Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Airbus have finalized a purchase agreement for the firm order of nine A350-1000 aircraft, at the 2023 Paris Air Show held at La Brouget, France this week. The A350-1000 will fly on non-stop services from Manila to North America, including to the East Coast of the US and Canada. The new aircraft, able to accommodate 380 passengers in a three-class layout, will join two A350-900s already in service at the airline. Expected time frame for the first delivery was not … [Read more...] about Philippine Airlines inks deal for nine A350-1000s
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cargo.one joins forces with Eastern Air Logistics
Shanghai-based Eastern Air Logistics has taken its first steps into digital sales with the announced partnership with air freight digital marketplace cargo.one The landmark partnership will bring extensive capacity from both China Eastern Airlines and China Cargo Airlines to the real-time digital booking platform. Eastern Air Logistics harnesses the scale of China Cargo Airlines’ dedicated Boeing 777 and 747 freighter fleet and the belly capacity in nearly 800 China Eastern Airlines … [Read more...] about cargo.one joins forces with Eastern Air Logistics
DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia
Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung. The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, underscores the company’s commitment to more sustainable operations and contributing to climate protection. The new electric vehicles will join the existing fleet which includes four electric vans and six electric … [Read more...] about DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia
Geodis gains CEIV Li-batt certification in Hong Kong
GEODIS has secured the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification in Hong Kong. The certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to safety, security and compliance and positions it well to serve the growing demand for lithium batteries, which are increasingly being used in a wide range of consumer goods, from laptops, mobile phones to watches, vehicles and other devices. Geodis said … [Read more...] about Geodis gains CEIV Li-batt certification in Hong Kong
Cargolux operates LUX-CGO flight with SAF
On 13 June, Cargolux together with industry partners inaugurated the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel at its home base in Luxembourg’s Findel airport (LUX). The SAF was delivered to LUX’s fuel farm via NATO’s Central European Pipeline System (CEPS). The airline will use the SAF to operate a carbon neutral flight with its 747-8F from LUX to Zhengzhou (CGO), on time for a ceremony marking its 10th year of operations in the Chinese city. The SAF is from sustainably sourced, 100 … [Read more...] about Cargolux operates LUX-CGO flight with SAF
Jettainer appoints new finance chief
Jettainer, market leader in outsourced ULD management, has named Svenia Iriarte as its chief financial officer (CFO) effective 1 June. She now assumes responsibility for finance, procurement, HR and IT operations. Svenia started her career at KPMG and ventured into the airline world in 2003. The seasoned economist was initially a consultant for mergers and acquisition and later on saw global finances at Lufthansa Cargo. She also led the airline's network planning and road feeder services and … [Read more...] about Jettainer appoints new finance chief
