Cathay Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) earlier this month opened its newest pharma facility at its cargo terminal in Hong Kong airport, the largest dedicated hub amongst Hong Kong’s cargo terminal operators. The dedicated pharma handling centre has a fully temperature-controlled area of over 1,250 square metres, equipped with the latest technologies to ensure the safe transport of temperature-sensitive cargo. CPSL said the new facility is capable of processing 235,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals … [Read more...] about New facility to transport pharma by air in Hong Kong
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AMECO joins EFW for A330P2F conversions
Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) and Chinese MRO service provider AMECO (Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corp) have agreed on a new collaboration to add capacity for A330P2F conversions. Under the partnership, AMECO will carry out P2F conversions as a third-party service provider for EFW’s A330P2F programme at its facilities in Chengdu, China, with the induction of a first A330 aircraft scheduled in 2023. “We look forward to cooperating with EFW to support the market demand and to … [Read more...] about AMECO joins EFW for A330P2F conversions
AeroLogic gets new managing director
With the latest shuffle in Lufthansa senior management, AeroLogic has named Katharina Prost as new managing director in charge of finance and administration. The former managing director at Aeromar, a joint venture between Aeroflot and LSG SkyChefs, has held the post as of 1 October, succeeding Martin Hirsch, who joined Austrian Airlines as head of finance in June. Meanwhile, Joe Moser, managing director for operations and accountable manager of AeroLogic GmbH, will remain active in his … [Read more...] about AeroLogic gets new managing director
Cathay Pacific extends partnership with Unilode
Cathay Pacific and Unilode are proud to announce 5 more years in their long-standing relationship with the contract renewal for full-service ULD management until 2027. Cathay Pacific will build on this milestone by partnering with Unilode on several projects, including a five-year digital roadmap to improve operational efficiencies, transparency and data accuracy throughout the supply chain. The two have partnered on ULD-related services and innovation projects since 2014 including the … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific extends partnership with Unilode
Challenge Airlines secures AOC in Malta
The long wait is over for Challenge Airlines MT as the cargo carrier received its air operator certificate (AOC) on 2 November. With two B767-300ERs offering a payload of 60 tonnes each, Challenge Airlines MT will use its pool of 10 pilots to operate specific routes from the Group’s Liège air hub (LGG) in Belgium. The airline expects to transport perishables and pharma with sea-air connections in the short term with plans to include high-yield long-haul shipments for e-commerce and other … [Read more...] about Challenge Airlines secures AOC in Malta
CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
Freight forwarders of all sizes can now play a more significant role in reducing cargo-related carbon emissions with a new tie-up between CargoAi and Neste. The cargo booking platform and the leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) have announced a partnership that will allow the voluntary purchase of SAF. Starting November, CargoAi offers the option to purchase Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel when booking a cargo transport. This can be done during the booking process, that … [Read more...] about CargoAi offers Neste jet fuel to drive SAF takeup
