Air China has extended its longstanding cargo handling contracts with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, in France and the United Kingdom, by a further three years. The airline has been a major customer of WFS at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport since the early 1990s. This latest contract extension in Paris sees WFS handling cargo carried onboard 12 to 14 passenger flights per week connecting the French capital with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai as well as 10 weekly … [Read more...] about Air China extends cargo handling contracts with WFS in France and the UK by 3 more years
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GA Telesis appoints Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer of its Digital Innovation Group
GA Telesis, LLC, a global leader in commercial aviation services, announces the appointment of Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”) of its Digital Innovation Group (“DIG”). In his new role, Volkan will oversee digital innovations, new technologies, and AI-based systems aimed at revolutionizing the commercial airline industry. Volkan joins GA Telesis with an impressive track record of leading technology and innovation initiatives across various industries. Most recently, he served as … [Read more...] about GA Telesis appoints Volkan Emre as Chief Technology Officer of its Digital Innovation Group
Navia Freight deploys Raft AI, streaming operations, and delivers a new class of performance insights
Raft announced that Navia, an integrated global freight and logistics company, has successfully rolled out its AI-automated logistics finance capability to process high volumes of AP invoices. Every month, Navia finance teams receive thousands of invoices from the partners they work with to keep their customer’s freight moving. With Raft, AI now handles the bulk of that processing, including not just document processing and data extraction, but also validation against existing data. This … [Read more...] about Navia Freight deploys Raft AI, streaming operations, and delivers a new class of performance insights
WestJet Cargo launches Campus’Air for affordable shipping solutions for students and university staff
WestJet Cargo is launching its new Campus'Air service, designed to provide students and university staff with cost-effective shipping solutions for their personal effects. This initiative broadens WestJet Cargo's portfolio of services by specifically catering to the unique needs of the academic community, further enhancing its comprehensive shipping solutions. Launched on July 1st, Campus’Air is part of WestJet Cargo’s ongoing commitment to investing in the community and paving a brighter … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo launches Campus’Air for affordable shipping solutions for students and university staff
DHL Express and CIMB join forces to reduce CO₂e through sustainable aviation fuel
DHL Express has signed an agreement with CIMB Group Holdings Berhad (“CIMB” or “the Group”) to welcome the banking group onboard its GoGreen Plus programme. The partnership enables CIMB to leverage the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to mitigate the CO2e emissions associated with its international shipments. Through the partnership, CIMB will deploy the programme across Malaysia and Singapore. CIMB recognises the importance of aligning business interests with climate practice. In … [Read more...] about DHL Express and CIMB join forces to reduce CO₂e through sustainable aviation fuel
SITA reports record results as it pursues a strategy of fast growth and expansion
SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has announced record results for 2023 as revenues reached almost US$ 1.5 billion. This represents a rise of 7% on the prior year, with all signs so far in 2024 indicating similar positive performance this year. Unveiling the results at SITA’s Annual General Assembly in June, SITA CEO David Lavorel also cited growth in margin and EBITDA, which exceeded plans by 4%. “Every one of our customers and members benefits … [Read more...] about SITA reports record results as it pursues a strategy of fast growth and expansion
