ACS recognises importance of Atlanta ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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The aircraft charter specialist Air Charter Service (ACS) has opened its sixth office in the USA in Atlanta GA. It is in the hands of the experienced Joseph Chiantia, who previously worked in the company's New York office. Prior to joining ACS, Chiantia was a member of US Coast... more
UK fund manager acquires ASL Aviation ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Star Capital Partnership has reached agreement with ASL Holding's shareholders, Compagnie Maritime Belge (51%) and 3P Air Freighters (49%), to acquire a 100% stake in ASL Aviation Holdings. The latter acquired the airline operations of TNT Express in 2016. The financial terms of... more
Saudia Cargo contributes to air-sea-air cargo corridor ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Saudia Cargo CEO, Omar Hariri (left), and the King Abdullah Economic Port CEO, Rayan Qutub, have signed a joint agreement at King Abdullah Economic City, 90 km north of Jeddah, to enhance collaboration opportunities and establish a secure logistical operations zone. The pact,... more
Also for real belugas ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_Franz_Deu_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Airbus’s transport aeroplane called Beluga is not the only beluga that can fly. Two beluga whales weighing around 900 kg each are set to complete the longest leg of their intermodal transport from China to Iceland by air. more
Etihad Cargo helps horses jump to Hong Kong ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Etihad Cargo was once more chosen to transport a special consignment of show jumping horses for the annual Longines Masters of Hong Kong starting today (15 February 2019). This is the third consecutive year that the carrier has been entrusted by EEM World, a global leading... more
PAD upgrades airfreight handling equipment ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Paderborn-Lippstadt (PAD) airport is stepping up its airfreight offers for industry in eastern Westphalia, southern Lower Saxony and north Hessen (all Germany). In addition PAD is banking on "Flexloader", a freight handling system made by the locally-based company... more
The end of the biggest dream ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Following Emirates’ announcement that it is cutting its A380 order from 162 to 123 units, and switching to 40 A330-900s and 30 A350-900s, Airbus decided to end the superjumbo programme by 2021. The double-decker aircraft made its maiden flight in 2005, and went into service... more
Airlines fly to the aid of lovers ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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Today (Valentine’s Day), lovers can express their feelings with fresh flowers – thanks to the airlines that have flown tons of the perishable blooms over the last few days. Emirates Skycargo and Lufthansa Cargo each transported 900 t of roses. The German carrier flew around... more
Iata grows presence in Southeast Asia ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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MAB Kargo is the latest organisation to become a member of Iata's Cargo iQ as the airline continues to expand across Asia. By becoming a member of the Iata interest group, MAB Kargo, which operates air cargo services to almost 100 destinations with three A330-200Fs and... more
Thai LCC continues to expand cargo business ![](fileadmin/templates/img/Engl_ohne_Schloss.png)
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One month after selecting ECS Group as its GSSA, Nokscoot, one of Thailand's leading medium-haul budget airlines, has awarded a ULD management contract to Unilode Aviation Solutions. The agreement includes the replacement of heavy containers with lightweight ULDs. Yodchai... more