Lufthansa is set to expand their bioduel efforts to a new airport for 2015. Beginning in March, Lufthansa will begin to use a blended biofuel kerosene on all flights that depart from Oslo, Norway. This will cover nearly 5,000 departures from Oslo flown by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels and Germanwings. The blended fuel will be provided Statoil, a Norwegian energy company. Oslo will be the first airport in the world that will have continuous availability of Bio-Kerosene as plans call … [Read more...] about Lufthansa expands use of biofuel in 2015
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Darwin claims anti-competitive actions by SWISS
Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline has formally complained to the country’s Competition Commission (COMCO), alleging abusive and anti-competitive behaviour by Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). Early this year, Darwin announced it had reached an agreement with Etihad Airways for the rapidly expanding Abu Dhabi-based carrier to take a 33.3 per cent stake in Darwin, subject to regulatory approval. Under a commercial agreement with Etihad, Darwin was rebranded as Etihad … [Read more...] about Darwin claims anti-competitive actions by SWISS
AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
AirBridgeCargo (ABC) has commenced using Lufthansa Systems' Lido/iRouteManual, Lido/Enroute and Lido/DocView IT solutions aimed at simplifying cockpit processes. The new IT solutions will ease the workload of ABC pilots by providing fast access to continually updated documents and data and reduce the airline's operational costs at the same time. The new technology will be saving ABC a significant amount per year. The airline plans to fully switch to the electronic cockpit by February … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo implements paperless cockpit
Swiss WorldCargo head to step down
Oliver Evans will step down as chief cargo officer and head of Swiss WorldCargo at the end of September 2015 to pursue self-employment in the air logistics industry on his way into retirement. The Lufthansa subsidiary has already initiated the search for a successor. Evans is chief cargo officer of Swiss WorldCargo since late 2002. … [Read more...] about Swiss WorldCargo head to step down
Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Kerry Logistics has expanded its Supply Chain Solutions team after a series of strong business wins and customer demand for sophisticated solutions to increasingly complex logistical requirements. Rob Brown has taken up the post of head of Supply Chain Solutions, based at Kerry Logistics (UK)’s Manchester headquarters, whilst Nigel Moolenaar has joined as Head of Supply Chain Solution Implementation, based at the company’s Dartford office. Brown brings over 16 years … [Read more...] about Kerry grows its Supply Chain Solutions team
Lufthansa, ANA confirm freight JV
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Lufthansa Cargo AG will launch a strategic air cargo joint venture on routes between Japan and Europe and vice versa. This is the first worldwide cargo joint venture of its kind. ANA has received antitrust immunity, i. e. approval for the joint venture from the Japanese Ministry of Land Infrastructure and Transport after filing for it in spring 2014. In addition, the joint venture has been positively assessed by external counsel for compliance with relevant EU … [Read more...] about Lufthansa, ANA confirm freight JV