British cargo airline One Air, connected 28 global airports in its first year of operations, carrying over 17 million kilos of cargo. It is now preparing to embark on the next phase of its fleet expansion with a third Boeing 747-400F entering service by the end of August. One Air operated its inaugural flight on 24 July 2023, carrying a 100-tonne payload from Jinan-Shandong in eastern China to London Heathrow. Since then, it has been providing regular weekly full charter capacity linking Asia … [Read more...] about One Air celebrates a year of growth, with goal to double freighter fleet by end of 2025
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Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Natilus, an aerospace company based in the United States, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software. The company is focused on transforming the world’s supply chain with its next-generation blended-wing-body aircraft, and through its use of Siemens software it has reduced the development time to build its first prototype aircraft by 50%. Founded in 2016 by Aleksey Matyushev and Anatoly Star, Natilus aims to commoditize … [Read more...] about Natilus reshapes the future of air freight with Siemens software
Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) released the air traffic statistics for Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for June 2024. During the month, HKIA handled 4.3 million passengers, representing a 29.1% growth, while flight movements saw a 32.3% increase to 29,590 compared to June 2023. Passenger traffic maintained a steady recovery in June. All passenger segments including Hong Kong residents and visitors, as well as transfer/transit passengers, experienced significant growth compared to … [Read more...] about Passenger and cargo traffic continue to grow at HKIA in June
Embraer Services & Support expands its global services network on MRO, training, material, and digital solutions
Embraer Services & Support is accelerating its growth pace and consolidating its role as one of the main drivers of growth for the next years, by offering high-skilled agnostic services combining operational excellence, customer experience, and innovative solutions. Today the business unit announced several new initiatives, including new MRO facilities, full-flight simulators network expansion, Pool Program growth, AHEAD (Aircraft Health Analysis and Diagnosis) update, and connectivity … [Read more...] about Embraer Services & Support expands its global services network on MRO, training, material, and digital solutions
TIACA appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as Regional Representative – India
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as its Regional Representative– India. The appointment of Mahendra Pokhriyal supports the mandate from TIACA’s Board of Directors and its members to have and maintain a regional presence in key areas across the globe. As a Regional Representative Mahendra Pokhriyal will enhance member relations within India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka by networking and building relationships with current and prospective … [Read more...] about TIACA appoints Mahendra Pokhriyal as Regional Representative – India
Qatar Airways signs an expansion to Boeing 777-9 aircraft order at Farnborough International Airshow 2024
On the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024, the World’s Best Airline announced that its significant order of Boeing 777X aircraft had been expanded to include an impressive 20 Boeing 777-9. This is in addition to its existing order of 40 Boeing 777-9 commercial aircraft, bringing the total to 94 commercial and cargo of Boeing 777X aircraft. The announcement also includes a commitment for 40 additional GE9X engines and spare engines, as well as a long-term services … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways signs an expansion to Boeing 777-9 aircraft order at Farnborough International Airshow 2024