Quantum-South to boost Amerijet International’s load factor with cutting-edge solution
Amerijet International, one of the largest US cargo carriers operating from the Miami International Airport and Quantum-South, a leading logistics technology firm, announced today the successful completion of a joint Proof of Concept (PoC) project. The project concentrated on leveraging aircraft loading optimisation to enhance cargo load factor and revenue per flight. Amerijet operates a […]
LGW welcomes four new Norse Atlantic long-haul routes
London Gatwick, part of VINCI Airports’ network, is welcoming a further four new transatlantic routes from Norse Atlantic this summer – alongside two announced last week – making Gatwick the airline’s biggest base. London Gatwick passengers will be able to fly to seven destinations with Norse from September. Alongside its existing New York route, the […]
Globe Air Cargo USA celebrating 30th anniversary
Globe Air Cargo USA, a subsidiary of the ECS Group, counts on an amazing team of 61 proud and loyal airfreight professionals working from eight offices strategically located in all the major US gateways: New York, Chicago, Washington, Atlanta, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston and Miami. Owing its longevity and prosperity to its ability to […]
ACL Airshop’s Steve Townes awarded “Order of the Palmetto” by South Carolina governor
Steve Townes, CEO and founder of Ranger Aerospace and President and CEO of ACL Airshop, has been granted the ‘Order of the Palmetto’ award by the Governor of South Carolina. This award is the highest civilian honour granted by the State. It was presented by the Governor’s representative, State Rep. B. Cox, in late September […]
Getting your cargo on the road
Challenge Group’s specialised road feeder services, in the EU and the US, take the complexity out of arranging the first and last mile transportation of non-standard air cargo shipments. “The first and last miles are key components of the supply chain yet can be difficult to arrange in a fragmented service set-up. Having our own […]
Hola and Hi! as IAG Cargo beefs up USA services from Spain
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has increased its operations from Spain to the USA, which is now over 120 weekly connections. This represents a 40% increase in connections since March. The newly launched schedule offers regular connectivity between Madrid and Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago, with flights to New York […]
cargo.one takes off in North America
From today, US and Canadian freight forwarders can view and book real-time air cargo capacity from all major North American airports on cargo.one. The cargo.one online booking platform offers real-time visibility of capacity for instant booking with 18 airlines, including Air Canada Cargo, ANA Cargo, Etihad Cargo, Finnair Cargo, Lufthansa Cargo, and TAP Cargo, who […]
Emergency response exercise at Anchorage Airport
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is conducting an emergency response exercise on Saturday, August 7 from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. In accordance with federal regulations, ANC must conduct a full-scale emergency response exercise at least once every 36 calendar months. The exercise will take place in two locations: At the North Terminal, and On the East end […]
Air Methods launches Spright drone solution
Air Methods announced today the launch of Spright, a newly formed drone solution designed to help improve healthcare access and minimise supply challenges. Collaborating with Wingcopter, a German drone manufacturer, Spright is creating a drone-based, healthcare-specific delivery network across the United States. As a result of the nation’s efforts to keep healthcare costs down, Americans […]
New water project to benefit Villeneuve Airport
The Province of Alberta, Sturgeon County, and Edmonton Airports announced the start of a new construction project that will bring water from the Hamlet of Villeneuve to the Villeneuve Airport. The $2.2 million project, funded from the Government of Alberta’s Municipal Stimulus Program, will help attract investment in the Villeneuve region, creating more local jobs, […]
“Delta’s vision is zero-impact aviation”
As passenger flights slowly begin to increase again, the industry is preparing for a post-COVID world. TIACA called to action key challenges that face the industry, two being digitalisation and sustainability, which are key to adapting to world the other side of the pandemic. Rob Walpole, vice president, Delta Cargo explained to ACW how Delta […]
Brandon Fried: In my opinion…
In the USA, e-Commerce is on the rise. How can stakeholders keep up? Just when I think the e-Commerce boom is subsiding, another package ordered online shows up at my door! E-Commerce is expected to be a significant driver in air freight market growth of over $170 billion and a 4.26% increase this year, so […]
Aviacargo hits a milestone
New York headquartered Airline General Sales and Service Agency, Aviacargo, has celebrated a series of record-breaking flights between Bournemouth in the UK and New York, JFK. Operating the bellies of European Cargo’s Airbus A340-600 freighters the company carried 55 tonnes on a series of flights at the end of May and the start of June. […]
Anchorage Airport is the fourth busiest cargo airport
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is the fourth busiest cargo airport in world. Governor Mike Dunleavy said, “Alaska is open for business and with nearly $1 billion of developments planned for ANC, we expect this economic hub for the state to keep growing.” Nearly 3.16 million metric tons of cargo, a 15% increase from […]
AMI relocate at LAX
Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved to a new facility at LAX, allowing expansion of its product offering and adding to its already significant presence at Southern California’s premier air freight hub. The move from their existing facility will more than double their warehouse space and place them just 500m from LAX International Airport, conveniently […]
Caribbean Airlines to connect North America and East Caribbean
Caribbean Airlines is connecting North American with the Eastern Caribbean via Barbados. On April 1, 2021 Caribbean Airlines will launch non-stop service between Barbados and JFK operating as one-way sectors on Thursday out of Barbados and Saturday out of New York; facilitating seamless onward connections to Dominica, St. Vincent and Grenada.
