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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,” ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Highlighting its commitment to safety at all levels of its operations, the Port of Corpus Christi has achieved a new milestone by becoming the first port in the state to obtain the Texas Cyberstar Certification, issued by the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR).The Cyberstar ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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American Trucking Associations President and CEO Chris Spear applauded Robin Hutcheson on her confirmation as the seventh Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
“I want to congratulate Robin on her confirmation to this important role,” Spear said. “In her time as Acting Administrator, Robin ...
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The Board of Commissioners unanimously appointed Dan Stahl to lead the Port of Longview as Chief Executive Officer. Stahl has served as the Interim CEO since February. The appointment is subject to the terms of a written agreement to be approved by the Commission at ...
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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 ...
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Nissan North America has chosen the Port of Brunswick, GA, as a new point of entry to serve US markets.“We are pleased that Nissan has chosen the Peach State as its gateway to the Southeast,” said Griff Lynch, executive director of the Georgia Ports Authority. ...
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