Simple Flying

JULY 20, 2024

As soon as an aircraft is parked at the gate, several handlers and vehicles approach the aircraft from all directions. From cargo handlers and catering personnel to waste and fuel services, commercial aircraft rely on an army of individuals on the ground. The airlines pay for these services as part of the airport fees.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

And amid the vigorous competition between fast expanding hubs and their corresponding airlines, one group has managed to stand out, not just because of its heritage as a pioneer of commercial aviation, but also because of its distinct integrated management approach. Overseeing this diverse collection of businesses is Jeffrey Goh.

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Aerotime

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Siemens Logistics is represented worldwide through its regional companies and has partnerships with numerous leading airports and airlines. “As As a distinguished provider of solutions for airport logistics, Siemens Logistics enjoys first-class reputation in the baggage and air-cargo handling areas.

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Aerotime

AUGUST 2, 2024

While EASA appears to be tackling the issue head on, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) seems more muted about the subject, with US airlines leading the conversation instead. If the technology was in place for SiPOs, it could fundamentally shift pilot recruitment back in the airlines’ favor, while also reducing operational costs.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 8, 2024

American Airlines Cargo has unveiled its winter widebody schedule for the 2024/2025 season, featuring new routes and increased service. Overall, the airline is adding nearly 200 roundtrip widebody departures from Latin America compared to last winter. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be expanded.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Starting from 2030 and beyond, 90% of Boeing and Airbus orders are directly owned by airlines, Ziemelis noted, emphasizing that ASG cannot afford to place speculative orders and wait until 2031 or 2032 to receive aircraft. Projections indicate that this demand will remain strong over the next three years.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The Cathay Group has released its traffic figures for January 2025 which shows thatCathay Cargo carried 13.7% more cargo in January 2025 compared with January 2024. Softer cargo demand is expected following the Lunar New Year period. Available Freight Tonne Kilometres (AFTKs) increased by 14.7% while load factor decreased by 2.5

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Simple Flying

JULY 22, 2024

As soon as an aircraft is parked at the gate, several handlers and vehicles approach the aircraft from all directions. From cargo handlers and catering personnel to waste and fuel services, commercial aircraft rely on an army of individuals on the ground. The airlines pay for these services as part of the airport fees.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

As airlines struggle with pilot shortages and rising operational costs, the concept of single-pilot operations has emerged as a contentious talking point. The British Airline Pilots Association ( BALPA ) has also voiced strong opposition to reduced crew operations.

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Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

We will also examine the next most critical phase of our flight, from descent and deceleration to the approach and landing phases, even touching upon what happens when the aircraft arrives safely at the gate. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines.

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Aerotime

JANUARY 27, 2025

This process will culminate in all of Dubais commercial aviation activity, including that of its two major airlines, Emirates and flydubai, moving to an expanded Al Maktoum International Airport within ten years. An important milestone will take place in 2027, when Emirates Airlines will complete work on a massive maintenance center at DWC.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 8, 2025

Matthew Ware, chief executive of CFL and Chairman of Aviation Services UK, puts the case for a more strategic and integrated national plan for air cargo In every industry, things work better when there is collaboration and high-level agreement on how the sector should operate, taking account of national needs and (for cargo) global demands.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 10, 2024

Air Canada Cargo has chosen to implement web-based software that continually scans the airline’s data to automatically identify specific opportunities with customers. The airline says the integration ensures sales teams have timely and relevant information to improve discussions and serve customers more effectively.

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Airline Reporter

AUGUST 27, 2024

STARLUX Airlines’ inaugural flight from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) received a traditional water-cannon salute as it taxied to the gate STARLUX Airlines added Seattle as its third North American destination on Aug.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 1, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has opened its new state-of-the-art 5,260 sqm Animal Centre, featuring full temperature control for optimal animal comfort. Having transported over 550,000 animals including 10,000 horses flown in 2023, the airline says the new centre reaffirms its commitment to animal welfare.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 14, 2024

Etihad Cargo has announced it is ready to adopt the UAE Pre-Loading Advance Cargo Information (PLACI) regulations, ensuring that its partners and customers will experience no disruption to their shipments. PLACI is an advanced security measure designed to enhance the monitoring and safety of air cargo.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Stanislas Brun, vice president of cargo at Etihad Cargo, shares insights into the carrier’s investment plans, including fleet expansion and digitalisation, to meet future demands. For example, e-commerce accounts for more than 27% of air cargo currently.

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Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Liege Airport (LGG) has reported a strong performance in October 2024, with notable increases in both cargo aircraft movements and tonnage handled. Compared to October 2023, which saw 2,120 cargo aircraft movements, LGG recorded a 20% increase in October 2024, reaching 2,553 movements.

