Passing the Hindu Kush with an A321F
Ten days ago, on 17 September, Smartlynx Airlines Cargo, part of the Avia Solutions Group family, a provider of acmi services, made its first stop at Navoi international airport (NVI) in Uzbekistan. This technical stop was a scheduled part of the cargo route from Dhaka,... mehr
Celebrating 20 years full of freight in India
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, is celebrating 20 years of operations in India since its first flight to Mumbai on 26 September 2004. Over the years, Etihad Cargo has expanded its presence in the South Asian country, now offering... mehr
Strengthening partnership in Southwest Pacific
Menzies Aviation, a global service partner to airports and airlines, has extended a long-running agreement with Cathay Cargo. Under the renewed five-year contract, Menzies will continue to provide cargo and freighter ramp services for the carrier in the Southwest Pacific... mehr
No longer just the passenger cabin
ACM Aerospace, a global provider of customised service and product solutions for the aviation industry, with a focus on the development, production, and repair of aircraft and helicopter cabins, which is reflected in its name (Aircraft Cabin Modification), has expanded into the... mehr
GAC Bulgaria celebrates 20th anniversary
Globe Air Cargo Bulgaria, a subsidiary of ECS Group, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Under the leadership of managing director Tania Mlechenkova, GAC Bulgaria has strengthened its position as a major partner in the air cargo industry, representing airlines like... mehr
Good vibes only
Challenge Group has launched its latest innovation at its hub in Liège - an exclusive engine dolly designed for the safe transport of aircraft engines directly from the offloading point to the aircraft door. This specialised dolly is fitted with advanced shock-absorbing cushions... mehr
Cutting precious time and CO2 emissions
Moving samples between Guy’s Hospital and the lab at St Thomas’ Hospital in London can take more than half an hour by road but takes less than two minutes by drone. This enables quicker analysis, helping to efficiently determine whether patients are safe to undergo surgery or be... mehr
Air France-KLM extends contracts in North America
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the Sats Group, has renewed contracts with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo in 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... mehr
Satair expands in Hamburg
Satair, an Airbus Services company specialising in the commercial aerospace aftermarket, has opened its new logistics & service centre in Hamburg. Located in the Wilhelmsburg area, this 56,500 sqm facility, complementing the existing service & logistics centre in... mehr
Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines deepen partnership
In a meeting at SF Airlines’ headquarters in Shenzhen on 18 September, key representatives of this subsidiary of SF Holding and of Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, convened to formalise their intention to establish a joint venture. The project... mehr