The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has released its preliminary traffic figures for the month of August, which showed encouraging growth in international air passenger demand. Meanwhile, the solid expansion in international air cargo markets continued unabated. Growth in both markets was supported by high business confidence levels across the services and manufacturing sectors in major advanced and emerging economies. This month also saw the region's … [Read more...] about Association of Asia Pacific Airlines releases August traffic results
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Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Qatar Airways received its first 747-8 freighter at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. Boeing and Qatar Airways also announced an order for two 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices, which were previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. "The addition of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Cargo iQ gives live access to data
Cargo iQ has launched online self-service access to its data, giving members real-time information on performance for the first time, enabling them to develop new products and improve processes. Cargo iQ’s ‘Air Cargo Intelligence Hub’ gives its members access to their data on any given route and produces customized reports, allowing them to compare their own performance against Cargo iQ standards, and that of the community overall. Members work with shared shipment … [Read more...] about Cargo iQ gives live access to data
New mobile app for FIATA World Congress 2017
Minister of Transport, YB Dato’ Sri Liow Tiong Lai experienced the newly developed mobile app for delegates of the upcoming FIATA World Congress 2017 – a gathering of the world’s top logistics industry leaders and players. The congress, which will be co-hosted by the Federation of Malaysian Freight Forwarders (FMFF) and the Ministry of Transport, will be held for the first time in Malaysia from the 4th to 8th of October. Over 1,200 logistics experts from all over the … [Read more...] about New mobile app for FIATA World Congress 2017
Volga-Dnepr joins Irma relief efforts
Volga-Dnepr Airlines’ 27 years of expertise in supporting international humanitarian aid projects has been called into action to help victims of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and Florida. Hurricane Irma is the second most powerful Atlantic storm ever recorded and caused devastation across parts of the Caribbean and the U.S. State of Florida.The airline has so far operated three flights carrying nearly 175 tonnes of relief goods and equipment. The flight on September 18th was … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr joins Irma relief efforts
Jettainer offers Cool Management
Jettainer, the leading international service partner for outsourced ULD management, is expanding its product portfolio. As of now, the company is offering a special service for temperature-controlled ULDs. It includes the leasing, management and positioning as well as monitoring during the whole process. With this, Jettainer is facilitating this complex process, which includes the coordination of many parties, for their customers. The new service “Cool Management” can be booked in a variety of … [Read more...] about Jettainer offers Cool Management
