AEI inks deals with Pinnacle Partners for two CRJ200 SF freighter conversions

November 1, 2017: Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract to provide two CRJ200 SF freighter conversions to Pinnacle Partners. The first CRJ200 (MSN 7421) will commence modification in November with redelivery scheduled for March 2018. The second CRJ200 (MSN

Halifax Stanfield contributes $2.8 billion to Nova Scotia economy

November 1, 2017: Halifax Stanfield International Airport is worth billions to Nova Scotia. Its economy thrives on it - to the tune of $2.8 billion in 2016, a 4.4 per cent increase over 2015.The airport h

Budapest Airport improves Morocco connections with new Wizz Air service

November 1, 2017: Budapest Airport welcomed its second Moroccan connection as the Hungarian gateway celebrates the inaugural flight of Wizz Air service to Agadir. Joining the airport’s recent new service to Marrakech, the addition of the low-cost carrier’s (LCC) link to the southern coast of Morocco se

Bollore transports 400 tonnes of project cargo for Chinese EPC using Antonov charters

November 1, 2017: Bollore Logistics North China had handled a large consignment for a Chinese Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company using cargo charter flights.

FROM MAGAZINE: Community initiatives add value to Benelux airfreight market

As a key cargo gateway of Europe, the Benelux region benefits from a well-developed logistics infrastructure. With air cargo logistics community initiatives like Pharma.Aero and Pharma Gateway Amsterdam the region is maintaining its lead to keep shippers of key commodities fully satisfied.Twinkle Sahita

FROM MAGAZINE: Rethinking 'fresh'

Transportation and logistics in the food supply chain - especially perishables - requires a commitment from logistics providers to continually invest in their own operations to meet cold chain shipper’s needs. Besides control of ambient conditions, visibility is the second major strand of development, with the emphasis on real-time updates to maintain the integrity. Moreover, increasingly stringent regulations keep raising the bar for shippers as well as their logistics providers.

FROM MAGAZINE: East Africa, rising like a phoenix

While global economies had a tough time in 2016, Africa comparatively fared well. Much of the continent’s growth was however, driven by East Africa. Riding on this positive growth rate, the regional as well as foreign air cargo industry players have intensified their competition, as each positions itself to dominate the most lucrative routes from the region.

Embraer and American Airlines sign contract for ten E175s

November 1, 2017: Embraer and American Airlines have signed a firm order for ten E175 jets. American Airlines is exercising its purchase rights from its original contract with Embraer signed in 2013. This new order is in addition to the one placed in April for four aircraft; is valued at $457 million, based on current li

Qatar Airways the first to operate A350 to Maldives

November 1, 2017: Doha head-quartered Qatar Airways has announced that it is the first airline ever to fly the state-of-the-art Airbus A350 to the Maldives.The airline has upgraded its current double-daily A330 service to an A350, with the first A350 beginning operations today and the second A350 service is joining shortly a

Emirates celebrates 10 years in Toronto

November 1, 2017: The Middle Eastern carrier, Emirates, is celebrating 10 years in Canada. Since the inaugural flight in October 2007, Emirates has carried over 1.2 million passengers through its Toronto – Dubai route.In Canada, Emirates’ established codeshare partnerships with WestJet and Alaska Airlines