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Nepal plane crash probe reportedly shows both engines lost power
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Lufthansa Cargo and IRED receive German Design Award for upcycling collection
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• From container to tray. Each piece is unique. - Former freight materials become attractive and original design objects for everyday life • Design and manufacturing "Made in Germany" in cooperation with the Frankfurt Institute for Recycling, Ecology & Design (IRED) • Lufthansa Cargo supports social projects of Cargo Human Care e.V. in Kenya with the sale of merchandising articles
Applications are now open for IAG Cargo’s 2023 graduate scheme, based at London Heathrow
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• IAG Cargo has started the application process for its 2023 graduate scheme at London Heathrow • IAG Cargo helps to keep the world’s economy moving using the belly hold of passenger aircraft to transport essential goods that positively impact society across five continents • Successful candidates will join the two-year program rotating through a range of head office functions helping them to establish a career in air cargo and logistics
FedEx, Southwest jets came scarily close for 30 seconds in Texas
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports
Agriculture drone market to hit revenue of US$ 14,237.6 million by 2033
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology
The global agriculture drone market is estimated at US$ 3,807 million in 2023 and is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 14.1% during the forecast years of 2023-2033.
cargo-partner takes major steps towards “paperless office”
| February 06, 2023 | Air Cargo | Air Forwarders
As part of cargo-partner’s comprehensive sustainability strategy aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of its organization, the transport and logistics provider has already made big strides in lowering paper consumption across its offices worldwide. Over the past several years, the company has digitalized and overhauled numerous business processes, ranging from air and sea freight operations up to invoicing and customs documentation.
Southwest to halve flying time needed for prospective pilots
| February 05, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
US probes close call between FedEx, Southwest jets in Austin
| February 05, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports
FDH Aero announces rebrand of Blue Sky Industries and Société AHE Inc.
| February 03, 2023 | Air Cargo
Lufthansa Cargo will be world’s first freighter to take off with CO2-efficient AeroSHARK technology
T&I Committee to hold first hearing on FAA reauthorization, focusing on aviation safety
| February 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports
The hearing, entitled, “FAA Reauthorization: Enhancing America’s Gold Standard in Aviation Safety,” will be held at 10:00 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building.
Thai AirAsia adding back idled jets amid China tourism restart
| February 03, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 4):
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Lunar New Year and economic slowdown impact demand
Skeleton cast of the world’s largest known dinosaur transported from Argentina to the UK by IAG Cargo
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• IAG Cargo transports the most complete giant dinosaur ever discovered on British Airways flights from Buenos Aires to London Heathrow ahead of the Natural History Museum’s new exhibition, Titanosaur: Life as the biggest dinosaur • The Natural History Museum and IAG Cargo partner to deliver the full cast of the titanosaur, Patagotitan mayorum, to its European debut in London • The exhibition will run from Friday 31st March 2023 to Sunday 7th January 2024, and will take visitors on a journey through the life of a titanosaur exploring how a creature of this size could have survived on Earth. • At over three times heavier than Dippy the Diplodocus, this gigantic creature is a must-see • The cast was stored into 32 crates and transported in the belly capacity of two British Airways B787-9 aircrafts, alongside 4 crates of real fossils including a real femur bone measuring more than two metres
FedEx to cut top management jobs as CEO seeks cost savings
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Trucking
FedEx Corp. is cutting global officer and director jobs by more than 10%, the courier’s latest cost-saving step as economic concerns and waning e-commerce weigh on demand for package delivery.
CPaT announces new contract with flag carrier of Mozambique, Linhas Aereas de Mozambique (LAM)
| February 02, 2023 | 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 Linhas Aereas de Mozambique (LAM). CPaT will be providing Aircraft System Courses and our General Subject library for LAM’s pilot training for the Boeing B737NG, including Aircraft Procedures, and Bombardier Q400 planes.
Mullen Automotive, Loop Global and Menzies Aviation pilot new electric vehicles and charging infrastructure at Los Angeles International Airport
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | Energy | Alternative
CPaT strengthens presence in Africa with Egypt’s leading private airline, Nile Air
| February 02, 2023 | 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 Egyptian Airline, Nile Air. CPaT will be providing Airbus A320 Enhanced and Airbus A320neo Aircraft Systems courseware, our robust library of General Subjects, and CPaT Invent for their pilot training programs.
Southwest Airlines names new technology chief after disruptions
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. named a new executive to oversee technology investments and data platforms, just over a month after the carrier suffered from an operational meltdown that forced it to cancel more than 16,700 flights.
New York’s jet fuel shortage heralds a volatile year for flying
| February 02, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports | Energy | Conventional
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