Press release Together with some 100 guests, Dachser celebrated the opening of its new high-bay warehouse in Memmingen. The logistics provider invested some EUR 30 million in the fully automated warehouse with the new facility gradually going into operation in recent months. Construction for the new logistics facility started in spring 2021. It consists of a front building with 2,700 square metres of floor space and an adjacent high-bay warehouse that provides 7,500 sqaure metres … [Read more...] about Dachser opens automated facility in Memmingen
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Super Terminal Expo set in Hong Kong next year
Super Terminal Expo is set to hold its inaugural edition in Hong Kong in November next year, as the airport authority announced that it will be a strategic partner for the upcoming event. The event will take place at Hong Kong’s Asia-World Expo and will bring professionals from the aviation, ports, railways and cargo logistics industries to talk about collaboration and innovation. The expo will provide insights into the latest trends and best practices for cargo and passenger terminals … [Read more...] about Super Terminal Expo set in Hong Kong next year
Airbus teams up with LanzaJet on SAF
Airbus and LanzaJet have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 22 June to address the needs of the aviation sector through the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Airbus and LanzaJet plan to advance building SAF facilities that will use LanzaJet’s proprietary alcohol-to-jet (ATJ) technology. The agreement also aims to accelerate the certification and adoption of 100 percent drop-in SAF which would allow existing aircraft to fly with no fossil fuel. LanzaJet’s … [Read more...] about Airbus teams up with LanzaJet on SAF
Air Charter Service moves to new Singapore office
Air Charter Service has good reason to celebrate its move to a new downtown office in Singapore after the aircraft charter specialist saw another year of strong results for the city state and the wider Asia Pacific. “After opening the office in March 2020, when Covid was first crossing borders, we were a little apprehensive as to what to expect,” said Brendan Toomey, ACS Singapore CEO. “After expanding the team, we have invested in a larger office space in downtown Singapore, in order to … [Read more...] about Air Charter Service moves to new Singapore office
SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo welcomed senior leaders from China's SF Airlines in Abu Dhabi earlier this month as both companies reviewed the block space agreements announced earlier this year and explore expansion opportunities. During the visit, Etihad Airways and SF Airlines entered into an ‘expanded’ memorandum of understanding (MoU). The new MoU, signed on 16 June 2023, is expected to grow their respective networks via the Abu Dhabi and Wuhan air hubs. Under the new agreement, Etihad Cargo and SF … [Read more...] about SF Airlines visits Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi
Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China
Lanzhou Aviation Industry Development Group has become the launch customer for E-Jets P2F conversion in China after it signed a letter of agreement (LoA) with Embraer for 20 E190F and E195F converted freighters at the Paris Air Show last week. Embraer and Lanzhou Group plan to establish E190F and E195F conversion capability in the Chinese city of Lanzhou, which is expected to accelerate the introduction of the narrowbody E-Jet freighters in China. Lanzhou will serve as the base in … [Read more...] about Embraer to set up P2F conversions in China