Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced it has joined forces with Airport Services Budapest Zrt. (AS Budapest) to extend its ground handling, cargo and lounge services at Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD) in Hungary. AS Budapest is the ground handling company for several major airlines at Hungary’s largest commercial airport, offering its airline customers a range of ground and air cargo services, as well as aviation … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation partners with AS Budapest to extend footprint at BUD airport
Asia Pacific shipments
Air New Zealand receives 500,000-litre delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Air New Zealand has this week received a shipment of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into Wellington, its first delivery to the nation’s capital city and another small step towards its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Manufactured by EcoCeres in China from 100 percent used cooking oil and supplied and blended by Exxon Mobil, the 500,000-litre delivery is equivalent to *165 flights on an A320 aircraft between Auckland and Wellington. The SAF delivered to Wellington represents … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand receives 500,000-litre delivery of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The 11th Payload Asia Awards is now open for nominations
The 11th edition of the Payload Asia Awards is set to return to Singapore this October. With a theme of Driving Sustainability and Efficiency through Digitalisation in Aviation and Logistics, the awards aim to recognise the remarkable performance and service excellence of the industry's leading players in transport and logistics. The awards event will play host to the air cargo industry’s finest with more awards and categories over a grand gala dinner to highlight each vital link connecting … [Read more...] about The 11th Payload Asia Awards is now open for nominations
HKIA reports continuous growth in passenger and cargo volume in May
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for May 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.07 million passengers and 29,855 flight movements, marking year-on-year increases of 30.8% and 34.5%, respectively. Mainland China’s Labour Day “Golden Week” holidays starting at the end of April had contributed a significant traffic growth among all passenger segments in May. Traffic to and from Southeast Asia, Mainland China, and … [Read more...] about HKIA reports continuous growth in passenger and cargo volume in May
SmartLynx signs long-term agreement to use Lido mPilot from Lufthansa Systems
SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI, cargo, and charter provider, has signed a cooperation agreement to use the mobile charting application Lido mPilot from Lufthansa Systems. SmartLynx has transitioned to Lufthansa Systems for its superior data quality and user-friendly interface, aiming to improve operational efficiency. Lido mPilot equips pilots with a comprehensive navigation solution by directly providing seamless access to all necessary charts like terminal charts or … [Read more...] about SmartLynx signs long-term agreement to use Lido mPilot from Lufthansa Systems
WFS and Singapore Airlines extend cargo handling partnership for launch of new flights to London Gatwick Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been awarded three-year cargo handling contract extensions with Singapore Airlines in the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium. In the UK, in addition to renewing its cargo handling and UK domestic road feeder services with WFS at London Heathrow and Manchester airports, Singapore’s national carrier is also partnering with WFS for cargo handling at London Gatwick Airport for the launch this month of five Airbus A350-900 direct … [Read more...] about WFS and Singapore Airlines extend cargo handling partnership for launch of new flights to London Gatwick Airport
