Francesco Sciortino, Chief Operating Officer of Austrian Airlines since 1 April 2021, will take up a new challenge on the Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines as Hub Manager Frankfurt and Accountable Manager with effect from 1 September 2025. Over the past four and a half years, Francesco Sciortino has made a significant contribution to the positive development of Austrian Airlines as COO and has raised operations to a new level with his team. The airline has been one of the seven most punctual … [Read more...] about Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino joins Executive Board of Lufthansa Airlines
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AI-supported ground processes: Lufthansa, Fraport, and zeroG drive innovation at Frankfurt Airport
Lufthansa and Fraport AG have signed an agreement to further optimise aircraft handling at Frankfurt Airport. Together with zeroG, a Lufthansa subsidiary, the partners are introducing an innovative, AI-based camera solution called “seer”. The goal is to use real-time data to make the turnaround process – that is, the procedures involved in aircraft handling – more transparent, punctual, and efficient. Every step of the aircraft handling process – from docking the passenger boarding bridge to … [Read more...] about AI-supported ground processes: Lufthansa, Fraport, and zeroG drive innovation at Frankfurt Airport
Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
Swissport and Lufthansa teamed up for the Cargo iQ Q-rally and won the event with their Implementation of Freight into warehouse (FIW) at all Swissport and Lufthansa stations. The goal was to level up the accuracy of Service Level Agreement (SLA) measurements, between the aircraft and drop off and the Warehouse processes. Swissport’s Priscilla Marques, Manager Global Operations Cargo, applied continuous improvement throughout the whole project. Swissport initially began the implementation … [Read more...] about Swissport and Lufthansa win top prize at Cargo iQ Q-Rally
Lufthansa Group hosts Sustainability Day in Singapore
Europe’s largest airline group, the Lufthansa Group, hosted more than 160 guests on 24 August to discuss the future of sustainable aviation at Singapore’s newest green hotel, the Pan Pacific Orchard. The event brought together representatives from the airline industry, governments, airport authorities, educators, and major airplane manufacturers to discuss how the aviation industry is quickly responding to evolving market demands and offering customers sustainable choices. The event … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group hosts Sustainability Day in Singapore
Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
Ashwin Bhat is set to be appointed as new CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. Subject to the pending resolution by the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, he will take over his new position as of 15 April 2023. In his new role, he will continue to be responsible for product and sales. Dr. Michael Niggemann, Member of the Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Lufthansa Cargo, said: “I am very pleased that Ashwin Bhat, a very skilled manager and … [Read more...] about Ashwin Bhat to step in as Lufthansa Cargo chief
Jettainer offers sustainable light pallet nets
Jettainer is joining the cause for more sustainable air transport with environmentally friendly lightweight nets to secure cargo during loading and offloading. Made out of sustainable bio-based materials, these newly developed nets, called Pallet Net Zero, are considered the lightest on the market and around 60 percent lighter than conventional polyester options, helping reduce fuel consumption and cutting costs and greenhouse gas emissions in international air transport. Jettainer further … [Read more...] about Jettainer offers sustainable light pallet nets