United Cargo operates more than 11,000 cargo-only flights in one year
A year ago, United operated its first flight carrying cargo without passengers on board. While the passenger cabin was empty, its cargo hold was completely full, carrying more than 29,000 pounds of commodities from Chicago O’Hare International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. A year later, United Cargo has operated more than 11,000 cargo-only flights carrying more […]
American Airlines rebuilds transatlantic summer schedule
Throughout March, American Airlines is increasing its summer schedule by restarting 10 routes to the U.S. from airports across the UK and Europe including; Barcelona, Dublin, Frankfurt, London Heathrow, Madrid, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle and Rome. In addition, as part of American’s alliance with Alaska Airlines, the carrier will launch new service from LHR […]
Delta adds new routes & more flights in Alaska
Fairbanks International Airport has announced new and increased service on Delta Air Lines as part of the carrier’s significant expansion in the state this summer season. Delta will offer a new daily nonstop flight to/from Salt Lake City beginning May 5. The new service to Salt Lake City and the previously summer-seasonal service to Minneapolis/St. […]
Rockford & Cologne Airport sign partnership agreement
Chicago Rockford International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport announced they have signed an Airport Cooperation Agreement to mutually develop the air cargo traffic between their two regions. The partnership will strengthen the knowledge sharing between these two strong cargo service airports and support the collective air cargo reach of each airport. Additionally, the airports expect to […]
Qantas on post-COVID US airfreight
“We’re incredibly proud of the role Qantas Freight has played in keeping critical supply chains between Australia and the USA open throughout the pandemic. Over the past 12 months, we’ve used our dedicated 747 Freighter network – where an additional wet-leased 747-400F joined our existing two 747-8F – as well as conducting freight-only flights using […]
Chicago Rockford: gearing up for growth
After a busy 2020 for the cargo department, construction of the 8000 sq m cargo hub is well under way at Chicago Rockford International Airport. “[The Airport] ended 2020 with the largest year-to-date landed cargo weight in the organisation’s history,” explained Zack Oakley, deputy director of operations and planning, Chicago Rockford International Airport. “In 2020, […]
Chad Tibor joins cargo.one
After a career at leading travel technology company, Sabre, Chad Tibor is joining the cargo.one leadership team. As vice president & general manager airlines for the Americas, he will shape cargo.one’s supplier growth strategy with a focus on the American continents. What convinced you to join cargo.one? Tibor: The opportunity to join a dynamic team […]
Amerijet delivers COVID-19 Vaccines
Amerijet has delivered COVID-19 vaccines to the Caribbean and Central America on behalf of Odyssey Logistics Pvt. Ltd. These shipments were a part of India’s Government gifted Covishield AstraZeneca vaccines manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. The vaccines bound for Jamaica, Guyana, and Nicaragua, were transferred via Amerijet’s Hub at the Miami International Airport. […]
Cargo records hit at RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) has announced it ended 2020 with the largest year-to-date landed cargo weight in the organisation’s history. In 2020, cargo numbers grew by more than 15% to 2.7 billion pounds of freight that has landed and traveled through RFD compared to 2.3 billion pounds in 2019. The leading driver of the […]
Anchorage Airport hits a milestone
More than 3.48 million tons of air cargo landed at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in 2020 a 16% increase over the record setting volumes in 2019. “The tremendous surge in cargo volumes through ANC has been fuelled by an increase in e-commerce, PPE, and displaced belly cargo,” commented airport director Jim Szczesniak. “The pandemic […]
RFD recognised for excellent financial reporting
For the 22nd consecutive year, Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) presented a Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Greater Rockford Airport Authority for its Annual Budget for the fiscal year beginning May 1, 2020. GRAA deputy director of finance and administration, Michelle Cassaro and the finance staff produced the award-winning […]
Starting in a storm
In January, Adam Cooper joined Air Menzies International as head of sales in America. ACW caught up with Cooper to find out what it’s like starting a new role amidst the biggest disruption the aviation industry has seen. “Challenges and disruptions, like we are facing in the industry today, create opportunities to develop innovative solutions […]
Airbus’ Maveric may be a glimmer of green hope
Airbus’ remote controlled Maveric aircraft may be a glimmer of green hope for aviation, an industry that is under scrutiny to improve its environmental footprint. Airbus’ unusually shaped Maveric aircraft is only 3m wide but Airbus have noted the size has the potential to be scaled to the size of a passenger jet. The blended-wing […]
Menzies Aviation hires new CFO for US business
Menzies Aviation, the global aviation logistics specialist, has appointed Jennifer Gourley to its Americas Leadership team as chief financial officer, effective 16 March. Jennifer will be based in Dallas-Forth Worth and report to John Redmond, executive vice president, Americas. Gourley will oversee the financial activities for the Americas region, where Menzies has operations at 115 […]