Budapest Airport better connected with Aeroflot

Budapest Airport better connected with Aeroflot



Budapest Airport has confirmed a further strengthening of its global hub connectivity with airline partner Aeroflot. Announcing a third daily flight to Moscow Sheremetyevo from

Cargolux increases service between China and the US

Cargolux increases service between China and the US



Luxembourg- based Cargolux Airlines added new service between Atlanta and Zhengzhou in China (CGO). The North American city becomes the second destination, after Chicago, to receive

Ethiopian PM cuts the ribbon for Africa’s largest cargo terminal

Ethiopian PM cuts the ribbon for Africa’s largest cargo terminal



Ethiopian Airlines’ state of the art Cargo Terminal-II was inaugurated by Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. Also in attendance were Ahmed Shide, Minister of Transport and Tewolde GebreMariam, GCEO,

Norwegian takes delivery of two B737 MAX 8s

Norwegian takes delivery of two B737 MAX 8s



Norwegian is the first European carrier to take delivery of the airline’s two 737 MAX 8s. The airline will deploy the airplanes on transatlantic flights between northern Europe and the east coast of the United States. 737 MAX  is the fastest-s

BOC Aviation orders four Boeing 787-9 aircraft

BOC Aviation orders four Boeing 787-9 aircraft



BOC Aviation Limited has ordered four new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This is the Company’s first order for Boeing 787-9 aircraft. All four aircraft have been placed on long-term lea

American Airlines Cargo opens new, expanded London pharma room

American Airlines Cargo opens new, expanded London pharma room



As part of American’s commitment to support the expansion of its healthcare and pharmaceutical services, American Airlines Cargo has announced the opening of a new Controlled Room Temperature (CRT) facility at its London Heathrow (LHR) cargo center. The new room is 1,700 square feet (160 square meters) and can accommodate up to 16 times more standard euro skid pallets at one time than the previous room. Thus it is providing airline customers with greater capacity when it comes to moving temperature-sensitive healthcare freight to and from LHR.

Turkish Cargo commences cargo flights to Johannesburg and Madagascar

Turkish Cargo commences cargo flights to Johannesburg and Madagascar



Turkish Cargo has launched its scheduled cargo flights to Johannesburg, the biggest industrial and commercial center in South Africa, and Madagascar, the largest island of Vanilla Islands recently.With the majority o

DHL Express opens its expanded Delhi Gateway

DHL Express opens its expanded Delhi Gateway



DHL Express has opened its expanded Delhi Gateway that boasts the largest capacity for the company in India. Located at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the Delhi Gateway will double the capacity of export clearances from India for DHL Express an

Indian travel market to reach $48 billion by 2020: Google and BCG

Indian travel market to reach $48 billion by 2020: Google and BCG



Google India and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has recently released a report on the growth opportunities for the next four year in the Indian hospitality market. The report titled, ‘Demystifying the Indian Online Traveler’ charts the decision-making journey of the Indian traveller and provides insights on the potential growth opportunities for travel businesses till 2020.

Vanderlande opens new manufacturing and distribution center in Georgia

Vanderlande opens new manufacturing and distribution center in Georgia



Value-added logistic process automation provider Vanderlande has opened a new manufacturing and distribution center in Georgia (GA), USA. The facility has been fully operationa

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport report high volume during Eid season

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport report high volume during Eid season



Doha head-quartered Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport reported higher volume of traffic during the busy Eid-Al-Fitr holiday period despite the current regional t

GLP partners with YAPP Automotive to foray into Brazilian market

GLP partners with YAPP Automotive to foray into Brazilian market



GLP, the global provider of modern logistics facilities, has signed a new lease agreement for 11,000 sqm with YAPP Automotive Systems (YAPP) in Southern Brazil. YAPP is a leading Chinese s

Cyber-attack disrupts TNT Express' operations

Cyber-attack disrupts TNT Express' operations



Shipping giant FedEx Corporation announced that deliveries were slowed at its Dutch unit TNT Express after the firm was hit by the latest major computer virus attack.“While TNT Express operations and communicat

Innovative logistics technology under the spotlight

Innovative logistics technology under the spotlight



Logistics technology drivers Kaleido Logistics and RocketSpace have showcased the work of the second group of ten startup businesses within their L

CEVA achieves CEIV certification for Singapore facility

CEVA achieves CEIV certification for Singapore facility



One of the world’s largest supply chain management companies CEVA Logistics has been awarded IATA's CEIV status for its facility in Singapore. CEVA staffs

Boeing CFO Greg Smith gets a wider role

Boeing CFO Greg Smith gets a wider role



Boeing has announced an expansion of the enterprise responsibilities of Greg Smith, currently the company's chief financial officer and executive vice president of Corporate Develop

