According to Airport Council International, the strong growth trend continued with passenger traffic increasing by 6.8% and freight volumes recorded a robust 8.9 increase in July. Fuelled by strengthening global trade and industrial production, freight volumes continued their increase in July. On a year to date basis, global volume reached 8.4%, drawing a particularly stark contrast with July 2016, where this number stood at 0.9%. Most regions posted strong growth in … [Read more...] about Freight volumes record robust increases
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WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification
WFS Fueling in Hong Kong announced that it has been awarded ISO 9001: 2015 certification, the International Organization for Standardization’s (ISO) flagship quality management systems standard. Founded in 1998 to coincide with the opening of the new Hong Kong International Airport on the island of Chep Lap Kok, WFS Fueling provides into-plane fueling operations for over 60 airlines, including five new customers that joined in 2017. ISO 9001 helps organisations … [Read more...] about WFS Fueling achieves the ISO 9001: 2015 certification
China Airlines inks deal with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
DoKaSch Temperature Solutions, the German provider of climate-controlled solutions for intercontinental air shipment of temperature-sensitive cargo, has expanded its global network via China Airlines. This new advancement will enable customers to lease the Opticooler, the newest technology of active containers, from China Airlines on their network. The Opticooler operates like a flying smart warehouse that safeguards the effectiveness of vital pharmaceuticals throughout global … [Read more...] about China Airlines inks deal with DoKaSch Temperature Solutions
Airbus inaugurates A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China
Airbus has inaugurated its A330 Completion and Delivery Centre (C&DC) in Tianjin, China, in the expansion of its global footprint and strategic partnership with China. The first A330 to be delivered from the C&DC was also handled over to Tianjin Airlines. The aircraft which was assembled and equipped in Toulouse with Chinese and European staff is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines and is configured in two classes with 260 seats. Located at the same site as the Airbus … [Read more...] about Airbus inaugurates A330 Completion & Delivery Centre in China
AAR to Acquire two MRO facilities from Premier Aviation
Global aviation services leader AAR announced that it has agreed to acquire two of Premier Aviation’s aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities – one at Trois-Rivières Airport in Québec and one at Windsor International Airport in Ontario. “We are excited to add an experienced workforce and two world-class facilities to our award-winning MRO network, and we look forward to growing our position in, and bringing more flexibility and value to, the Canadian market,” said … [Read more...] about AAR to Acquire two MRO facilities from Premier Aviation
CargoLogicAir’s response to hurricane-stricken Guadalupe
The devastating impact of Hurricane Irma in the Caribbean and Florida, as well as its impact on the region has highlighted just how crucial it is to be able to deploy fast response logistics services to deliver humanitarian aid to the worst affected areas. In the aftermath of Irma, CargoLogicAir has to date operated two flights, carrying nearly 200 tonnes of humanitarian goods to hurricane-affected areas. Both of the flights were operated by the British cargo airline’s Boeing … [Read more...] about CargoLogicAir’s response to hurricane-stricken Guadalupe
