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Air India pilots join Vistara crew in airing fatigue, pay fears
| April 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
One Air commences Boeing 747 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport
| April 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point for One Air’s Boeing 747-400 freighter services connecting Asia and Europe as well as for ad hoc global charter services.
Skykraft Satellite filings publishes for 2976-Satellite air traffic management constellation
| April 05, 2024 | Air Cargo | General
Skykraft has moved one step closer to providing global space-enabled ADS-B and VHF communications services in 2026 with acceptance by the International Telecommunications Union of its spectrum filing for a constellation of 2976 satellites...
‘Surprisingly resilient’ air cargo market enjoys a third consecutive month of +11% demand growth in March
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Global air cargo market demand rose +11% year-on-year for a third consecutive month in March as buoyant e-commerce volumes and concerns over the impact of conflict in the Red Sea region on ocean freight services delivered an unexpected first quarter bonus for forwarders and airlines, according to the latest weekly market data from Xeneta.
Air Canada partners with SATS for its long-awaited return to Singapore
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Air Canada has awarded a passenger, ramp, and cargo handling contract to SATS as it prepares to resume flights to Singapore’s Changi International Airport for the first time in over 30 years.
Boeing’s new chairman is reaching out directly to US airline CEOs to rebuild trust
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Boeing Co.’s new chairman has scrapped formal meetings planned with leaders of the planemaker’s largest US airline customers as he begins to address a crisis of confidence that culminated in a sweeping management shakeup, according to people familiar with the matter.
IBA qualified by RMI as aviation climate aligned finance data provider
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology | Green Shipping
H2C’s patented warehouse-in-the-sky is the first to enable pinpoint drone delivery via a beacon
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Technology
H2 Clipper, Inc. (“H2C”), an aerospace and alternative energy company developing uniquely capable hydrogen-powered dirigibles, announces that it was granted a new U.S. patent for its warehouse-in-the-sky that includes the integration of aerial drones for picking up, transporting, and delivering packaged goods and other payloads.
Airlines desperate for planes are paying up for older models
| April 04, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Boeing Co.’s latest 737 Max crisis has worsened an airline shortage of popular narrowbody aircraft, sending the cost of used-jet rentals to the highest level in years.
Ten years after MH370, Malaysia Air seeks to shed troubled past
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Transportation services contributed 6.7% to U.S. GDP in 2022; rising above 6.3% in 2019
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Intermodal | Rail | Logistics | Trucking
Transportation contributed $1.7 trillion (6.7%) to the economy in 2022
[Freightos Weekly Update] Baltimore rerouting not impacting broader ocean operations or rates so far
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Maritime | Liner Shipping
Ethiopian inaugurates the new Jinka Airport Terminal
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, inaugurates its Jinka airport project, unveiling a new terminal and support facility buildings.
Hactl launches autonomous ramp vehicle operations
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – is progressing its plan to introduce Autonomous Electric Tractors (AETs) to its ramp operations in 2024.
Envirotainer releases annual sustainability report
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Green Shipping
SmartLynx Airlines appoints Belina as Deputy CEO
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Charters | People | Appointments
SmartLynx Airlines, a globally acknowledged ACMI, cargo, and charter provider, announces the appointment of Jan Belina (Jan Bělina) as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (D/CEO). Belina will join the SmartLynx leadership team and work alongside the company's CEO, Edvinas Demenius. The expansion of the management team is a natural step in the company's growth to increase efficiency and operational performance.
Cathay marks a year of solid progress in its pursuit of sustainability leadership
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Green Shipping
Cathay’s 2023 Sustainability Report underscores its new and ongoing commitments, and progress in advancing sustainability through collaboration
TIACA welcomes six new members to the Board
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Freighters | People | Appointments
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that six new members have been appointed to serve on the Board of Directors ensuring effective representation across the industry.
CPaT announces new contract with Nigerian airline, Arik Air
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airlines
CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with Arik Air. In this collaboration, CPaT will provide Arik Air pilots with their Boeing B737-800 and Bombardier DHC-8/Q400 Aircraft Systems and General Subjects. This offering will be complemented by CPaT's full suite of Aircraft Procedures, inclusive of their FMS Skills Trainer, 3D Cockpit Trainer, and 3D Walk Around Trainer. Additionally, CPaT will provide Arik Air's cabin crew with their Cabin Crew Training Suite for their Boeing B737-800 fleet.
East Bay travel leaders unified in support of OAK name modification
| April 03, 2024 | Air Cargo | Airports
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