Austrian Airlines will be the first airline globally to equip their Boeing 777-200ER aircraft with innovative “AeroSHARK” surface technology. On a total of four Boeing 777-200ERs the fuselage and engine nacelles will be covered with the “sharkskin” film developed by Lufthansa Technik and the company BASF. The significantly reduced frictional resistance resulting from the film will reduce the CO2 emissions of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet and fuel consumption. Savings of over 8,000 tons of … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines takes off with sharkskin
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AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered a CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo, Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M. S.A. de C.V. (TSM). This aircraft (MSN 7601) delivery marks the 20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter conversion received by TSM and marks the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labor for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. “TSM is an exceptional airline that has … [Read more...] about AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Freightos acquires Shipsta, expanding comprehensive digital freight procurement solution
Freightos announced the acquisition of Shipsta, a leading freight-tender procurement platform used by dozens of Global 1000 enterprises to procure freight at scale from leading freight forwarders and carriers. This transaction expands Freightos’ existing industry-leading spot pricing, quoting, and booking capabilities by adding tender procurement, thereby advancing Freightos’ vision of comprehensive freight digitisation and meaningfully increasing its total addressable market, both in ocean and … [Read more...] about Freightos acquires Shipsta, expanding comprehensive digital freight procurement solution
Healthcare exports from Puerto Rico grow as commercial cargo capacity increases to Europe and South America
The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community is reporting steady growth of life sciences exports and has attracted new cargo capacity, according to figures provided by Rotate. Healthcare exports from the island are up eight percent and commercial capacity is up seven percent year-on-year, based on information from the air cargo data specialists, which partners with the Community to provide an online dashboard tracking cargo movements to and from Puerto Rico. Air cargo capacity on … [Read more...] about Healthcare exports from Puerto Rico grow as commercial cargo capacity increases to Europe and South America
Lufthansa Cargo welcomes new freighter aircraft in Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo welcomed its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt Airport past Saturday, 17 August 2024. The long-haul freighter was transferred directly from the Boeing factory in Everett, USA, to the cargo airline's largest hub. "We are delighted to welcome another efficient freighter to our fleet. This will allow us to provide our customers with additional capacity, continue to grow in the air freight market and enable global business. This means that we can align our network even more … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Cargo welcomes new freighter aircraft in Frankfurt
Rufus Labs launches first AI tool to revolutionise warehouse efficiency
Rufus Labs, Inc has launched Rufus AI, the first-ever AI tool powered by wearable technology, designed to optimize warehouse productivity. Rufus AI empowers warehouse operations managers to make data-driven predictions enhancing operational efficiency, increasing productivity and boosting warehouse profitability. Rufus AI is a natural extension of Rufus Labs’ WorkHero dashboard. The dashboard presents real-time and historical data from multiple sources in the warehouse. Using Rufus AI, … [Read more...] about Rufus Labs launches first AI tool to revolutionise warehouse efficiency
