Jiangsu Jingdong Cargo Airlines or JD Airlines, an affiliate of JD Logistics, received the air carrier certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) on August 31. The carrier will have its principal base at Nantong Xingdong International Airport as it plans to develop its domestic network in China around the key cities of Nantong, Beijing, Shenzhen and Wuxi. The airline said it will extend its reach to Chengdu and Chongqing and will gradually cover major cities in … [Read more...] about JD Airlines secures air carrier certificate
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Air Canada adds Releye to cold chain solution
Air Canada Cargo is set to become the first Canadian operator of Envirotainer’s Releye RLP, as part of its cold chain solution AB Absolute. The new live-monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, including the larger RAP, are designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. The introduction of these containers follows the recent inauguration of Air Canada’s new cold chain handling facility at its Toronto Pearson International Airport … [Read more...] about Air Canada adds Releye to cold chain solution
Thales Singapore names new country head
Tech company Thales has appointed Emily Tan as country director for Thales Singapore and as CEO for Thales Solutions Asia Pte Ltd, effective 1 September 2022. The Singaporean native, who spent 14 years with Shell assuming leadership roles, will oversee the 2,000-strong Thales team across three sites in the city-state, including the Group’s Digital Identity & Security manufacturing centre located at Ayer Rajah Crescent and the Group’s largest avionics production and MRO facility at Changi … [Read more...] about Thales Singapore names new country head
Korean Air to start new Budapest route in October
Korean Air is set to fly its inaugural passenger flight to Budapest in Hungary on 3 October using its Boeing 787-900. The service will fly once a week on Mondays from Seoul Incheon to Budapest with a return flight the next day. The airline said the move follows the launch of cargo services to Budapest in February 2020 as it plans to bolster the competitiveness of its European network, especially in the eastern region. Korean Air will increase the number of flights to Budapest to two (every … [Read more...] about Korean Air to start new Budapest route in October
Maersk Air Cargo looks poised to start operations
Maersk has moved closer to the official start of its air cargo operations after the carrier conducted a ‘demonstrator flight’ between Asia and the US last week. The test flight left Seoul from Incheon airport en route to Greenville Spartanburg (GSP) in South Carolina. Payload Asia learned that German forwarder Senator International, acquired by Maersk in June, has operated regular charter flights to and from GSP for BMW, which has a production plant in Spartanburg. Launched in April of … [Read more...] about Maersk Air Cargo looks poised to start operations
Bolloré positions in Australia with recent acquisition
Bollore Logistics’ Australia unit is set to acquire Australian freight forwarder Lynair Logistics, based in Adelaide, effective 1 August 2022. The Adelaide-based logistics company, established in 2002, specializes in air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, 3PL warehousing and distribution services. With the acquisition, Bolloré Logistics Australia is poised to strengthen its presence in Australia and the Pacific region. The amount of the purchase was not disclosed, but Bollore said … [Read more...] about Bolloré positions in Australia with recent acquisition