Brand-new Norwegian airline Norse Atlantic Airways has been connecting Oslo with several North American destinations since June and the carrier now plans to ramp up its network with regular connections from Berlin to New York and Los Angeles. Jettainer, which has a fleet of more than 1,000 containers and pallets for flight operations, has provided the airline with a customized and dedicated fleet of containers and pallets, as well as repair and maintenance of all units. This full-service … [Read more...] about Norwegian carrier taps Jettainer for ULD support
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Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
Etihad has been busy making key partnerships as the carrier looks to become a go-to airline when it comes to providing reliable cargo services. The Adu Dhabi based airline recently extended its long-term partnership with Jettainer after it signed a 5-year contract with the ULD supplier. After comprehensive analysis on the requirements of Etihad and its customers, Jettainer will now equip the airline’s entire ULD fleet with Bluetooth low energy (BLE) tags. This will enable Etihad Cargo to … [Read more...] about Etihad makes key tie-ups to enhance cargo solutions
Seoul-based T’Way Air taps Jettainer to manage ULDs
South Korean low-cost airline T’way Air has chosen Jettainer to provide unit load device (ULD) management services under a 5-year contract. Jettainer has been providing containers and pallets for the Seoul-based airline’s three new Airbus A330 aircraft since 1 March of this year. ULDs provided and managed by Jettainer will initially fly on routes between Gimpo International Airport and Jeju International Airport with international flights to Singapore and Vietnam set to follow. Also read: … [Read more...] about Seoul-based T’Way Air taps Jettainer to manage ULDs
Jettainer’s Thomas Sonntag on outsourcing, transparency
Some would estimate that there are around less than a million unit load devices (ULDs) right now around the globe and the complexity of managing these cargo containers is one that requires in-depth expertise. Whilst larger airlines may have the infrastructure and manpower to manage their own fleets, Jettainer believes that there other ways for smaller airlines to access the same resources, sans the huge costs. Payload Asia had the opportunity to talk to Thomas Sonntag, managing director of … [Read more...] about Jettainer’s Thomas Sonntag on outsourcing, transparency
Jettainer launches basic ULD service for smaller airlines
Lufthansa Cargo subsidiary Jettainer has developed a solution to help small and medium carriers unlock the benefits of outsourced ULD management by optimising the number of units in its fleet and in turn saving cash. The company’s newly launched plug&fly service is a ‘streamlined’ version of its full service and offers a fixed pricing model that is guided by the number of ULDs owned by the carrier. Jettainer said that the new service can help airlines optimise their ULD fleet by 15 … [Read more...] about Jettainer launches basic ULD service for smaller airlines
Cebu Pacific taps Lufthansa Cargo unit to manage ULD fleet
Philippine carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) has selected Jettainer, a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo, to manage and maintain its fleet of unit load devices (ULDs) starting October. Jettainer said that with the deal, the ULD specialist will purchase the airline’s existing ULD fleet of around 2,700 assets, allowing the carrier to “significantly reduce its ULD fleet requirement” and reallocate its resources and capital. This comes at a time when the airline seeks to raise up to US$500 … [Read more...] about Cebu Pacific taps Lufthansa Cargo unit to manage ULD fleet