Jettainer is joining the cause for more sustainable air transport with environmentally friendly lightweight nets to secure cargo during loading and offloading. Made out of sustainable bio-based materials, these newly developed nets, called Pallet Net Zero, are considered the lightest on the market and around 60 percent lighter than conventional polyester options, helping reduce fuel consumption and cutting costs and greenhouse gas emissions in international air transport. Jettainer further … [Read more...] about Jettainer offers sustainable light pallet nets
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Air Premia picks ECS Group subsidiary in Japan
Air Premia is set to start scheduled services linking Narita with Incheon as the Korean carrier chose ECS Group to represent the airline aS GSSA in Japan. The inaugural flight from Japan to Korea is set on 23 December where the carrier is set to transport export cargo loads containing automotive parts, semiconductor parts, and general consumer goods. ECS Group said the Korean hybrid carrier plans to run a scheduled service connecting NRT with ICN, and from there on to Singapore … [Read more...] about Air Premia picks ECS Group subsidiary in Japan
AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Teleport is set to boost its cross-border delivery capabilities across key markets in Southeast Asia as it raised US$50 million in capital from large institutional credit investors. The logistics venture of Capital A (formerly AirAsia Group Bhd) will use the funds to induct additional freighters and build strategic hubs in Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. The company is also looking to invest in technology that allows anyone to ship air freight within 24 hours across Southeast … [Read more...] about AirAsia’s Teleport set for growth with fresh funding
Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
The 747 has played a key role in Boeing's history of aerospace leadership. On 6 December, the last produced widebody aircraft bid adieu to the widebody factory in Everett, Washington. The production of the world's first twin-aisle airplane, also known as the queen of the sky, started in 1967 and the first aircraft entered service in 1970. For 54 years, Boeing built a total of 1,574 airplanes of this type. At 250 ft 2 in (76.2 m), the 747-8 is the longest commercial aircraft in service. The … [Read more...] about Last production 747 exits Boeing factory
SIA hands trucking contract to WFS in the UK
Singapore Airlines has extended its cargo partnership with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) in the United Kingdom with a new contract for domestic trucking services connecting 18 regional offline airports. WFS has provided cargo handling for the airline in the UK since 2015 in support of its passenger and freight services from London Heathrow and Manchester airport, including trucking services between the two hubs and offline handling services across other UK stations. The ground handling … [Read more...] about SIA hands trucking contract to WFS in the UK
HK Air Cargo conducts new Sydney service
Hong Kong Air Cargo has launched a new chartered freighter service between Hong Kong and Sydney using its Airbus A330-200F. The first flight departed Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday, 8 December at 23:30 local time and arrived in Sydney the next day. The Airbus A330-200F will operate between Hong Kong and Sydney three times each week. In 2021, Hong Kong Air Cargo received approval to operate flights to nine new destinations, including Sydney. The airline said the new service … [Read more...] about HK Air Cargo conducts new Sydney service
