The E-Freighter, Embraer’s E190F has been fully certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Embraer’s passenger-to-freighter conversion and the Cargo Loading System, developed by U.S. Cargo Systems, have received the certification by FAA in September 2024. In July, the E-Freighter was certified by the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC) and EASA certification is due later this year. The aircraft was developed to fill a gap in the air cargo market and to replace older, … [Read more...] about Embraer’s E-Freighter is certified by the FAA
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Menzies Aviation strengthens leadership in the Americas
Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced a series of senior appointments in the Americas region, bolstering its leadership team. Among the newly announced appointments, Oliver Ashton has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Cargo Americas, while Chris Dohne steps into the Senior Vice President, Sales, Commercial & Business Development role. Arvin Nagules takes a step into a newly created role as Senior Vice … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation strengthens leadership in the Americas
Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
In September 2024, both in terms of aircraft movements and tonnage carried, Liege Airport has done even better than September 2023. LGG has been growing for 9 months in a row. In September 2024, the number of cargo aircraft movements was up 18% from September 2023 (2,267 vs. 1,920). Tonnage rose from 80,282 tons in September 2023 to 89,338 tons in September 2024, an 11% increase. At the international level, as explained by WorldACD: "The YoY increases in both tonnages and rates – in September, … [Read more...] about Liege Airport records 18% growth in cargo aircraft movements for September 2024
UPS speeds up global delivery times from Asia Pacific, adds capacity for peak sesason
UPS customers in Asia Pacific can now have faster deliveries to over 35 countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East after the company introduced a series of enhancements to its industry-leading air network. Thanks to a new flight connection at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), packages from mainland China and South Korea will be delivered in as little as two business days to major economies including Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and South … [Read more...] about UPS speeds up global delivery times from Asia Pacific, adds capacity for peak sesason
flydubai Cargo partners with cargo.one to enhance its digital sales capabilities
flydubai Cargo, the cargo division of the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today its partnership with cargo.one to launch its very first digital sales on the leading booking platform. Freight forwarders will soon gain instant digital access to flydubai Cargo’s capacity which includes convenient interline routes through its interline agreements and partnerships with other airlines. flydubai Cargo will target cargo.one’s global community of freight forwarders in 121 countries, offering customers … [Read more...] about flydubai Cargo partners with cargo.one to enhance its digital sales capabilities
Scan Global Logistics expands electric truck fleet for automotive logistics
Scan Global Logistics announces the introduction of its latest electric truck, exclusively dedicated to automotive logistics, transporting cars safely for the car industry. Since early September, the e-truck has been operational, primarily serving the Gothenburg area of Sweden, providing sustainable transport solutions to the car industry. The e-truck, equipped for trailer attachments, will be used for ad hoc bookings and can perform several trips per day, depending on the route length. While … [Read more...] about Scan Global Logistics expands electric truck fleet for automotive logistics