Southeast Asia and the Middle East, with plans to increase frequency shortly. This move is against a backdrop of growing airfreight demand and trade between the two regions. Trade between the Gulf nations and emerging Asian nations continues to show high growth momentum, surging 35% from US$383bil in 2021 to US$516bil in 2022, and is … [Read more...] about Teleport and Etihad Cargo partners in line with growing trade flow between Southeast Asia and Middle East
Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has won a 5-year license to provide ramp handling for aircraft at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 4. The license was awarded by JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT) – the operator of JFK’s Terminal 4 – and follows an extensive review of potential service providers’ operations, presence at JFK and in North America, financial status, safety record and processes, and service testimonials. WFS is already an … [Read more...] about Worldwide Flight Services wins 5-year ramp handling license at New York JFK’s Terminal 4