Cargolux wholly owned subsidiary, Luxcargo Handling or LCH, has been awarded a license for ramp handling and will take over Luxair’s ramp and warehouse handling operations at Luxembourg’s Findel airport. The license also enables Luxcargo Handling to handle Luxair’s other airline partners apart from Cargolux, and the companies are looking forward to starting operations next year. The decision was announced following a tender process for two ground handling licenses. “The takeover of … [Read more...] about Luxcargo to take over Luxair’s handling operations at Findel Airport
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Air New Zealand picks launch partner for next-gen aircraft
Air New Zealand has chosen ‘the ALIA’ as the airline’s first commercial purchase of battery-powered all-electric aircraft as part of its Mission Next Gen Aircraft programme. Air New Zealand will buy the conventional take-off and landing version of the ALIA, designed by electric aerospace company BETA Technologies, which is expected to join its fleet in 2026. The carrier will initially operate the aircraft as a cargo-only service in partnership with New Zealand Post, on a route … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand picks launch partner for next-gen aircraft
Mujin steps into Europe with new Dutch office
Mujin is moving into Europe to bring its robotics automation technology with the opening of its first office in The Netherlands. The move represents a pivotal step in the company's commitment to global expansion, driven by an $85 million Series C funding round. Mujin said The Netherlands, renowned for its innovation and logistics excellence, provides the ideal home for the company's European base. The Dutch office will serve as a central hub for sales, customer support, and solution … [Read more...] about Mujin steps into Europe with new Dutch office
Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners
Cathay Cargo is the latest amongst major airlines to select the Airbus A350 freighter to meet its future fleet requirements, with an order for six aircraft. The Hong Kong-based carrier, which has six older B747-400ERFs due for replacement and 14 B747-8Fs, expects the widebody freighters to be delivered between 2027 and 2029. Cathay Group chief, Ronald Lam, said “these highly fuel-efficient, next-generation freighters will provide important additional cargo capacity, expand our global … [Read more...] about Cathay joins list of future Airbus A350F owners
dnata completes IATA certification for dangerous goods training
dnata is consistently striving towards service excellence in safe and secure cargo handling, and recently it received the International Air Transport Association’s corporate certification for competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) for dangerous goods across its entire network. The company’s participation in the programme, which started earlier this year, provides a guarantee of quality handling for customers, ultimately reducing additional auditing and training requirements and … [Read more...] about dnata completes IATA certification for dangerous goods training
Hactl fine-tunes import collection with self-service kiosk
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited is using a new digitalised system to speed up the cumbersome import collection process at Super Terminal 1 with the introduction of 12 new automated service kiosks (ASKs) located near the cargo pickup areas. Under the new system, the agent or consignee obtains the ship release form (SRF) from the airline and can visit directly one of the kiosks. The SRF authorises Hactl to release the goods to the bearer, who then presents an ID, which the system … [Read more...] about Hactl fine-tunes import collection with self-service kiosk