Silk Way West Airlines is expanding its fleet with the addition of two Boeing 777 freighters, as the airline looks to provide reliable solutions amidst increasing demand for air cargo services. The carrier will use the added shipping capacity to meet the growing need for reliable air transport across various industries, including e-commerce, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. With the new additions, the airline further strengthens its position as one of the leading global air cargo … [Read more...] about Silk Way West augments global freighter fleet
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Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
Taipei-based 3PL Dimerco Express Group has appointed Jeffrey Shih as the next CEO. The 35-year logistics veteran has held leadership roles in both corporate logistics and 3PL operations, primarily with Dimerco, and has a successful track record in the company’s operations in Southeast Asia and North America. Shih will now be responsible for overseeing Dimerco’s air freight, ocean freight and contract logistics divisions. The company said it will continue its expansion and digitalisation … [Read more...] about Dimerco Express elects Jeffrey Shih to group CEO
One Air tops up China-UK capacity with second freighter
British all-cargo airline One Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 747-400 freighter. One Air commenced flight operations in July after receiving its Air Operators Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The additional B747-400BDSF will support its current flying programme offering full charter services connecting Hong Kong and London Heathrow. The latest addition to the airline’s fleet, acquired on a long-term lease, is a former Air Canada passenger aircraft which was … [Read more...] about One Air tops up China-UK capacity with second freighter
dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
dnata has promoted Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland, who will step into the new role effective 1 January 2024. In his new role, Ruj will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport (GVA) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland for 30 airline partners with a 1,100-strong team. A Swiss national, Willy has over 30 years of international experience in the ground handling, cargo and travel industries and was most recently … [Read more...] about dnata promotes managing director in Switzerland
Luxcargo to take over Luxair’s handling operations at Findel Airport
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
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
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