August

How a ‘Flier Friendly’ kitemark could accelerate progress on accessibility

‘Powerful’ and ‘moving’ are two words that perfectly describe Sophie Morgan’s excellent documentary, ‘Fight to Fly’, which aired recently on

Embraer celebrates 55th anniversary

Embraer gathered shareholders, investors, and financial analysts at the headquarters of B3, the São Paulo Stock Exchange, to mark 35

Ex-Polar Air Cargo worldwide executive sentenced to 18 months

Former Polar Air Cargo employee Robert Schirmer has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty last year

WFS to acquire Menzies World Cargo

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) Holland will purchase Menzies World Cargo (Amsterdam) as it looks to expand its presence at Schiphol

Saudi Arabia and Maldives boost aviation partnership

Saudi Arabia and the Maldives have taken a significant step towards enhancing aviation safety and security, particularly in the area

Petur Thor Gudjonsson is technical director of Challenge Technic

Challenge Group and its subsidiary, Challenge Technic, are pleased to announce the appointment of Petur Thor Gudjonsson as the new

Robots boost beauty: Active Ants teams up with Oriflame

Active Ants, a fulfilment specialist for worldwide online stores, has announced its latest prestigious partnership with beauty brand Oriflame. Since

Noida International Airport on track for validation flights by December 2024

Noida International Airport (NIA) remains on course with its development milestones, with validation flights to test flight procedures as well

BI: Helicopter deliveries may rise in 2025 after 2024 drop

Helicopter deliveries may decline this year on supply-chain issues, yet more orders — particularly at Airbus and Leonardo — might

IATA: Middle East carriers witness 14.7% air cargo demand growth in July

IATA released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured

EVA Air becomes first Asian airline to adopt AeroSHARK modification

Lufthansa Technik AG is proud to announce EVA Air as the first Asian airline to sign for modifications with its

Giovanna Perucatti appointed Menzies’ Vice President Lounges Europe

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has announced the appointment of Giovanna Perucatti as

Japan typhoon and European holidays cause mid-August tonnage drop

Flight cancellations caused by a typhoon in Northeast Asia and national holidays in several European countries have led to a

WFS becomes the first cargo handler at Schiphol to introduce electric cargo towing vehicles

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has become the first cargo handler at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

ASG strengthens position with two key senior hires

Asian Sky Group (ASG), the Asian-Pacific aircraft transactions, charter and market intelligence company, has announced that Justin Yeung has been

CPK signs contract to design Airline Operations Control Centre

CPK has signed a contract for the design of the Airline Operations Control Centre. The contractor has one year to

JAA TO and Albanian Civil Aviation Authority sign one-year framework agreement

The JAA Training Organisation (JAA TO) has announced the signing of a one-year framework agreement with the Albanian Civil Aviation

Vaisala to modernise 14 airports in Indonesia

Vaisala has been selected to provide a €25 million project strengthening airport safety and weather resiliency in Indonesia. As an

Kerry Logistics Network secures strong results despite intensified geopolitical turmoil

Kerry Logistics Network Limited has announced the Group’s interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2024. Revenue grew

Airfreight market maintains firm tone

Global airfreight rates were a little stronger again last week according to the latest data from TAC Index, the leading

Airfreight rates maintain solid pattern

Global airfreight rates were little changed last week according to the latest data from TAC Index, the leading price reporting

India is experiencing a major boom in aviation

India is experiencing a major boom in aviation, recently becoming the third largest domestic airline market in the world (after

AeroNet reinforces global air cargo safety with ETSO C172-certified straps

AeroNet, a trusted partner in safe and efficient air cargo products, reminds the industry of its ETSO C172-certified Air Cargo

CargoAi appoints fintech veteran Olivier Veyrac to lead CargoWALLET

CargoAi has appointed global payment expert Olivier Veyrac as Senior Vice President for CargoWALLET. Launched in February 2023, CargoAi’s CargoWALLET

DP World Mundra sets throughput record, boosts green initiatives

DP World, a leading global provider of smart end-to-end supply chain solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone at DP World

ECS appoints Zouber Hachemaoui as Commercial Director for EFIS MAROC

ECS Group, the global leader in GSSA solutions, has appointed Zouber Hachemaoui as the new Commercial Director of its subsidiary

WestJet Cargo expands pet transport service to the UK

WestJet Cargo has expanded its pet transportation services from Canada to London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR) and Edinburgh (EDI).

Astral Aviation launches direct flight between China and Africa

Astral Aviation has taken a significant leap in its expansion strategy by launching its inaugural freighter flight from Guangzhou, China,

Embraer sells A-29 Super Tucano to the Uruguayan Air Force

Embraer announced the sale of up to six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft to the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU). The contract,

Record-breaking drone display tells the story of Zayed International Airport: video

Tradition and innovation, birds of prey and drones come together for the cinematic launch of Zayed International Airport, a breathtaking

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