John W Dietrich to replace William J Flynn as Atlas Air Worldwide CEO. Source….www.itln.in July 3, 2019: Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has announced transitions and appointments that will be effective from January 1, 2020.
President and chief executive officer William J (Bill) Flynn will become chairman of the board effective January 1, 2020. Flynn will retire from his post after a successful 13-year tenure. Flynn’s successor as president and CEO will be John W Dietrich, current executive vice president and chief operating officer. Dietrich will become president and chief operating officer effective immediately, and he will retain the role as president when he assumes the role of chief executive officer on January 1, 2020. Additionally, Robert F Agnew, current chairman of the board, will become the board’s lead independent director, effective January 1, 2020. “One of our key responsibilities as a board is the implementation of a leadership transition plan to ensure the company’s continued success in the future,” said Agnew. SpiceJet flags off non-stop flight on Guwahati-Dhaka route. Source….www.itln.in July 1, 2019: Low-cost carrier SpiceJet has become the only airline to offer direct air connectivity between Guwahati and Dhaka with the launch of its non-stop flight on the route.
The airline’s Guwahati-Dhaka flight is the first-ever to be operated under International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS). SpiceJet is deploying its Bombardier Q400 on the sector. The launch was initiated with the customary lamp lighting ceremony thereby marking the formal announcement of SpiceJet’s SG 78 Guwahati to Dhaka flight. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Source…….www.Itln.in June 29, 2019: US aviation safety regulators have been urged to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry into service of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) also reiterated the need for alignment on additional training requirements for Boeing 737 MAX flight crew. The announcement came at the conclusion of the second Boeing 737 MAX Summit organised by IATA. “The Boeing 737 MAX tragedies weigh heavily on an industry that holds safety as its top priority. We trust the Federal Aviation Administration, in its role as the certifying regulator, to ensure the aircraft’s safe return to service. “At the same time, aviation is a globally integrated system that relies on global standards, including mutual recognition, trust, and reciprocity among safety regulators.
Third British Airways Mumbai-London flight from March 2020. Source….www.itln.in July 3, 2019: British Airways will add an additional flight on its Mumbai-London Heathrow route, taking the total number of flights in a day on the route to three, from March 2020.
British Airways currently operates 49 flights a week from five cities in India, with a double daily from Mumbai and Delhi and a daily service from Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Third British Airways Mumbai-London flight from March 2020. ANA flies Japan's first Boeing 777F 'Blue Jay' from Narita to Shanghai. Source….www.itln.in July 3, 2019: All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first Japanese airline to launch the Boeing 777 freighter.
The airline introduced the freighter to its fleet to aid with increased cargo transportation demand in Asia and North America. The new operations is part of ANA Holdings’ explansion plan announced in 2018. From July 2 through August 25, 2019, Blue Jay, ANA’s first Boeing 777F, will operate connecting cargo flights from Narita International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with a stop at Kansai International Airport. John W Dietrich to replace William J Flynn as Atlas Air Worldwide CEO. SpiceJet flags off non-stop flight on Guwahati-Dhaka route. ANA flies Japan's first Boeing 777F 'Blue Jay' from Narita to Shanghai. John W Dietrich to replace William J Flynn as Atlas Air Worldwide CEO. ANA flies Japan's first Boeing 777F 'Blue Jay' from Narita to Shanghai.
John W Dietrich to replace William J Flynn as Atlas Air Worldwide CEO. SpiceJet flags off non-stop flight on Guwahati-Dhaka route. SpiceJet flags off non-stop flight on Guwahati-Dhaka route. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Source…….www.Itln.in June 29, 2019: Passengers of SWISS holiday airline Edelweiss, which belongs to the Lufthansa Group, can now pay for their CO2 compensation quickly and easily together with the ticket price.