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Aviation Bussiness News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Teddy Zebitz, chief executive of Saudia Cargo, explains how the cargo carrier’s strategic agility aims to sustain growth in a challenging global market. Global economic conditions are presenting significant challenges for the air cargo industry.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Lars Jordahn, global head of Maersk Air Cargo shares insights on how the rapidly shifting air cargo landscape is impacting the carrier’s operations, and how the company is navigating changes and positioning itself for future growth.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 28, 2025

In the next instalment of our senior executive interview series, Hamdi Osman, founder and chief executive of SolitAir, discusses the future of air cargo in a fast-changing economic landscape, and shares how innovation and sustainability will continue to shape SolitAir s operations.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 3, 2024

SkyTeam Cargo, the airline cargo alliance, has announced that Peter Penseel, President of Delta Cargo, has been appointed as the new chairperson of its Cargo Executive Board. Penseel replaces Teddy Zebitz, chief executive of Saudia Cargo, who has served two terms in the role since 2021. Zebitz said.

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Aviation Bussiness News

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Cathay Cargo has become the first airline to integrate the International Air Transport Associations (IATA) ONE Record data protocol into its daily operations, well ahead of the industry-wide target set for January 2026. We are well positioned to meet IATAs ONE Record implementation target of January 2026.”

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Aviation Bussiness News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Colombian cargo carrier Avianca Cargo has officially obtained Cargo iQ certification just over a year after rejoining the organisation as a full member. Following a rigorous audit, Avianca Cargo successfully met the standards required for certification.

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Aviation Bussiness News

AUGUST 14, 2024

Etihad Cargo has reported strong growth in the first half of 2024, with a 17% increase in tonnage compared to the same period in 2023. Stanislas Brun, vice president of cargo at Etihad Cargo “Etihad Cargo has demonstrated agility, adapting to evolving customer needs and responding to increased demand across key markets.

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Aerotime

MAY 24, 2024

This has resulted in the establishment of new nonstop routes by Chinese airlines. Therefore, we expect that, in years to come, there will be a bit more pressure on the revenue management side of airlines and some more pressure on the yields and on the financials.” So far, the Saudi aviation and tourism sectors appear to be delivering.

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Aviation Bussiness News

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Qatar Airways Cargo has become the first airline worldwide to go live with the CARGOSTACK Optimiser, the revenue management suite of Wiremind Cargo. Specifically designed for the air cargo sector, the CARGOSTACK Optimiser focuses on optimising capacity, revenue, and pricing management.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

It was hoped that this approach would avoid another overspill situation as previously encountered at Le Bourget and Orly. The airport handled its first commercial flight five days later, on March 13, 1974, in the form of a Boeing 747 operated by US airline, Trans World Airways (TWA) from New York-JFK Airport. million passengers.

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Aviation Bussiness News

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo across major airport gateways in North America. The multi-year contract extensions will take WFS’ cargo partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in the US market to over 20 years.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 17, 2024

It’s unfortunate just how often we see airline employees showing absolutely no care when handling the belongings of passengers. Let me of course acknowledge that baggage handlers and ground agents are largely not working directly for the airline, but rather sometimes work for third party contractors.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JANUARY 16, 2025

China Eastern Airlines is to partner with EFIS Maroc on the launch of three weekly flights between Casablanca (CMN) and Shanghai (PVG) via Marseille (MRS). Starting January 19, 2025, the flights will operate on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with Boeing 787-900 aircraft featuring an 18-tonne cargo capacity.

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Aviation Bussiness News

MAY 23, 2024

The three-year accreditation recognises Menzies Aviation-Siginon Aviation’s best-in-class approach to handling high-value, time-sensitive, and temperature-controlled pharmaceutical products. The accreditation follows a significant investment in the cargo facilities at NBO which has recently been expanded from 15,000 sqm to 21,000 sqm.

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Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 29, 2024

By Chris Henry During the war in Vietnam, there was an airline that flew some of the most harrowing missions ever taken on by a group of this type, and over hostile territory. Because of this, they gained the title of “World’s Most Shot at Airline”. Right as we arrived at the DZ, I pulled up and dropped our cargo.

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Aviation Bussiness News

JUNE 4, 2024

Emirates SkyCargo has implemented a bespoke training programme designed to equip the cargo leaders of tomorrow with the commercial and leadership skillset for future success. Emirates SkyCargo says it aims to create opportunities for growth within its operations, inspiring employees across all levels to develop their career with the airline.

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Northstar VFR

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

By Leslie Caubble, CFI/IGI The pilot shortage has made headlines for several years, and the result has been a record number of young people going into flight training and other adults making a career change for the allure of becoming an airline pilot. This goes for airline carriers as well. No new planes = No pilots needed.

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Airline Economics

MAY 16, 2024

The UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has published its report into a “serious incident” with an ATR 72-202(F) aircraft, which “suffered significant electrical issues and loss of instruments on approach to East Midlands Airport.” ” The incident had occurred in January 17, 2023.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Flying out of Bahrain, going to Saudi to pick up passengers and then flying international because as an international airline, you can do that subject to the approval of the government, Zanetto explained. Most of our fleet are VIP airliners, aircraft built as a regular Airbus or Boeing but modified to become a VIP airliner.

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