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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
Texas storm disrupts power for thousands, grounds flights
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports
American Airlines Cargo partners with BioNatur Plastics™, reducing long-term plastic waste equal to 6.4 million water bottles in 2022
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
The carrier announces transition to a biodegradable plastic wrap for use in its cargo operations
FedEx to cut management jobs by more than 10%, CEO says
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters | Trucking
FedEx Corp. is cutting global officer and director jobs by more than 10%, the courier’s latest cost-saving measure as economic concerns and waning e-commerce weigh on demand for package delivery.
Airbus, Qatar Air agree to settle bitter A350 paint dispute
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Airbus SE and Qatar Airways have agreed to end their long-running battle over flaking paint on the A350 flagship jetliner, averting an open showdown in court between the European plane manufacturer and one of its most important customers.
Etihad Cargo flies high, surpassing operational performance targets in 2022
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
• Etihad Cargo has achieved 80.5 per cent OTP for freighter departures and 84.1 per cent OTP for freighter arrivals, ahead of its 80 per cent target • The carrier surpassed its 85 per cent DAP target, achieving 86.6 per cent • PharmaLife performance continued to outpace previous years, driven by the launch of new product features, a commitment to world-class standards and the establishment of Pharma Corridor 2.0 • 6 per cent more horses were moved via the carrier’s SkyStables product compared to the previous year • The carrier received 25 awards in 2022 in recognition of its operational performance and contribution to pharmaceutical transportation, innovation, sustainability and CSR within the air cargo sector
Turkish Cargo partners with CargoAi to expand its digital offering worldwide
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology
Turkish Airlines’ air cargo brand, Turkish Cargo, is now live on CargoAi’s marketplace solution (CargoMART), for users in 4 countries. In the pilot phase, CargoMART users in France, Spain, Netherlands and Singapore will have access to booking Turkish Cargo’s new services TK SMART (general cargo service), TK PREMIUM and TK URGENT (express cargo service) instantaneously on all Turkish Cargo routes.
U.S. Airlines’ December 2022 fuel cost per gallon down 5.3% from November 2022
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines | Energy
Aviation fuel consumption down 5.2% from pre-pandemic December 2019
Qatar Airways and Airbus reach amicable settlement in legal dispute
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Atlas Air takes delivery of Boeing’s final 747 production aircraft
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters
Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced it has taken delivery of the final 747 ever to be produced by Boeing. The delivery of this aircraft is the last of four new Boeing 747-8 Freighters Atlas ordered in January 2021. Atlas Air will operate this aircraft for Apex Logistics, a Kuehne+Nagel company, under a long-term agreement.
Boeing CEO sees self-flying tech coming to commercial aircraft
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology
Boeing Co.’s chief executive officer says it’s a matter of when — not if — self-flying planes will debut in commercial aviation.
Chapman Freeborn expands into Vietnam
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has expanded its growth in the APAC region by appointing its first employee in Vietnam.
Finnair retires duty-free trolley as on-board shopping fades
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
Lödige Industries to deliver smart material handling system for Cainiao Smart Gateway at Hong Kong International Airport
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports
To improve efficiency and reduce international shipping times, Lödige Industries will deliver an automated handling system for Cainiao Smart Gateway, Alibaba’s logistics arm’s smart logistics infrastructure and the third largest logistics centre in Hong Kong. The smart logistics hub is scheduled to open in 2023.
Air Charter Service heads to the capital and appoints experienced head, Joel Fenn
| February 01, 2023 | Air Cargo | Charters
World leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service, continues to expand its North American operations with a new Washington D.C. office, serving the Virginia and Delaware regions as well as the capital. Joel Fenn has been appointed as CEO of the new office, which is the company’s ninth in the United States.
The final Boeing 747: Farewell, queen of the skies
| January 31, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines
The final delivery of the iconic jumbo jet marks the end of an era.
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