In week 16 of PLA’s global wrap, we feature Lufthansa Cargo after it recently signed a contract to modernise its cargo operations at Frankfurt airport. We also have the latest on ACL Airshop as the ULD solutions company positions itself for growth, as well as B2B news from Consol Alliance, Geodis, Worldwide Flight Services, Antonov and more to round up the updates from last week. Lufthansa eyes cargo hub modernisation Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernisation of its logistics … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
Delta
Delta Cargo joins alliance to promote air freight sustainability
US-based Delta Cargo has joined the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA), a business-led collaborative initiative aiming to reduce its members' environmental footprint, a press release stated. The airline has committed US$1 billion over the next 10 years to mitigate all emissions from its global business. Delta says SAFA is a “collaboration between shippers, freight forwarders and airlines to track and reduce emissions from air freight and promote responsible freight transport.” It is … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo joins alliance to promote air freight sustainability
Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
Air France-KLM Cargo, Delta Air Lines Cargo and Virgin Atlantic Cargo are promising cargo customers more connections, greater shipment routing flexibility, improved trucking options, aligned services and innovative digital solutions with the launch of their expanded trans-Atlantic Joint Venture (JV). The new partnership, which represents 23% of total trans-Atlantic cargo capacity or more than 600,000 tonnes annually, will enable the airlines to offer the best-ever customer … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM, Delta and Virgin Atlantic launch trans-Atlantic Joint Venture
New Managing Director Commercial, for Delta Cargo
New appointment for Kristin Colvile, and Lindsey Jalil from Delta Cargo. With Colvile recently promoted to Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, SkyTeam. Jalil steps up as the new Managing Director – Commercial. Some of Lindsey's new role would include the handling of alliances, technology, products, and more. “Lindsey’s strong analytical skills will continue the commercial team’s momentum by championing enhanced reporting tools and technology, as well as the … [Read more...] about New Managing Director Commercial, for Delta Cargo
Delta Orders 10 more A321s
After announcing orders for 30 incremental Airbus A321ceo aircraft just last month, Atlanta, Georgia – based Delta Air Lines has placed an order for 10 more of the aircraft. The agreement was announced today at the Paris Air Show. Like previous Delta orders for the A321, the 10 aircraft announced are for the Current Engine Option version of the largest Airbus A320 Family member. The airline took delivery of its first A321 in March of last year. Delta now has ordered a total of 122 … [Read more...] about Delta Orders 10 more A321s
Passenger captures lightening strike on Delta aircraft
A passenger waiting to board his flight at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport captured a video of a bolt of lightening hitting a Delta Airlines aircraft as it waited during a ‘ground hold’ at the airport as a result of a torrential downpour on 18 August. Unaffected by the lightening strike the aircraft later took off and reached its destination of Las Vegas without incident. A Delta spokesman said in a statement that: "Fuselage structure and industrial-grade insulation acts as a … [Read more...] about Passenger captures lightening strike on Delta aircraft
