Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the latest airline to select the type for its future long-haul requirements. Airbus said the new order is another major endorsement for the A350-1000 as the natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody size category. The A350 Family has won more than 1,000 firm orders from 60 customers, with now more than 570 aircraft flying primarily on long-haul … [Read more...] about EVA Air to bolster widebody fleet with Airbus order
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Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
Frankfurt Cargo Services (FCS), the largest independent cargo handler at Frankfurt Airport, has appointed Federico Mosqueira as its new director of operations. Mosqueira has more than 20 years of experience in operations management in the air cargo and supply chain industry with several stints at LATAM Airlines in the Americas and Qatar Airways based in Doha. FCS said the 45-year-old, who started on 1 January 2024, is familiar with Frankfurt due to his time as director handling operations … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Cargo Services reveals new operations director
WorldACD: Air cargo tonnages contract 5 percent in 2023
Global air cargo tonnages contracted 5 percent in 2023 year on year, according to the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data. The first half of 2023 saw tonnages fall by 9 percent YoY, whilst the second half was characterised by an improving YoY performance for each consecutive month, with the period closing flat compared to 2022. Preliminary figures for the final week of 2023 indicate that tonnages in December were 5 percent above their level in December 2022, driven by … [Read more...] about WorldACD: Air cargo tonnages contract 5 percent in 2023
Swissport hires new global head of operations
Frank Dobbelsteijn has joined Swissport International AG on 1 January 2024 as global head of operations. With over 30 years of experience in several senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors in Europe and the United States, Frank will be responsible for aligning the company’s operational priorities with the overall strategic goals, while ensuring a consistent service delivery and above all safe operations. Prior to joining Swissport, he played a pivotal role as Vice President of … [Read more...] about Swissport hires new global head of operations
Hamad International Airport handled more cargo in 2023
Doha’s Hamad International Airport finished 2023 strong in its cargo operations as the airport saw volumes increase to 2,340,711 tonnes, from the 2.3 million tonnes reported a year ago. The airport saw 52 airlines in 2023 and reported 252,059 aircraft movements over the past year, a 22 percent increase from the previous year. It strengthened its global network last year with the arrival of Vistara, Air Iberia, Xiamen and others. The airport handled connections to 255 destinations in 2023, … [Read more...] about Hamad International Airport handled more cargo in 2023
AviusULD names new operations chief
AviusULD, a leader in ULD (unit load device) manufacturing, has promoted Charles Drummond to the position of chief operating officer. Drummond, who started his career as a mechatronics engineer, was previously the vice president of business development and sales at AviusULD. In his new role, Drummond will provide strategic leadership and direction for sales and business development, purchasing, and overall plant management He brings over 25 years of experience in … [Read more...] about AviusULD names new operations chief
