Unilode Aviation Solutions has signed a long-term contract with Air India for full-service ULD management of the airline’s passenger and cargo flights. Unilode, who did not mention the deal value and the length of contract, will provide full ULD management solutions and digitalised containers and pallets from its pool for flights and contribute to Air India’s sustainability targets. Air India has firm orders for several wide-body aircraft and has announced plans to grow its … [Read more...] about Air India signs long-term deal with Unilode
Carriers
Fits Cargo joins WebCargo by Freightos
Fits Cargo has partnered with e-booking solution and interline platform WebCargo by Freightos, as the airline looks to ignite its sales through digital channels. The Sri Lanka-based carrier has started offering capacity on WebCargo’s platform on popular lanes, including Chennai–Colombo, Colombo–Dubai and India, and selected destinations. Fits Cargo combines its own physical airline operation as well as interline agreements with over 160 airlines, and the collaboration allows it to extend … [Read more...] about Fits Cargo joins WebCargo by Freightos
Qatar Airways retires its last queen freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo’s last queen freighter, registration A7-BGB, saw its last commercial cargo service as flight QR8807 touched down in Doha at 15:00 local time on 1 March 2024, coming from Barcelona. The retirement of the airline’s last Boeing 747F is expected to fast-track the carrier’s focus on greener flying. A7-BGB joined the fleet on 26 September 2017. Throughout its 7-year service, the freighter’s main destination was Incheon at 1,165 flights, followed by Frankfurt, Amsterdam and … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways retires its last queen freighter
Air New Zealand tests hydrogen use at Wellington
Four New Zealand businesses have come together to try and use hydrogen in an aviation setting for the first time in Aotearoa, otherwise known as New Zealand. Air New Zealand, Wellington Airport, Toyota, and Hiringa Energy have joined forces to trial using hydrogen to charge the airline’s electric tugs and service vehicles over the next few weeks at Wellington Airport. The use of hydrogen on aircraft has already seen successful results overseas, and the airline said it wants to pioneer the … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand tests hydrogen use at Wellington
Silk Way West secures IOSA recertification
Silk Way West Airlines has renewed its International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification, highlighting the airline's ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence. This is the sixth time the cargo airline has successfully passed the rigorous IOSA audit since joining IATA in 2015, demonstrating its consistent adherence to the latest international safety requirements in air cargo transport. The comprehensive evaluation … [Read more...] about Silk Way West secures IOSA recertification
Etihad Airways names new VP Cargo
Ex-Geodis executive Stanislas Brun will now join Etihad Airways as Vice President for Cargo, where he will oversee commercial operations, including scheduled and charter flights, revenue management and network planning. Prior to joining Etihad, Brun was the Senior Vice President Global Airfreight at Geodis, where he led the global air cargo operations of the French logistics and supply chain solutions provider. He will report to Etihad's chief operating officer, Mohammad Al … [Read more...] about Etihad Airways names new VP Cargo