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 years of the US services with special offers

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 years of the US services with special offers



Qatar Airways has recently celebrated its 10 years of service to the United State by illuminating the Empire State Building in its signature burgundy and white colours. The celebration will be continued with series of activities including, special offers

SAS Cargo to achieve CEIV certification in three Scandinavia hubs

SAS Cargo to achieve CEIV certification in three Scandinavia hubs



The leading Scandinavia air cargo carrier SAS Cargo is currently undergoing the IATA CEIV validation process to offer robust solutions that ensure the quality and integrity of temperature-sensitive products across its entire transport chain. In all three

Cathay Pacific enters into codeshare agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines

Cathay Pacific enters into codeshare agreement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines



Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and MIAT Mongolian Airlines has announced a new codeshare agreement which will be beneficial for the customers of both airline

Avianca Brasil commences its first US passenger route in Miami

Avianca Brasil commences its first US passenger route in Miami



Avianca Brasil has commenced its daily nonstop passenger flights between São Paulo (GRU) and Miami (MIA). This is the Brazilian airline’s first US passenger route and only its second outside of South America. Flights are serviced by Airbus A

ANA announces its third daily flight on Tokyo - Los Angeles route

ANA announces its third daily flight on Tokyo - Los Angeles route



Japan's 5-Star airline ANA is increasing the number of flights on the route between Tokyo (Narita) and Los Angeles, from October 29, 2017.

DHL opens state-of-the-art Life Sciences facility at Dublin Airport

DHL opens state-of-the-art Life Sciences facility at Dublin Airport



Global logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is has opened a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland. Located at Horizon Logistics Park by Dublin Airport, the site is

Antonov Airlines appoints Air Cargo Partners Worldwide as GSA in Australia

Antonov Airlines appoints Air Cargo Partners Worldwide as GSA in Australia



The Ukraine- based Antonov Airlines has selected Air Cargo Partners Worldwide (ACP) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Australia. The GSA representation, part of the ongoing expansion

IATA asks Russia to implement global standards for sustainable aviation growth

IATA asks Russia to implement global standards for sustainable aviation growth



The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Russian Federation to implement global standards and best practices, to

Helsinki Airport strengthens position as air traffic hub, ranked the best airport in Northern Europe

Helsinki Airport strengthens position as air traffic hub, ranked the best airport in Northern Europe



According to the findings of Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Industry Connectivity Report, Helsinki Airport, operated by Finavia, is the best-connected airport in N

Lomé Declaration implementation will drive Africa’s air cargo growth: ICAO Council President

Lomé Declaration implementation will drive Africa’s air cargo growth: ICAO Council President



Technological Innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure will be crucial for Africa’s growth in air cargo segment. And the full implementation of the Lomé Declaration will drive the air cargo segment growth, said the pres

Henk Venema appointed as chairman of Cargo iQ

Henk Venema appointed as chairman of Cargo iQ



Senior vice president and global head of network carrier management at DHL Global Forwarding, Henk Venema has been named the new chairman of the Cargo iQ.Venema, who has over 15

Perishables moved by air demand vertical integration and innovative solutions to improve cold chain

Perishables moved by air demand vertical integration and innovative solutions to improve cold chain



Tracking the journey of a perishable commodity from the time it leaves the manufacturer to the time it reaches the end consumer is quite a complicated process. There are high chances of the product being exposed to temperature excursions which in turn ca

Royal Air Maroc signs agreement with Boeing for P2F conversion of aircraft

Royal Air Maroc signs agreement with Boeing for P2F conversion of aircraft



Moroccan Company Royal Air Maroc has announced that they have entered into an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing for conversion of Boeing 767 from passenger to freight configura

Aeroflot Takes Delivery of Two Brand-New Aircraft

Aeroflot Takes Delivery of Two Brand-New Aircraft



Aeroflot has taken delivery of its two new aircraft, including an Airbus A321 and a Boeing B737. The new Airbus A3

Indian defence manufacturing to see more foreign investments

Indian defence manufacturing to see more foreign investments



Defence manufacturing sector will help foreign original equipment manufacturers to enter into strategic partnerships with Indian companies

India-Task Force on Civil Aviation launched

India-Task Force on Civil Aviation launched



The US-India Business Council (USIBC) has launched its India-Task Force on Civil Aviation that will focus on identifying opportunities for implementation based on the N

Air Lease Corporation delivers Boeing 737-800 to Royal Air Maroc

Air Lease Corporation delivers Boeing 737-800 to Royal Air Maroc



The New York Stock Exchange listed Air Lease Corporation (ALC) had delivered one 737-800 aircraft (MSN 33982) on long-term lease to Morocco based Royal Air Maroc.

