Following six months of intense preparation, training and strict auditing, Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified, in addition to its existing IATA CEIV Pharma and IATA CEIV Live accreditations previously awarded to Challenge Airlines and Challenge Handling in Liège. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), around 1.3 million shipments of lithium batteries are transported by air annually. They also estimate that about 5% of air cargo shipments … [Read more...] about Challenge Group is now IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified
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Broward Aviation Services acquires CFM56-5A engine as it begins engine focused growth partnership with AERO CARE
In a move to increase its engine assets base, Broward Aviation Services (BAS) has acquired a CFM56-5A engine with long LLP life remaining. With disassembly now complete, all components are undergoing MRO at specialist workshops in the US, Europe and Asia. This niche market engine is particularly relevant for operators of A320 family aircraft, but with parts commonality applicable to the 7B engine it also suits the 737NG. Dennis Amaty, Co-founder and President, confirms that the Company is … [Read more...] about Broward Aviation Services acquires CFM56-5A engine as it begins engine focused growth partnership with AERO CARE
CAAS sets up international aviation lab to develop innovative solutions to transform airport operations
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is setting up an International Aviation Lab to develop innovative solutions for the transformation of airport operations around the world. On 6 September 2024, CAAS, the International Centre for Aviation Innovation (ICAI), Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD), Airbus, Boeing, Changi Airport Group (CAG), SATS Ltd. (SATS), International Airlines Group (IAG) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to … [Read more...] about CAAS sets up international aviation lab to develop innovative solutions to transform airport operations
Lufthansa Cargo invests in the future of airfreight at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa Cargo celebrated an important step in the further development of its central cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport. With an investment volume of almost 600 million euros, the cargo airline is focusing on a comprehensive modernization by 2030, which will make the Lufthansa Cargo Center (LCC) Europe's most modern airfreight hub. Numerous guests from the worlds of politics and business, as well as employees, customers and project partners, attended the ceremony at the "LCCevo" construction site … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo invests in the future of airfreight at Frankfurt Airport
Cainiao launches chartered flight connecting Xi’an and Liège, boosting China-Europe air cargo capacity
Cainiao Group, a global leader in ecommerce logistics and logistics arm of Alibaba, announced to launch its chartered flight between Xi’an, China and Liège, Belgium. The flight operates twice a week, further bolstering Cainiao’s China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of peak shopping season. The inaugural flight, a Boeing 767-300F freighter, departed from Xi'an carrying over 50 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods, including over 150,000 cross-border parcels. Upon arrival at … [Read more...] about Cainiao launches chartered flight connecting Xi’an and Liège, boosting China-Europe air cargo capacity
HAECO to provide base maintenance support for Philippine Airlines’ A321 aircraft
HAECO, a world-leading provider of aircraft engineering solutions is pleased to announce that it has begun providing heavy maintenance services up to D-Checks for Philippine Airlines' Airbus A321 aircraft at its facility in Xiamen starting from August 2024. The initial maintenance agreement was first executed in 1999 and since then, HAECO has performed over 40 maintenance inputs for the Philippines’ flag carrier at the company's well-equipped hangar based at Xiamen Gaoqi International … [Read more...] about HAECO to provide base maintenance support for Philippine Airlines’ A321 aircraft