In the first five weeks of this year, the giant freighter named “Beluga” will be a regular guest at Munich Airport. BelugaXL is based on the Airbus A330-200F. It owes its name to its whale-like appearance. The Beluga mainly transports aircraft components between the various Airbus sites. During its current guest performance at Munich Airport, A350 fuselage sections manufactured in Augsburg – known as ‘side shells’ – are loaded onto the transport aircraft using a specially constructed scaffold … [Read more...] about BelugaXL: The whale of the skies returns to Munich Airport in early 2025
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Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
Swissport International, the global leader in airport ground services and air cargo handling, has won a five-year contract with Lufthansa Group to provide ground handling services for its airlines at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) until 2030. As part of the agreement, Swissport will provide a full range of ground handling services for more than 40 flights per day, including passenger services, ramp handling, baggage management, aircraft cleaning, air cargo handling, and lounge hospitality … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group awards Swissport with ground handling contract at London Heathrow
Dachser’s 100th fully electric truck enters service in food logistics distribution
Global logistics provider Dachser has put its 100th electric truck with a total weight of more than 3.5 metric tons into service. The 16-ton Volvo FL Electric with a refrigerated body will commence deliveries of fresh food to Hamburg and the surrounding area with immediate effect. This model is from the latest generation of vehicles and is powered by a battery with a storage capacity of 375 kWh, which can reliably supply the refrigerating unit while still permitting a range of around 300 … [Read more...] about Dachser’s 100th fully electric truck enters service in food logistics distribution
2024 marks record air cargo year for Vienna Airport: 22% cargo growth with 15.3% increase in pharma handling compared to the previous year
Vienna Airport ended the year 2024 with new record figures for air cargo volumes: A total of 297,945 tons of cargo were handled, which represents a significant increase of 22% compared to the previous year and plus 5% compared to the pre-crisis year 2019. In particular, the positive development of long-haul services boosted the cargo results at the airport, as there was strong demand for the additional belly capacities in passenger aircrafts. With a total of 4,238 tons in 2024, the airport also … [Read more...] about 2024 marks record air cargo year for Vienna Airport: 22% cargo growth with 15.3% increase in pharma handling compared to the previous year
Lufthansa Cargo appoints new executives for Europe and Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes two executives to new positions at the beginning of the year: Dr. Andre Schulz, previously Head of Region Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS, took over the position of Head of Region Europe on 1 January 2025. He has thus been responsible for all Lufthansa Cargo activities in the region since the beginning of the year, succeeding Oliver von Götz, who took over the position of “Head of Global Fulfillment Management” in the fall of 2024. Dr. Andre Schulz holds a … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo appoints new executives for Europe and Middle East, Africa & South Asia & CIS regions
How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
In the changing landscape of aviation ground services, Swissport is charging ahead—quite literally—with an ambitious electrification strategy that promises to reshape Ground Support Equipment (GSE) across the Asia Pacific region. Brad Moore, Swissport International's CEO for Asia Pacific, is steering the company towards a future where electric vehicles and advanced automation are not just optional upgrades but essential components of modern airport operations. A vision for transformation "We … [Read more...] about How Swissport’s electrification strategy is reshaping airport logistics
