Qantas Receives Second A330-200P2F from EFW for International Freight Operations

December 29, 2023
Australian airline Qantas has taken delivery of its second A330-200P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft from EFW. The aircraft was converted from Qantas’ passenger fleet, said the German conversion company in a LinkedIn post on December 20,

FedEx to Reorganize Air Network for Cost Efficiency

December 29, 2023
FedEx will reorganise its air network to better suit the demands of various shipment types as part of efforts to cut costs. The company this week revealed that it would divide its air network...

Menzies Aviation Rolls Out Advanced Cargo Management System MACH in Bucharest Facility

December 28, 2023
Ground handler Menzies Aviation has begun the roll out of its new cargo management system (MACH). The new system from software firm Wipro has been put into operation at its facility at Bucharest Otopeni...

Barrington Freight Adopts Breeze’s Digital Insurance Platform for Cargo Protection

December 28, 2023
Barrington Freight has signed up with Breeze’s integrated digital insurance platform. Use of the platform removes the need to source insurance separately, which Breeze claims reduces costs by avoiding high premiums charged by third-party...

PR Life Sciences Air Cargo Community Launches Data Dashboard for Air Cargo Market Overview

December 28, 2023
The Puerto Rico (PR) Life Sciences Air Cargo Community has launched a data and analytics dashboard that provides an overview of the US territory’s air cargo market. The customized dashboard, developed by Rotate, works...

Natilus and Ameriflight Unveil Pilot Operations Desk for Next-Gen Cargo Drones

December 27, 2023
Natilus and Ameriflight have developed a ground control station for training remote pilots of drones that is anticipated to reduce operational costs for Natilus autonomous aircraft customers. Designed to seamlessly integrate with the Natilus...

Hactl Adopts Thermal Detection System to Enhance Safety Amid Rising Hazardous Cargo Volumes

December 27, 2023
Hong Kong cargo handler Hactl will deploy a thermal detection system to provide an early warning for any potential fire hazards as it responds to increasing volumes of hazardous cargo.

DHL Express Names Andrew Williams as Regional CEO for Americas in Leadership Shuffle

December 27, 2023
Current Americas chief executive Mike Parra will take on the role in Europe while current Canada chief executive Andrew Williams has been appointed to the Americas role.

Lödige Industries Middle East Attains Triple Certification for Quality, Environmental, and Occupational Health Standards

December 26, 2023
 Lödige Industries, a leading global supplier of material handling systems, has received certifications for quality management (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management (ISO 14001:2015), and occupational health and safety management (ISO 45001:2018) for its subsidiary Lödige...

dnata Names Willy Ruf as Managing Director for Geneva and Zürich Airports in Switzerland

December 26, 2023
Ground handler dnata has appointed Willy Ruf as the company’s managing director for Switzerland. Effective January 1, Ruf will oversee dnata’s ground handling and cargo business and operations at Geneva Airport and Zürich Airport...