In week 13 of PLA's global wrap, we feature a couple of firsts, including Corsair's brand new A330neo, Emirates' vaccine delivery milestone, IAG Cargo's record airlift from Kenya, and the launch of a new cargo airline operating the EMA-BFS route in the United Kingdom. ASL Airlines UK becomes newest cargo carrier ASL Airlines United Kingdom received its air operator certificate (AOC) and its operating licence from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. The first flight was operated by an ATR72-200 … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 13
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IAG Cargo charters flights to rev up the auto industry
Since the start of the year, IAG Cargo has transported over 8,000 tonnes of automotive spare parts, with a signification proportion of shipments delivered via charter flights. The British carrier has chartered nearly 100 flights to support the automotive industry in 2021, working on behalf of customers seeking speed for just-in-time supply chains. Also read: Geodis expands air cargo charter services “We’ve seen an increase of requests to charter our aircraft to transport automotive … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo charters flights to rev up the auto industry
Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
The UNICEF Humanitarian Airfreight Initiative has been formed with the world’s leading airlines to secure the transport of Covid-19 vaccines and medical supplies around the globe. These chosen carriers have signing agreements with UNICEF to support the prioritisation of delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, essential medicines, medical devices and other critical supplies to respond to the pandemic. The airfreight initiative supports the COVAX Facility's efforts to ensure that countries have fair … [Read more...] about Top airlines sign up for UNICEF’s vaccine initiative
Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
In this roundup, we clear what's left from the inbox and list down global industry updates in air cargo, express, forwarding and logistics as we take a much broader look at what else transpired for the month of January. UPS to sell freight division to TFI International UPS has agreed to sell UPS Freight to Canadian transport and logistics company TFI International for $800 million, which will include its LTL and dedicated truckload business. UPS and TFI International will also enter into an … [Read more...] about Payload Asia’s industry roundup for January
IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of British Airways parent IAG, has announced a return of its direct service from the UK to South Korea. Halted due to the pandemic, the London Heathrow (LHR) and Seoul-Incheon (ICN) route is significant for the export of pharmaceutical goods across the world, the cargo carrier noted. Also read: IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’ IAG Cargo says South Korea is a high growth market for UK exports, and as one of the largest exporters of … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo restarts direct London to Seoul to boost trade
IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’
IAG Cargo is set to operate Iberia’s first converted A330 ‘preighter’—a wide-body aircraft with all seats removed to make room for cargo in the passenger cabin. The new service will commence four times a week between Los Angeles and Madrid and provides much needed capacity ahead of the peak season. Also read: Kalitta Air gets dibs on ‘Big Twin’ freighter with GECAS Cargo deal IAG says the it took the Iberia team just a week to remove the seats on the plane and just a few weeks to … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo to operate Iberia’s first A330 ‘preighter’