In this week's global wrap, we look back at week 24 to see the latest developments in the air cargo and wider aviation industry, including the recent step taken by the EU and US to preserve a level playing field between its main aircraft manufacturers. We also feature Worldwide Flight Services' operations centre at CDG to monitor cargo handling in EMEAA, as well as American Airlines and Finnair Cargo as they go online on CargoAi and cargo.one. We round up this week's wrap with B2B updates from … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 24
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Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
Air China has extended its cargo handling agreements with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) at two key airports in Europe as the airline tries to capitalise on key trade lanes connected to the mainland. The Chinese airline has renewed its cargo handling contract at London Heathrow (LHR) to three more years, whilst it signed a 12-month extension with WFS over at Frankfurt (FRA). Flights from London are currently operated by both B777 and A330 aircraft. Ex Frankfurt, the carrier offers both … [Read more...] about Air China, WFS extend partnership at LHR and FRA
PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
In this week's PLA Global Wrap, we feature P&W and Air New Zealand's MRO joint venture as it celebrated its 20-year anniversary. We also have the latest on DB Schenker's new fleet of electric vehicles, Bolloré Logistics' planned construction of its largest pharma hub in Europe, and other industry updates from Cargolux, Dachser, and American Airlines for week 17's B2B recap . Oslo/Frankfurt: DB Schenker to deliver carbon-free in Norway DB Schenker announced an ambitious goal of … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 17
PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
In week 16 of PLA’s global wrap, we feature Lufthansa Cargo after it recently signed a contract to modernise its cargo operations at Frankfurt airport. We also have the latest on ACL Airshop as the ULD solutions company positions itself for growth, as well as B2B news from Consol Alliance, Geodis, Worldwide Flight Services, Antonov and more to round up the updates from last week. Lufthansa eyes cargo hub modernisation Lufthansa Cargo is pushing ahead with the modernisation of its logistics … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 16
PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
In week 15 of PLA’s Global Wrap, we feature Airbus’s use of sustainable aviation fuel for its Beluga fleet, as well as the new purpose-built turboprop that FedEx deployed to carry shipments between Paris and Prague. We round up the wrap with other industry updates, including United’s new initiative, AEI’s new orders for its B737-800SF, and the French Legion of Honour making its way to Vietnam. Here’s what happened in week 14. Airbus cuts Beluga fleet’s environmental impact Airbus has taken … [Read more...] about PLA Global Wrap: Week 15
WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has become the first cargo handler at Milan Malpensa Airport to be awarded authorised receiver status by Italy’s Customs authority. This means freight forwarders can now clear and offload cargo directly at WFS’ cargo terminal at the airport, which offers significant time savings and productivity efficiencies. Also read: WFS to pick up Ukraine International’s cargo at MXP Massimiliano Introini, managing director in Italy, said: “We are honoured to have … [Read more...] about WFS secures authorised receiver status at MXP