Earlier this month, Menzies Aviation became the first aviation fuel services provider to sign up with Clean Skies for Tomorrow (CST), a coalition of airlines, airports, and oil companies that are aligning their individual efforts to achieve carbon-neutral flying. Led by the World Economic Forum along with non-profit Rocky Mountain Institute and the Energy Transitions Commission, the group aims to increase the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from the current 0.1 percent to 10 percent … [Read more...] about Menzies joins initiative to promote ‘carbon-neutral’ flying
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Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Swissport has officially inaugurated a new 8,000-sqm cargo facility near Vienna Airport and is leading the way with its own sustainable initiatives. The state-of-the-art building, its second facility in the Austrian capital, features a 900,000-kWh photovoltaic system as well as a dedicated electric truck that shuttles cargo between the new facility and Swissport’s on-airport cargo center without restrictions. “We have invested in this state-of-the-art 8,000 sqm air cargo center to support … [Read more...] about Swissport echoes sustainability at new Vienna facility
Jardine’s Vivien Lau on air cargo, Hong Kong and more
As we see more women of great stature grace the top ranks of what-was-once a male-dominated air cargo and logistics industry, Payload Asia listens to Vivien Lau, chief executive of Jardine Aviation Services Group, as she shares her thoughts for the C-suite section. Can you share with us your work experience and what led you to pursue a career in aviation? I have spent over 15 years in the aviation industry, with the last 10 years working at Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (HACTL). In November … [Read more...] about Jardine’s Vivien Lau on air cargo, Hong Kong and more
Hainan Airlines taps WFS for cargo-only B787 flights at SEA
Hainan Airlines and long-standing cargo handling partner Worldwide Flight Services have inked a new ramp handling contract at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). The Chinese airline, which has been a customer of WFS at SEA since 2013, has now appointed the ground handler to provide loading and unloading for the 3-5 passenger freighter services of its Boeing 787 aircraft connecting the US city with Shanghai Pudong (CVG) each week. The cargo-only flights using passenger aircraft were … [Read more...] about Hainan Airlines taps WFS for cargo-only B787 flights at SEA
Swissport seals key contracts in Japan with Cebu Pacific
Swissport is now an exclusive partner of Cebu Pacific in Japan after the latest contract wins at the Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK) airports. With the addition of KIX and FUK, Swissport will now support the low-cost airline at all Japanese stations with operations at Nagoya (NGO) and Tokyo's Narita (NRT) and Haneda (HND) airports. Also read: Swissport takes full ownership of Korean joint venture Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific … [Read more...] about Swissport seals key contracts in Japan with Cebu Pacific
dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
dnata has signed a concession agreement with the Government of Zanzibar, along with Emirates Leisure Retail and SEGAP, a joint venture between airport infrastructure and operations specialists Egis and private equity fund manager AIIM. Under the partnership, dnata will oversee the operations of Zanzibar Abeid Amani Karume International Airport's (ZNZ) newly built terminal 3, with SEGAP supporting the Zanzibar Airports Authority (ZAA) in a management capacity. Emirates Leisure Retail will … [Read more...] about dnata expands into Africa with Zanzibar airport investment
