Boeing has announced a new partnership with MRO provider COOPESA (Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales) to add more freighter conversion capacity for the 737-800 in Latin America over the next few years. The US-based aircraft manufacturer predicts demand to reach 1,500 freighter conversions over the next 20 years thanks to growing demand from express and e-commerce markets. Boeing forecasts nearly 30 percent of that demand coming from North and Latin America, with around … [Read more...] about Boeing eyes Latin America for B737 freighter conversions
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Cargo operators, airlines rush to India’s aid
India had a brief break from the rapid spike in daily Covid-19 cases last Saturday as the country logged just below the 400,000 daily average since the start of April. On Sunday, however, it saw a record 3,689 deaths, amidst hospitals filled to capacity, a shortage in oxygen supplies and swamped morgues and crematoriums. Starting last week, the world’s airlines have been responding to the country’s health crisis by bringing in much needed relief supplies, with some waiving delivery fees for … [Read more...] about Cargo operators, airlines rush to India’s aid
Airbus names new Southeast Asia head
Airbus has named Chris Drewer as senior vice president for Airbus commercial aircraft in Southeast Asia. Drewer joined Airbus in November 2020 from GE Aviation. He will be based in Singapore, and cover all commercial affairs in the region, including airlines in Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Also read: Airbus, Malaysia Airlines extend FHS components contract His last post at GE Aviation was vice president for rival Boeing’s … [Read more...] about Airbus names new Southeast Asia head
B&H Worldwide expands Singapore operations
Aerospace logistics specialist B&H Worldwide is ramping up its global expansion by doubling the size of its Singapore operations. The company has set up a new facility at Changi Airport as it aims to grow its business in one of the world’s fastest growing aerospace markets. B&H Worldwide said the new unit, located adjacent to its existing operations within the Airport Logistics Park of Singapore (ALPS) free trade zone at Changi, will enable the company to continue serving customers … [Read more...] about B&H Worldwide expands Singapore operations
CEVA Logistics wins another Airbus contract
CEVA Logistics has been awarded a contract to manage the production supply for Airbus at the aircraft manufacturer's assembly site in Hamburg, Germany, marking a major expansion in the forwarder's aerospace logistics business. CEVA will oversee the production supply for the A320 family structural assembly and the equipping of fuselage sections, as well as the manufacturing and equipping of the A330 and A350 sections in Hamburg. The company will operate the production supply logistics on … [Read more...] about CEVA Logistics wins another Airbus contract
Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs
BBAM Limited Partnership is set to expand its 737-800BCF fleet with six firm orders and six options, as the aircraft leasing company looks to ride on the continued growth in the e-commerce and express cargo market. Boeing said the agreement brings the aircraft lessor’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15. “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need,” said Steve Zissis, CEO of … [Read more...] about Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs