Silk Way West Airlines, a leading cargo airline in the Caspian and Central Asian region, is taking a strategic step towards aligning its corporate goals with eco-friendly initiatives as it partnered with logistics technology community Logipad. Logipad is a leading provider of electronic flight bag (EFB) solutions for the aviation industry. The company’s platform facilitates a shift towards digital documentation and communication, reducing reliance on traditional paper-based processes. EFB … [Read more...] about Silk Way West goes ‘paperless’ with Logipad
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Korean Air promotes SAF with Yusen Logistics
Korean Air continues to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in the air cargo industry as it signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cooperation Program Agreement with Yusen Logistics at the latter’s Tokyo headquarters. Yusen Logistics is the airline’s first cargo partner in Japan to join its SAF programme, and the two companies plan to join forces to promote usage within the Asian region in line with the industry’s climate change goals. Korean Air said it is committed to … [Read more...] about Korean Air promotes SAF with Yusen Logistics
Air France KLM Martinair taps SkyCell for ULD tracking
Air France KLM Martinair is looking to optimise its cargo operations and deliver exceptional service as it selected SkyCell as its preferred unit load device (ULD) tracking partner. This collaboration involves the deployment of state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) technology across the airline group’s entire ULD fleet, which will provide real-time visibility through the SkyMind platform. SkyMind utilises advanced readers and tags, along with purpose-built IoT technology, to provide … [Read more...] about Air France KLM Martinair taps SkyCell for ULD tracking
EVA Air to bolster widebody fleet with Airbus order
Taiwan’s EVA Air has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of 18 A350-1000 aircraft, becoming the latest airline to select the type for its future long-haul requirements. Airbus said the new order is another major endorsement for the A350-1000 as the natural replacement for previous generation aircraft in the larger widebody size category. The A350 Family has won more than 1,000 firm orders from 60 customers, with now more than 570 aircraft flying primarily on long-haul … [Read more...] about EVA Air to bolster widebody fleet with Airbus order
Singapore Airlines obtains CEIV Fresh recertification
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has attained the global recertification of the IATA CEIV Fresh, valid for three years, starting 1 February 2024. The recertification validates SIA’s continuous efforts to meet the air freight industry’s highest standards for food safety and preventing food waste along the supply chain. The flag carrier offers speed and reliability in handling and transporting time- and temperature-sensitive perishable cargo via its THRUFRESH service, which features dedicated cold … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines obtains CEIV Fresh recertification
Brussels Airport to share incentive for SAF use this year
One could say that the formula to accelerate the use of sustainable aviation fuel is one that would require not only stakeholder involvement but also regulatory and government support, and in Belgium, Brussels Airport is making a head start by offering a SAF incentive for both passenger and cargo airlines, thanks to federal government support, This year Brussels Airport Company will be granting a special financial contribution to promote SAF use, considered one of the lowest hanging fruits … [Read more...] about Brussels Airport to share incentive for SAF use this year