Leading aircraft specialist, Air Charter Service, showcased its range of premium cargo services recently when looking to move almost 65 tons of energy machinery across the world, from Shanghai to Chicago. After looking at both charter and scheduled services, ACS’s Time Critical team put together a complex Next Flight Out (NFO) operation, consisting of 20 scheduled flights. Robert Alleman, ACS Time Critical CEO, commented: “One of our customers came to us with 65 tons of machinery that they … [Read more...] about ACS Time Critical shows its versatility with 20 flight, 65 ton NFO
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Cathay Cargo adds an Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong Kong to support further growth
Following Cathay Cargo’s recent announcement of a firm order for two additional Airbus A350F freighters last month, the Cathay Group is further reinforcing its freighter fleet with the announcement that Air Hong Kong has signed a lease agreement for an Airbus A330P2F converted freighter. These aircraft will provide additional cargo capacity for customers and further reinforce Hong Kong’s status as the world’s busiest air cargo hub. This latest A330 freighter will be used by Air Hong Kong … [Read more...] about Cathay Cargo adds an Airbus A330 freighter from Air Hong Kong to support further growth
Hactl’s franchise at Hong Kong International Airport renewed for 15 years
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has signed a new 15-year extension of its handling franchise at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) with the Airport Authority Hong Kong. The new agreement will run from July 2028, when the current franchise expires, through 2043. As the largest independent air cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong, Hactl will continue to strengthen and enhance the city’s position as a leading international aviation hub through efficient, world-class, and … [Read more...] about Hactl’s franchise at Hong Kong International Airport renewed for 15 years
SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner
SolitAir, the UAE's next-generation dedicated B2B airport-to-airport cargo airline, has appointed Dubai-based Aviation Training Center (ATC) as its preferred training services provider for dangerous goods (DG). The appointment is designed to equip SolitAir's growing team with the latest approaches, techniques and competencies in the handling and transport of dangerous goods (DG) – a category of cargo that is both commercially significant and among the most tightly regulated in the … [Read more...] about SolitAir appoints ATC as dangerous goods training partner
Qatar Airways strengthens leadership for next phase of growth
Qatar Airways Group has restored its network to 85 percent of pre-crisis levels and created two new executive roles to sharpen its operations and deepen its focus on customers. The milestone was reached with the launch of the airline's summer 2026 schedule this week, which sees more than 140 daily departures from Doha to over 160 destinations worldwide. It delivers a target the Group set itself earlier this year, at the height of the regional disruption that grounded much of its network, to … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways strengthens leadership for next phase of growth
Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
Brussels Airport and Safran, a global leader in the aerospace industry, launched the construction of a more than 15,000 m² extension at the Safran Aircraft Engine Services Brussels site, which was inaugurated in 2024. This new facility will be dedicated to the maintenance of aircraft engine modules. Separately maintaining the different parts of an engine, each of which can consist of several thousand components, will help to speed up repairs and optimise operations. This project meets the … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport and Safran launch construction of a Module Factory for LEAP engine maintenance
