The primary runway at Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) was opened last week after completing upgrades that will better accomodate larger freighters like the Boeing 747-8F regularly flown by Cathay Pacific and Cargolux, amongst others. At over 12,000 feet in length, runway 5R-23L will serve as the primary runway of Ohio’s premier cargo airport. The improvements, supported by Federal Aviation Administration grant funding, include asphalt resurfacing to an advanced aircraft … [Read more...] about Rickenbacker’s newly improved runway opens for service
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8th PLA Awards now open for nominations
Regional air cargo and logistics publication Payload Asia is pleased to announced that nominations are now open for the 8th edition of the Payload Asia Awards. In its eighth edition, the PLA Awards promises a much bolder awards ceremony to celebrate the remarkable achievements of industry leaders and forward thinkers in the air cargo and logistics supply chain. This year we’re bringing back categories from the earlier editions of the awards as we give recognition to the companies that … [Read more...] about 8th PLA Awards now open for nominations
PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
6 In week 11 of the PLA global wrap, we take a look at some of the latest updates from MRO providers and conversion specialists Israel Aerospace Industries and Vallair, as well as the latest inter-airport cooperation across the Atlantic. We also look back at Emirates' first cargo flight using its passenger aircraft. Chicago Rockford, Cologne Bonn Airport team up on e-commerce Chicago Rockford (RFD) and Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) have signed an Airport Cooperation Agreement to optimise … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap : Week 11
Hainan free trade port opens international air cargo route
The free trade port in southern China's Hainan province has launched its first intercontinental air freight route, linking the provincial capital of Haikou with Amsterdam, Xinhua News reports. An all-cargo flight carrying 110 tonnes of goods took off from the Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK) bound for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) on 8 November. Also read: Changi Airport welcomes YTO Cargo’s Hangzhou-Singapore service This marks the first step of Hainan, China's largest … [Read more...] about Hainan free trade port opens international air cargo route