Edelweiss has integrated the option to fly CO2-neutrally directly into the booking process. Edelweiss follows in the footsteps of another Group airline, Austrian Airlines to offer this service. If a customer books a flight on flyedelweiss.com, the cooperation partner myclimate calculates the resulting CO2 emissions during the booking process as well as the amount required to offset the CO2. If the guest wishes, they can add this sum to the airfare directly when booking the tickets. Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss said, “We do a lot to minimise the environmental impact of our business. The climate protection foundation myclimate supports projects in developing and emerging countries, as well as in Switzerland with the compensation contributions of Edelweiss guests. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. Source…….www.Itln.in June 28, 2019: Swissport International has opened its second air cargo warehouse at Vienna International Airport.
The new air cargo facility, which is operated by Swissport has direct airside access, allowing shipments to be transported to and from the aircraft much faster than before. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Source……www.itln.in June 28, 2019: Cargolux Airlines has transported 230 tons of artwork from the United States to Basel, Switzerland ahead of the renowned Art Basel Fair 2019, in coordination with its forwarding partners Masterpiece, Dietl, and Hasenkamp.
The precious commodities were transported in 104 pallets, spread out over eight flights, three originating from Los Angeles and five from New York. Jordan Starr-Bochicchio, manager, Art Fair Services at Masterpiece International, said: “We were very happy to have received all the attention necessary to execute such a large undertaking smoothly. It was clear that Cargolux took this very seriously, and committed the necessary resources and time required to make sure that everything happened as planned, at both JFK and LUX. Globe Air Cargo is IndiGo's GSA in Turkey. Source……www.itln.in June 28, 2019: IndiGo has launched its cargo activities between Istanbul and New Delhi via its new general sales agent (GSA), Globe Air Cargo Turkey.
Chef Alexander Hermann revamps Lufthansa kids' menu. Source….www.itln.in June 28, 2019: Lufthansa is all set to treat its young passengers to a new menu created by renowned 2-star chef Alexander Herrmann from July 1.
Rice pudding mouse, dragon feet and hen house are some of the dishes available on the menu. The new children’s menus can be ordered free of charge in advance for all Lufthansa long-haul flights and for some long European flights for children under the age of 12 up to 24 hours before departure. Herrmann had presented his creations to an international children’s jury of 13 in March. The children between the ages of four and nine tasted a large number of different meals prepared creatively by airline catering, train catering and hospitality service provider, LSG Sky Chefs. DB Schenker expands South Asia network with Bangladesh entity. Source….www.itln.in June 27, 2019: DB Schenker has inaugurated Schenker Logistics (Bangladesh) Limited under the global freight forwarder’s cluster organisation, Schenker (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd.
The Bangladesh organisation will be led by Chester Hodgson who has over 20 years of experience in the freight and logistics industry in South Asia. “Our greatest pride is our customers and that our success is measured by how we can use our network to facilitate the progress of your business, the fruition of our vision to strategy implementation to become PRIMUS,” said Hodgson. Schenker (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd is a subsidiary of DB Schenker, which is the transport and logistics division of the Deutsche Bahn Group. “As one of the priority markets for our Indian subcontinent, the move to establish our own entity in Bangladesh will greatly enhance DB Schenker’s service portfolio in the subcontinent,” said DB Schenker CEO Jochen Thewes. DB Schenker works closely with locally trained experts and partners. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket.
Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Globe Air Cargo is IndiGo's GSA in Turkey. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Globe Air Cargo is IndiGo's GSA in Turkey. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service.
Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. IATA urges coordinated effort for safe re-entry of Boeing 737 MAX into service. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport.
Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Edelweiss offers CO2 offsetting while booking ticket. Swissport opens second air cargo warehouse at Vienna airport. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Globe Air Cargo is IndiGo's GSA in Turkey. Chef Alexander Hermann revamps Lufthansa kids' menu. DB Schenker expands South Asia network with Bangladesh entity. Cargolux heads from Luxembourg to Jakarta in weekly service. Source….www.itln.in June 27, 2019: Cargolux has expanded its Asia-Pacific network with the launch of flights from Luxembourg to the Indonesian capital city Jakarta.
