In this week's global wrap, we look back at the latest industry news and updates from week 25, including the end of Austrian Airlines' 'prachter' flights. We also cover the FAA's US$8 billion in grants to support the recovery of airports, as well as Korean Air's recent participation in the country's 'Space Pioneer' project. We round up the wrap with B2B updates from forwarders Geodis, CEVA and Bollore, as well as Safran, Brussels Airport, Qatar Airways, CHAMP and more. See the week 24 Global … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 25
Brussels Airport
Brussels Airport unveils new sustainable logistics complex
After two years of construction work, this week Brussels Airport announced the opening of a new logistics facility covering 50,000 square metres at the west side of Brucargo. This logistics complex will house large refrigerated storage spaces and offer direct airside access to Kuehne+Nagel, Worldwide Flight Services and Expeditors. The new facility at Brucargo will provide additional first-line facilities for WFS’ handling activities, whilst Kuehne+Nagel is expanding with 30,000 square metres … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport unveils new sustainable logistics complex
WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has opened a new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport as it aims to future-proof its operations at the air cargo hub. The 25,000-sqm facility has capacity for 250,000 tonnes and was designed to optimise speed and deliver self-service and real-time information for airlines and freight forwarders. Marc Claesen, senior vice president - commercial EMEAA at WFS, explained that the latest investment is inspired by Brussel Airport’s 'commitment to air cargo growth' and … [Read more...] about WFS unveils new cargo terminal at Brussels Airport
SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive gains pace
Fresh from kickstarting the vaccine drive across India last week, SpiceJet has drafted two more wide-body planes—B767 and A330—to its cargo fleet, to meet the demand for long-haul routes to Europe and North America. “The need for wide-body planes to deliver vaccines and other important cargo has never been more important than today,” said Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director of SpiceJet. The carrier’s dedicated fleet for cargo now counts 19, including five wide-body jets, five Boeing … [Read more...] about SpiceJet expands cargo fleet as vaccine drive gains pace
All Nippon Airways returns to Brussels Airport with cargo-only flights
After temporary suspension of flights due to the current crisis, the direct connection between Belgium and Japan will now restart, according to Brussels Airport. From 13 October onwards Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) resumes cargo flights between Tokyo (NRT) and Brussels Airport (BRU). ANA will operate cargo-only services every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft with a 35-tonne belly cargo capacity. Joining ANA at Brussels is European Air … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways returns to Brussels Airport with cargo-only flights
WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a five-year contract with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport, according to a press release. WFS will provide handling services, including cargo, mail and truck handling, for the French carrier at its upcoming 25,000-sqm facility in the airport, for some 30,000 tonnes annually. The €100 million new facility, located in Building 835 at Brussels Airport, will incorporate 3,000 square metres of cooling facilities for pharma and … [Read more...] about WFS inks deal with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo at Brussels Airport