Neste will provide up to 1 million gallons (3,000 metric tons) of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in the U.S. through the end of 2024. This expansion of the existing partnership between the two companies enables United to become the first airline to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for operational use for flights from Chicago O’Hare, one of the busiest airports in the U.S. The first supply of Neste MY … [Read more...] about Neste provides sustainable aviation fuel to United Airlines for use at Chicago O’Hare International Airport in the U.S.
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Boeing board names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO
Boeing announced that its Board of Directors has elected Robert K. "Kelly" Ortberg as the company's new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing's Board of Directors. He will succeed Dave Calhoun, who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since January 2020, and as a member of Boeing's Board of Directors since 2009. "The Board conducted a thorough and extensive … [Read more...] about Boeing board names Kelly Ortberg President and CEO
Dachser completes acquisition of Brummer
The German-Austrian Brummer Group is now wholly owned by Dachser and has become a part of Dachser’s European network for the transport and storage of temperature-controlled food. This marks the beginning of Brummer’s full integration into the Dachser network. Customers will benefit from uniform quality standards. In April, to expand its own European food logistics network to cover Austria and neighbouring countries, Dachser announced its intention to acquire Brummer, one of Central Europe’s … [Read more...] about Dachser completes acquisition of Brummer
T’Way Air launches four new European destinations, Tamex to handle cargo sales and management
As part of its expanded schedule, T’Way Air is launching four new European destinations: Barcelona (BCN), Frankfurt (FRA), Rome (FCO), and Paris (CDG) in 2024. Cargo sales and management will be handled by Global GSA Tamex. In August, two new European routes will be launching. Incheon to Rome will be operating 3 times a week(D247) while Incheon to Paris will operate four times a week(D1356). This route addresses increasing demand and marks the opening of Tamex 's passenger belly network in … [Read more...] about T’Way Air launches four new European destinations, Tamex to handle cargo sales and management
Miami International Airport earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions
Airports Council International (ACI) announced last week that Miami International Airport has earned the agency’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA), which recognises MIA’s verified dedication to reducing greenhouse gas emissions within its operational control and its commitment to expanding its climate goals and reduction targets. MIA will receive its accreditation certificate on September 9 at the 2024 ACI-North American Annual Conference and Exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan. MIA is one … [Read more...] about Miami International Airport earns global accreditation for reducing carbon emissions
June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance, says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. This contributed to an exceptional first half-year performance for air cargo, with volumes exceeding 2023, 2022, and even the record-breaking 2021 levels. • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.1% compared to June 2023 levels (15.6% for international operations). This is the seventh consecutive month of … [Read more...] about June air cargo demand surges 14.1%, boosting strong first half performance, says IATA