The new frequency connects Luxembourg to Jakarta once a week. The flight leaves the Grand-Duchy on Sunday and arrives in Jakarta on Monday. The rotation then continues through Hong Kong and Ashgabat before returning to Luxembourg on Tuesday morning. With the launch of this route, it becomes the only all-cargo carrier to offer a direct main deck connection between Europe and Indonesia. The route will allow the airline to cater for a wide variety of commodities, as well as off-size freight such as oil and gas industry equipment, machinery, spare parts or aircraft engines. The main cargo transiting through the area will include apparel, footwear, pharmaceuticals perishables and live animals. Cargolux has actually been doing business in Jakarta for over 23 years, mostly through partnerships and interline agreements so far. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Cargolux transports 230 tons of artwork to Art Basel Fair. Globe Air Cargo is IndiGo's GSA in Turkey.
Chef Alexander Hermann revamps Lufthansa kids' menu. DB Schenker expands South Asia network with Bangladesh entity. Cargolux heads from Luxembourg to Jakarta in weekly service. Hactl signs up to ULD CARE’s Code of Conduct. Source….www.itln.in June 27, 2019: Independent handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become Hong Kong’s first organisation to sign up to ULD CARE’s new Unit Load Device (ULD) Code of Conduct.
Hactl signed the Code of Conduct Agreement at IATA’s International Ground Handling Conference in Madrid in May this year. The 10-point Code of Conduct is a voluntary agreement promoting best practice in the handling of ULDs, and represents a gold standard benchmark for their safe and efficient operation on the ground and in flight. The Code’s primary aim is to reduce avoidable damage and loss of ULDs throughout the supply chain. A number of airlines, handlers, forwarders and ULD suppliers have already signed up to the code. “The ULD is fundamental to the modern air cargo industry; but it’s an everyday item that we all take for granted, and which many do not treat with the necessary care and respect.” said Wilson Kwong, chief executive, Hactl.
After 6,000-mile journey, beluga whales settle well in Iceland care pool. Source….www.itln.in June 26, 2019: The Sea Life Trust has confirmed that the two beluga whales, Little Grey and Little White, delivered to Iceland recently by Cargolux Airlines, have reached their final destination, the world’s first open water sanctuary for beluga whales. The Cargolux pilots visited the sanctuary to ensure the whales were doing well.
On June 19, Little Grey and Little White touched down in Iceland safely aboard Luxembourg-based airline Cargolux’s 747-400ERF freighter plane. Etihad Airways set to launch seasonal flights to Alexandria, Egypt. Source….www.itln.in June 26, 2019: Etihad Airways is preparing to launch seasonal summer flights from Abu Dhabi to the historic Egyptian city of Alexandria. The seasonal services will be operated between July 2 and August 31 with the Airbus A320 aircraft. The flights will depart Abu Dhabi at 2.15 pm every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, arriving in Alexandria at 4 pm. Return flights will depart Alexandria at 4.50 pm, arriving back in Abu Dhabi at 10.40 pm.
The city is a convenient gateway for many of the Egyptian expatriates living in the UAE and planning to return home during the summer holidays. AAI opens Specialised Maintenance Unit to repair ELDIS radars. After Delhi, Celebi Aviation hopes to bring Taxibots to other airports. Qatar Airways starts Doha-Lisbon route; Emirates adds weekly Dubai-Porto flights. Azerbaijan Airlines to fly Baku-New Delhi from June 25. Source….www.itln.in June 24, 2019: Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) will start chartered flights on a Boeing-757, linking India and Azerbaijan, from Baku to New Delhi effective June 25.
