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Emirates SkyCargo launches new temperature protection solution

As part of its endeavor to offer customers with a wide range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions, Emirates SkyCargo, the world’s largest cargo airline is rolling out a new white cover solution developed in collaboration with DuPont. Featuring DuPont’s Tyvek® Xtreme™ W50 material, the new White Cover Xtreme will offer enhanced protection for temperature sensitive cargo in hot, cold and wet weather conditions. Tyvek® Xtreme™ W50 builds on DuPont’s patented ... [+]

Flying Horses Spotted at Budapest Airport

Racehorses bred in Hungary were flown to China in mid August on board a Cargolux Boeing 747. The Friesian and Shagya Arabian horses, trained specifically for combined driving, took off from Budapest Airport in special freight containers, accompanied by a team of carers and vets, ... [+]

Hactl achieves all-round improvement with VR training

(Hong Kong, 15 August 2017) Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has introduced a revolutionary Virtual Reality (VR) training environment that will enable new staff to gain valuable experience before working in the challenging ramp environment. Unlike existing ... [+]

Tim Campbell Joins PASSUR as EVP of Innovation and Customer Advocacy

PASSUR Aerospace, Inc.  a business intelligence, predictive analytics, and big data company, announced today that Tim Campbell has joined the Company as Executive Vice President of Innovation and Customer Advocacy. PASSUR is committed to developing enhancements to the air traffic management system which will increase the ... [+]

Air Cargo Posts Strongest First Half-Year Growth Since 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), grew by 10.4% in the first-half of 2017 compared to the first-half of 2016. This was the strongest first half-year performance since air ... [+]

Virgin Atlantic Cargo Appoints Alliance Ground International to Handle Growing San Francisco Volumes

Virgin Atlantic has appointed Alliance Ground International (AGI) as its cargo handler in San Francisco to support its growing operations at the U.S West Coast airport. The airline operates twice-daily services connecting London Heathrow and San Francisco and added another three direct flights a week from ... [+]

Delta Cargo Approved To Carry Envirotainer RAP e2

Following the award of IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Pharma logistics Certification in July, Delta Cargo announced its approval for the carriage of the Envirotainer RAP e2 in Delta’s domestic and international widebody aircraft. Delta Cargo officials describe this container as ideal for ... [+]

AMI online service gives South Africa new import

AMI – the world’s largest trade-only airfreight and express wholesaler – is set to revolutionize express imports to South Africa, with the launch of an all-inclusive online service. Called click2ship Express Imports, the new service is the imports counterpart of click2ship Express Exports, launched in South ... [+]

British Cargo Airline, CargoLogicAir launch 1st scheduled service with twice weekly 747F UK-Mexico Operations

CargoLogicAir (CLA), the only British all-cargo airline, is to launch its first scheduled cargo route on Aug.19, providing maindeck services connecting the UK and Mexico. Twice-weekly Boeing 747-400 flights will depart from CLA’s base at London Stansted Airport every Wednesday and Saturday. Flights will operate to ... [+]

Delta Cargo Opens Cargo Control Center

Delta Cargo today announced the official opening of its Cargo Control Center (CCC), which will support daily cargo operations across the globe. The new Atlanta facility provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of cargo transportation and management, with the ability to track air shipments, trucks, ... [+]

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