SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo and charter operator, announces the appointment of Tomas Jan (Tomáš Ján) as the Director of Flight Operations (DFO). In this role, Tomas will be responsible for maintaining the highest safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance standards at the airline. Stepping into his new role, Tomas Jan shares: "I am genuinely happy to join SmartLynx and be part of the airline's future story. I believe that … [Read more...] about SmartLynx Airlines appoints Tomas Jan as Director Flight Operations
Asia Pacific air logistics
Menzies Aviation extends MACH roll-out to 28 new locations
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced an extension of its partnership with Wipro to roll-out the Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system to 28 new stations in 2025. In 2024, working with leading technology services and consulting company Wipro, Menzies’ pioneering, end-to-end MACH system has been deployed at 24 locations across four continents, with a further 13 airports on track to go live over the coming … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation extends MACH roll-out to 28 new locations
Airport Handling cleared to launch operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Airport Handling S.p.A, a majority-owned subsidiary of leading global air and travel services provider dnata, announced that the Lazio Regional Administrative Court confirmed the full legitimacy of Aeroporti di Roma’s tender, which awarded the company a seven-year ground handling license at Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO). An appeal from an incumbent service provider, which has temporarily delayed Airport Handling’s launch of operations at FCO, was dismissed by the court. The court’s decision … [Read more...] about Airport Handling cleared to launch operations at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Target commissioning date of three-runway system
The Three-runway System (3RS) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) is targeted to be commissioned on 28 November 2024. After the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) has acquired the aerodrome licence and the 3RS has been commissioned, all three runways will be operating under the 3RS. AAHK targets to obtain the aerodrome licence in November 2024, covering the operation of the existing South Runway and North Runway, the reconfigured Centre Runway, the associated taxiways and supporting … [Read more...] about Target commissioning date of three-runway system
Chapman Freeborn appoints Bernardo Nunes global Chief Operating Officer
Bernardo Nunes has been appointed Chief Operating Officer at Chapman Freeborn. Nunes returns to Chapman Freeborn after previously serving as Director of Transformation and Analytics in 2021 and 2022, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the air cargo supply chain and finance industries. “Bernardo will be managing daily operations across the Chapman Freeborn group to achieve strategic objectives and foster long-term sustainable growth,” said Eric Erbacher, Chief Executive … [Read more...] about Chapman Freeborn appoints Bernardo Nunes global Chief Operating Officer
Cathay celebrates record growth in its corporate programme to advance sustainable aviation fuel use
Cathay continues to make significant progress in its sustainability journey, reaching new milestones since the launch of its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme in 2022. This year, the programme has achieved substantial growth and is becoming one of the biggest initiatives of its kind globally, marked by new global partnerships and a record commitment to SAF usage. Building on the momentum of the past two years, the Corporate SAF Programme has introduced a tiered structure, … [Read more...] about Cathay celebrates record growth in its corporate programme to advance sustainable aviation fuel use