The chartered flights will be carried out every Tuesday and Friday and their frequency will double by September/October this year. The airline has said that regular flights will soon be added to further support the growth of tourism interest between the countries. Hardeep Singh Puri inaugurates Air Traffic Flow Management system in Delhi. Source….www.itln.in June 24, 2019: Minister of state (independent charge) for civil aviation, Hardeep Singh Puri on June 22 inaugurated the Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) – Central Command Centre at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in the presence of chairman, AAI; board members and senior AAI officials.
The ATFM system aims to balance capacity against the demand to achieve optimum utilisation of resources like airport, airspace and aircraft at every Indian airport where there is a capacity constraint. It integrates flight data from various subsystems like ATC Automation System, flight updates and flight update messages. Korean Air partners with Unilode for ULD management services. Source….www.itln.in June 22, 2019: Unilode Aviation Solutions will set up a Unit Load Device (ULD) management office at Korean Air’s hub in Incheon after being awarded the airline’s entire fleet of more than 16,000 containers and pallets for a term of five years. US bans flights over Iran airspace; cargo movements to be affected. Source….www.itln.in June 22, 2019: The US Federal Aviation Administration has barred US airlines from flying in an overwater area of Tehran-controlled airspace over the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman due to escalating tensions.
EVA Air receives first of 20 787-10 Dreamliners. Source….www.itln.in. SpiceXpress to fly from Mumbai-Dubai from Aug 1; to add 20 freighters by 2021. Source….www.itln.in June 21, 2019: SpiceXpress, the dedicated cargo airline of the Indian carrier SpiceJet is planning to introduce freighters from Mumbai to Dubai, effective August 1, 2019. The company will be taking delivery of three more freighters within a couple of months, making the overall freighters to five. Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines win big at Skytrax ceremony. Source….www.itln.in June 20, 2019: Lufthansa won the Best Airline in Europe and Best Western European Airline awards for the third straight year.
SWISS and Austrian Airlines also won one award each at a Skytrax ceremony held during the recently concluded Paris Air Show in Le Bourget aviation and aerospace exhibition. Austrian received the award for its catering in the Premium Economy Class – Best Premium Economy Class Onboard Catering and SWISS in the category The Worlds Best First Class Lounge for the outstanding SWISS Lounge in Zurich. Skytrax, the market research institute specialising in aviation, had previously surveyed some 20 million passengers from over 160 countries worldwide.
Air Cargo Week ex-editor Ian Martin Jones passes away; remembered fondly. Source….www.itln.in June 20, 2019: Ian Martin Jones, former editor of Air Cargo Week and Heavylift and Project Forwarding, passed away peacefully in the early hours of June 16. He was 72. Jones had been in the editorial business for almost 50 years, including a 10-year period in Fleet Street and nearly 30 years editing publications covering air, sea and multimodal freight logistics. Cargolux transports 2 beluga whales from China to Iceland. Five new B777Fs to add more power to Qatar Airways' air freight business. TIACA, Champ Cargosystems launch sustainability programme, global award. Amazon orders 15 more Boeing 737-800 converted freighter aircraft from GECAS. Industry will need 44,040 new jets worth $6.8 trillion through 2038: Boeing. Boeing values aerospace and defense market at $8.7 trillion through 2028. Boeing, International Airlines Group sign service deals for British Airways.
AAI commissions SkyRev360 system at Lao PDR. GECAS orders ten 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters at Paris Air Show 2019. Cargolux expands Latin American network with weekly flight to Santiago de Chile. Thyssenkrupp Aerospace delivers first major order from Casablanca site. Saudia Cargo launches new flights to Athens, Marrakesh. Air Charter Service Australia moves into bigger office in Sydney. Hactl appointed Mongolia's Eznis Airways' cargo ground handler. Freightos gives free access to digital rates, real-time e-booking via WebCargo Sky. Freightos gives free access to digital rates, real-time e-booking via WebCargo Sky. Steven Polmans, Sanjeev Gadhia join TIACA board. Review meeting held to assess Gujarat airports in wake of Cyclone Vayu. EFL launches weekly charter from Doha to Pittsburgh.