Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the State of Alaska's Alaska International Airport System (AIAS, or the system) approximately US$551 million of revenue bonds. The rating outlook for all bonds is stable. The rating reflects AIAS's strong market position for cargo activities, a monopoly for air service within the state albeit supported by a modestly sized traffic base, conservative debt structure, and management’s continued prepayment of debt. Cargo volume continues to … [Read more...] about Fitch affirms Alaska Int’l Airport System’s A+ rating
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Dynamic Aviation initiates Afriican JV in Mauritania
Dynamic Aviation recently initiated a joint venture in Mauritania, marking the company’s first step into the West African market. On 3 August 2014, the first aircraft, a King Air 200, arrived in country to begin operations. “Moving into Mauritania is a significant step for Dynamic Aviation,” said president and CEO Michael Stoltzfus. “Dynamic Aviation looks forward to creating substantial value in a growing West and Central African customer base.” Dynamic … [Read more...] about Dynamic Aviation initiates Afriican JV in Mauritania
AT&T’s asset tracking system allows remote monitoring
AT&T can help businesses better manage their shipments on the road and even in the sky. AT&T Cargo View with FlightSafe allows companies to remotely monitor the conditions of their shipped assets and minimize the risk of damaged, lost or stolen cargo. FlightSafe, a feature included with AT&T Cargo View, makes it possible for a device to automatically transition to airplane mode so that it travels in an FAA compliant mode on the aircraft. Major airline companies including Air … [Read more...] about AT&T’s asset tracking system allows remote monitoring
Fitch affirms Alaska Int'l Airport System's A+ rating
Fitch Ratings has affirmed the 'A+' rating on the State of Alaska's Alaska International Airport System (AIAS, or the system) approximately US$551 million of revenue bonds. The rating outlook for all bonds is stable. The rating reflects AIAS's strong market position for cargo activities, a monopoly for air service within the state albeit supported by a modestly sized traffic base, conservative debt structure, and management’s continued prepayment of debt. Cargo volume continues to … [Read more...] about Fitch affirms Alaska Int'l Airport System's A+ rating
Etihad Cargo launches Skystables equine service
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Etihad Airways, has unveiled a new Equine service called SkyStables, targeted at customers around the world wishing to transport horses and other similar species by air. Supervised by expert managers, SkyStables offers owners, breeders and equestrian organisations bespoke global transport arrangements on Etihad Cargo's fleet of 10 Airbus and Boeing wide-body freighters. The service is being rolled-out across Etihad … [Read more...] about Etihad Cargo launches Skystables equine service
Panalpina launches freighter Puerto Rico to Europe
Panalpina now offers a new end-to-end service from Puerto Rico directly into Luxembourg and Europe in close collaboration with Cargolux. The weekly service marks the first regular call of a full freighter aircraft at San Juan International Airport. It gives Panalpina’s healthcare customers in the area guaranteed uplift for their cargo on a Boeing 747-400F and the best possible control of their temperature-sensitive goods both on the ground and in the air. Most of the world’s … [Read more...] about Panalpina launches freighter Puerto Rico to Europe
