Qatar Airways has added another IATA badge under its belt as the airline became the second carrier in the world to be awarded the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Lithium Batteries (CEIV Li-batt) certification. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. The airline’s plan is to work with global partners, ground handlers, shippers, and freight forwarders to ensure a solid and common understanding of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways secures Li-batt certification
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American selects new head of sales for cargo
American Airlines Cargo has selected Indy Bolina as head of global sales effective January 2023. The young executive started his career with the carrier in London in 2017 and has led people development and resource teams that work in partnership with multiple organizations across the airline, including cargo. This announcement follows the promotion of Brian Hodges to Managing Director, Strategy & Planning in October of this year. Hodges, who has held multiple roles within cargo for more … [Read more...] about American selects new head of sales for cargo
HAECO Xiamen builds ‘largest’ single-span hangar
HAECO Xiamen broke ground on Sunday, December 8, to commence the construction of its future aircraft maintenance facility at Xiamen Xiang’an International Airport. Currently based in Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, HAECO will relocate to the new airport, due to be completed in 2025, to build a new industry-leading hangar. Covering a total area of 537,300 sqm, including a construction area of 292,300 sqm and an apron area of 284,000 sqm, 18 new buildings will be constructed to cater to … [Read more...] about HAECO Xiamen builds ‘largest’ single-span hangar
SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) inaugurated its new operations building at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (JED). The highly equipped 2-story building, complete with state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology, covers an area of 50,000 square metres and can accommodate more than 1,100 staff. SAUDIA says the control centre will serve as a key enabler of Saudi’s aviation strategy, under a much broader national transport and logistics strategy, supporting efforts to make JED … [Read more...] about SAUDIA opens operation control centre in Jeddah
dnata breaks ground on Erbil airport facility
dnata has broken ground on its future 20,000-sqm cargo warehouse in the Middle East, which will significantly expand its operations at Iraq’s Erbil International Airport (EBL). The cargo warehouse is scheduled for completion in September 2024, during which time it will be capable of processing 100,000 tonnes of cargo annually, including perishables, pharmaceuticals and dangerous goods. dnata will also implement its advanced ‘OneCargo’ system within the facility, digitising processes and … [Read more...] about dnata breaks ground on Erbil airport facility
DoKaSch names new commercial chief
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions has appointed Edwin Visser as new commercial chief as the company looks to expand its international network of airline and forwarder partners. With more than 35 years of experience, Visser has extensive experience in the field of air freight, forwarding and temperature-controlled packaging solutions, holding leadership roles with focus on the life science, pharma and healthcare sector Visser, who is a logistics and economics graduate via KLM Cargo, also had … [Read more...] about DoKaSch names new commercial chief
