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
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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
ST Engineering redelivers modified freighter to US-based aircraft lessor
Modification specialist ST Engineering has redelivered an A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion to US-based aircraft lessor BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM). The aircraft lessor had announced the order during the Paris Airshow 2019, following a launch contract in 2018. Conversion work was carried out by ST Engineering, Airbus and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW). The delivery represents BBAM’s first converted freighter, which will be leased to UK charter operator Titan Airways. Titan … [Read more...] about ST Engineering redelivers modified freighter to US-based aircraft lessor
Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
Rolls-Royce’ 65,000-sqm assembly site in Singapore has been awarded showcase status within CEVA Logistics’ global network, becoming the first site operated by the logistics company in the country to achieve such feat. CEVA Logistics, which operates the Singapore site on behalf of the aerospace manufacturer, said it is one of the few facilities within the Southeast Asia & Pacific region to have garnered this achievement. And for Rolls-Royce, this is a global first. It took the … [Read more...] about Rolls-Royce warehouse in Singapore gains CEVA Logistics ‘showcase status’
AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
AirBridgeCargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, the largest twin-engine cargo plane, servicing the Trans-Siberian route with a payload of 106 tonnes. “2020 has put the air cargo at the front,” mentioned Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo airport, delivering much-needed medical cargo to combat COVID-19 spread. “We are positive that the new freighter type within AirBridgeCargo’s fleet will open new opportunities for other carriers operating to/from Domodedovo airport,” he … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order
China Airlines welcomed its first Boeing 777 freighter order out of the six announced during the 2019 Paris Air Show, as the airline looks to increase freight capacity and enter new markets. The Taiwanese carrier officially becomes the 20th operator of the world’s largest and longest range twin-aisle freighter, amidst growing demand for dedicated freighter as the industry pivots to cargo to offset the pandemic impact on the passenger business. “Air cargo demand has risen in light of the … [Read more...] about Taipei-based China Airlines takes first Boeing 777F order