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All-electric plane Alice takes off on its maiden flight

The first-ever fully electric commuter plane “Alice” from Eviation Aircraft has successfully completed its maiden flight at Moses Lake, WA.Alice lifted off on September 27 from Grant County International Airport (MWH), flying for a total of eight minutes and reaching an altitude of 3,500 feet.“Our compliments to Eviation on the successful first flight of Alice! Completing its maiden flight confirms our belief that the era of sustainable aviation is here,” ... [+]

Lufthansa Cargo, Kintetsu World Express agree on sustainable aviation fuel

Kintetsu World Express will reduce around 5% of its total CO2footprint of transported airfreight with Lufthansa Cargo for one year. Kintetsu World Express has committed to using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in the period from October 2022 to September 2023. In addition, the company has decided ... [+]

Oakland Airport completes $30 million taxiway rehabilitation project

Oakland International Airport recently showcased its now-complete $30 million Taxiway Victor and Bravo Rehabilitation Project. The newly repaved taxiways will serve nearly all flight operations at the airport for the next 10-15 years, as these taxiways provide critical access to the airport’s primary runway.“The rehabilitation ... [+]

Saudia Cargo signs agreement with IATA

Saudia Cargo is working with IATA to work on its Center of Excellence for Independent Validators for Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) Certification, the global standards in the safe and secure air transportation and handling of pharmaceuticals.For the next few months, Saudia Cargo will continue rigorous ... [+]

World’s biggest airfreight handler sold to SATS

SATS is to acquire Worldwide Flight Services, the world’s largest air cargo handler from existing owner, Cerberus Capital Management for €2.25 billion.The companies said the combination would create a global air cargo platform with stations across Asia, the Americas, and Europe. Customers will benefit from ... [+]

DHL Global Forwarding invests EUR 7m in new head office in Johannesburg

DHL Global Forwarding has inaugurated a new transhipment hub and head office in Johannesburg, South Africa. The sustainable, primarily solar-powered complex was officially opened on September 22.Located in the Sky Park Industrial Estate it provides easy access to “OR Tambo International Airport.”The facility’s temperature-controlled chambers ... [+]

WorldACD Air cargo trends for the past 5 weeks (wk 37):

Rates continue to soften Global air cargo prices continued their gradual decline in the first two full weeks of September, while volumes increased slightly in the second week after a drop in the first full week, the latest figures from WorldACD Market Data reveal. Looking at week ... [+]

Challenge Group take CHAMP solution

The Challenge Group has signed an agreement for CHAMP Cargosystems’ eCargo solution software, Traxon cargoHUB, strengthening a longstanding partnership. Offering tailormade air freight solutions worldwide, Challenge Group is dedicated to improving its services with a willingness to invest in its technology.Its customers are at the ... [+]

CHAMP MarketAnalytics now daily

CHAMP MarketAnalytics, the insights service launched earlier this year, now features market data from over eighty leading air cargo organizations. Through daily updates, it delivers market insights with the same speed promise as air cargo.CHAMP processes over half of the world’s air waybills for airlines, ... [+]

Hermes partners with SPEEDCARGO

Hermes Logistics Technologies’ (HLT) has integrated tech partner SPEEDCARGO’s solutions into its Cargo Management System (CMS) for a ground handler at Singapore Changi Airport. The integration between SPEEDCARGO’s CARGO EYE solution and HLT’s New Generation (NG) Ecosystem at the point of cargo acceptance will make enhanced ... [+]

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