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Qatar Airways’ longstanding CEO Al Baker to step down

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

Akbar Al Baker, the outspoken chief executive officer who built Qatar Airways into one of the world’s premier airlines, plans to step down in November after more than a quarter century in the role.

Airline CEOs predict loyalty program doom under proposed legislation

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

US lawmaker arrested in Hong Kong Airport over unloaded gun

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Cathay welcomes the Government’s policy address initiatives to further strengthen Hong Kong’s international aviation hub status

AJOT Newsroom | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

The city’s home airline looks forward to the continued growth and development of the hub

Mexico aims to cut flight costs by up to 12% with fee change

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Lufthansa plans yet another airline to cut labor costs

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airlines

GE boosts profit outlook amid surging demand for jet engines

Bloomberg | October 25, 2023 | Air Cargo

Qatar Airways Group announces appointment of new group chief executive

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive - His Excellency Akbar Al Baker will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive Officer effective November 5th, 2023, and will be succeeded by Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief Executive for Qatar Airways.

Unilode appoints Balkens as COO

Unilode Aviation Solutions, the market leader in outsourced unit load device (ULD) management, repair and digital services, has announced the appointment of Janis Balkens as Chief Operating Officer.

ITA Airways extends ULD management cooperation with Jettainer

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Jettainer will continue to provide ITA Airways with its Unit Load Device (ULD) management services for another contract period.

Envirotainer supports Canadian biopharmaceutical distribution

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Airports

Overair, Hanwha ink three partnerships at Seoul ADEX 2023 to deliver 20 aircraft and establish new advanced air mobility networks

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

SureTemp Elite Pallet covers offer pharma shippers reusable and cost-effective air freight protection

Protek Pharma Worldwide | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

Challenge Group: Scaling up Hong Kong-Liège e-commerce services

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Freighters

When it comes to e-commerce, speed is the key. And while most e-commerce buyers will not think twice about how their shipment gets to their front door within just a few days from the moment of purchase, Challenge Group has meticulously considered every aspect of the supply chain.

CargoTech’s top of the tech pops

AJOT Newsroom | October 24, 2023 | Air Cargo | Technology

easyJet completes multi-million-pound tech installation that will save 88,600 tons of CO2 each year

• All easyJet aircraft are now fully operating with Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO) and Continuous Descent Approach (CDA) software – state-of-the-art new software that significantly reduces carbon emissions and fuel costs • The fleetwide investment is enabling the airline to make a permanent fuel saving of up to 1% or 88,600 metric tons of carbon dioxide annually – equivalent to driving a car around the world 16,100 times. • The completion of the retrofit program now means that the airline is the largest operator in the world with DPO and CDA capability.

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