E-commerce and logistics titan Amazon made its first-ever purchase of Boeing 767-300, bringing in 11 of the aircraft type to expand its global fleet. Amazon said the move comes at a time when customers are relying on “fast, free shipping more than ever.” The purchase includes four B767s from Canadian carrier WestJet, which are currently undergoing passenger-to-cargo conversion, and seven B767s from Delta Air lines. The 11 B767s will join the network in 2021 and 2022, and will be operated … [Read more...] about Amazon adds to fleet with 11 B767s from Delta and WestJet
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Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP
Delta Air Lines has named Shawn Cole, Vice President of Delta Cargo. Cole is responsible for ensuring that the airline’s logistics division continues to deliver on superior commercial, financial and operational performance. He joins the leadership team at a time when Delta Cargo is realizing the benefits of its multi-year transformation with double digit operational performance improvement and unit revenue growth far surpassing industry averages. “Shawn … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo names Shawn Cole as new VP
Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic announced changes to their respective summer 2017 schedules to optimise their joint network between the US and the UK. The move reflects the strong partnership between the two airlines, which is focused on offering customers more travel choices and flexibility, the duo said. The changes include, on Delta’s side: A new four times a week London Heathrow to Portland, Oregon seasonal service will begin on 26 May 2017, the first between this US West Coast city … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic, Delta Air Lines enhance US-UK network
Delta to invest US$450 million in China Eastern
China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines have signed an agreement to expand their partnership and better connect Delta's global network with China Eastern, one of China's leading airlines. The agreement will include a US$450 million investment by Delta to acquire a 3.55 per cent stake in China Eastern. This move marks a significant step in the airlines' collaboration and partnership that will allow Delta and China Eastern to compete more effectively on routes between the US and China, … [Read more...] about Delta to invest US$450 million in China Eastern
Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports revenue growth
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has reported revenues of £221 million (US$326 million) for 2014, reflecting another year of resilience in a fluctuating global air cargo market that saw yields decline for the third year in a row. The UK and Europe contributed strong revenue and tonnage gains for the year. UK revenues grew 6 per cent over 2013, while Europe recorded 5 per cent growth. Overall, Virgin Atlantic carried 224,139 tonnes for the year as a whole, matching its result for last year despite … [Read more...] about Virgin Atlantic Cargo reports revenue growth
Delta,United and AA ban rechargeable batteries
Major US airlines have banned rechargeable battery shipments, as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo containers overheat. Citing safety concerns, United Airlines on Monday informed its cargo customers it no longer will accept bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries. Delta Air Lines quietly stopped accepting bulk shipments of the rechargeable batteries on 1 February. American Airlines stopped … [Read more...] about Delta,United and AA ban rechargeable batteries