CEVA launches rail service between China’s Guangdong province and Germany

CEVA launches rail service between China’s Guangdong province and Germany



CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading supply chain management companies, has launched a new rail service linking Shilong in southern China's Guangdong province to Hamburg in Germany.  In conjunction with the Chinese state railway com

New logistics hub for Nestlé Middle East

New logistics hub for Nestlé Middle East



Mohebi Logistics and Nestlé Middle East celebrate the successful transition of Nestlé’s logistics operations to the new Mohebi Dubai South site, the la

Shannetta Griffin, PE, to become Chief Development Officer of Columbus Regional Airport Authority

Shannetta Griffin, PE, to become Chief Development Officer of Columbus Regional Airport Authority



Aviation industry veteran Shannetta Griffin PE, will join the Columbus Regional Airport Authority (CRAA) as its Chief Development Officer in mid-July. Griffin will oversee the Development division which manages the planning, design and construction of al

Thomas Ogilvie roped in as new member to Board of Management of Deutsche Post DHL Group

Thomas Ogilvie roped in as new member to Board of Management of Deutsche Post DHL Group



The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Post AG has roped in Thomas Ogilvie, as Board Member for Personnel and Labor Director of the Deutsche Post DHL Group.

Delta and Korean Air enter into trans-Pacific Joint Venture

Delta and Korean Air enter into trans-Pacific Joint Venture



Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have reached an agreement to create a leading trans-Pacific joint venture in both scope and service, offering an enhanced and expande

Boeing flew over Airbus on commercial aircraft orders

Boeing flew over Airbus on commercial aircraft orders



The Seattle-headquartered aircraft manufacturer Boeing strengthened its market position by bagging the maximum commercial planes orders worth multi-billion dollars. While Boeing bagged

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines ink codeshare deal

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines ink codeshare deal



Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on June 22, 2017. This increases the number of codeshare agreeme

AirAsia to buy for 14 more A320ceo aircraft

AirAsia to buy for 14 more A320ceo aircraft



To meet with the growth on the carrier’s regional network, AirAsia has signed an agreement with Airbus to buy more 14 A320ceo aircraft. The contract, which

CEVA forays into Myanmar market

CEVA forays into Myanmar market



As part of its strategic expansion in the emerging Mekong markets, CEVA Logistics has opened its office in Myanmar's capital, Yangon.

AFI KLM E&M bags component support contract for Air Mauritius’ fleet

AFI KLM E&M bags component support contract for Air Mauritius’ fleet



AFI KLM E&M has won a long-term component support contract for Air Mauritius' new Airbus A350s. This contract covers a total of six aircraft, the first two of which will be delivered this year.

Qeshm Air to commence weekly flights between Brussels and Tehran

Qeshm Air to commence weekly flights between Brussels and Tehran



The Iranian airline Qeshm Air will connect the Iranian capital Tehran directly with Brussels, the capital of Belgium and Europe, on a weekly schedule, from

GECAS plans to convert further 30 737-800s to freighters

GECAS plans to convert further 30 737-800s to freighters



GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), a world leader in aviation leasing and financing, is planning to convert a further 30 Boeing 737-800s into freighters.

David Geer takes the reins at Virgin Atlantic Cargo

David Geer takes the reins at Virgin Atlantic Cargo



Virgin Atlantic Cargo has roped in David Geer as managing director. Geer succeeds John Lloyd, who in May announced his decision to leave the airline after 30 years. Lloyd, who has headed Virgin Atlantic’s cargo division since 2000, officially steps

Hybrid Air Freighters signs Letter of Intent to purchase Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships

Hybrid Air Freighters signs Letter of Intent to purchase Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships



Hybrid Air Freighters (HAF) has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships, at a total value of approximately $500 millio

Cargo volume handled at Viracopos Airport rises for fifth consecutive month in May

Cargo volume handled at Viracopos Airport rises for fifth consecutive month in May



Viracopos International Airport has registered growth in cargo volume for the fifth consecutive month this year, reinforcing the trend of fore

Turkish Cargo launches freighter flights to Paris

Turkish Cargo launches freighter flights to Paris



Istanbul-based Turkish Cargo has launched scheduled freighter flights to Paris, the capital of France on June 21. Automobile, aircraft engines, as well as pharmaceutical products and plastic raw materials are the top-ranking items in the export operations performed to Turkey from France.

EL AL Israel Airlines finalises order for three additional B787 Dreamliners

EL AL Israel Airlines finalises order for three additional B787 Dreamliners



EL AL Israel Airlines has finalised an order for three Boeing 787 Dreamliners at the 2017 Paris Air Show, firming up additional commitments originally announced in 2015.