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
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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
Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
Lufthansa Cargo has introduced weekly A321 freighter flights to Evenes Airport (EVE) in northern Norway from November to bring the best fresh seafood from the region. The company is working with Norwegian salmon producer and exporter Nordlaks and the freight forwarder Salmosped to deliver the freshest catch around the globe. Evenes Airport is located near the city of Harstad/Narvik and is part of the province of Troms og Finnmark in Norway. Located north of the Arctic Circle, this region … [Read more...] about Lufthansa’s A321F delivers Norway’s freshest catch
AeroLogic gets new managing director
With the latest shuffle in Lufthansa senior management, AeroLogic has named Katharina Prost as new managing director in charge of finance and administration. The former managing director at Aeromar, a joint venture between Aeroflot and LSG SkyChefs, has held the post as of 1 October, succeeding Martin Hirsch, who joined Austrian Airlines as head of finance in June. Meanwhile, Joe Moser, managing director for operations and accountable manager of AeroLogic GmbH, will remain active in his … [Read more...] about AeroLogic gets new managing director
Lufthansa orders 10 Boeing freighters worth US$3.9b
Lufthansa has set its course for growth with the group’s largest investment as the German airline ordered 10 Boeing widebody freighters, including three 777Fs and seven 777-8Fs, valued at around $3.9 billion. The first of the 777F aircraft, which could be acquired on the used market at short notice, is expected as early as July 2022. Two more brand-new B777Fs will follow at a later date. Lufthansa Group is also betting on seven new B777-8Fs, a technically enhanced freighter version … [Read more...] about Lufthansa orders 10 Boeing freighters worth US$3.9b
Lufthansa will only fly cargo with electronic air waybills
Lufthansa Cargo has taken a major step towards paperless shipments, as beginning the summer schedule on 27 March 2022, only an electronic air waybill or eAWB will be accepted for shipments, particularly on feasible lanes. "Routes that are eAWB-feasible are those for which the regulatory basis for the use of electronic air waybills is in place," the airline explained. If local regulations in a country require the presentation of a paper AWB, Lufthansa Cargo will re-produce the AWB, and the … [Read more...] about Lufthansa will only fly cargo with electronic air waybills