Delta Cargo is introducing DASH Critical & Medical, the first fully GPS-enabled, same-day product offered by a U.S. freight carrier. The new service provides real-time tracking and monitoring of any eligible shipment, and customers can ship items up until 45 minutes prior to scheduled flight departure. DASH Critical & Medical is now available from 10 locations nationwide namely Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, LaGuardia (New York), Los Angeles, Memphis, Minneapolis, Rochester and … [Read more...] about Delta Cargo launches DASH Critical & Medical
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Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Virgin Atlantic Cargo is giving customers in the UK a wider choice of services in 2017 with the launch of a new daily service from London to Seattle and extra flights from Manchester to the U.S. Seattle joins the airline’s network on 26 March ex Heathrow and Virgin has high hopes for the route. “Seattle is in the top 15 import/export markets for cargo between the UK and U.S. and the level of interest from customers since we announced plans to start the route last year … [Read more...] about Virgin gives customers more choice to the U.S. in 2017
Korean Air unveils its first B787-9 Dreamliner
Korean Air has unveiled its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Incheon Airport. Walter Cho, president of Korean Air, was present at a ceremony at the Korean Air hangar to unveil Korea’s very first Dreamliner to the public. The aircraft which Korean Air is introducing will provide a whole new experience for passengers. The internal cabin pressure has been decreased to the equivalent of 1,800m (6,000ft) altitude instead of 2,400m (8,000ft) on conventional aircraft. … [Read more...] about Korean Air unveils its first B787-9 Dreamliner
Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
Hong Kong Airlines announced the appointment of global branding expert George Liu as chief marketing officer (CMO). Heading up Hong Kong Airlines' branding and customer experience department, Liu's role will be instrumental in leading the airline's branding, marketing, communications, and customer experience in line with the overall company transition and business expansion from a regional airline to an international carrier. Liu brings to the position over 25 years of solid … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland. The non-stop Christchurch service will operate three times per week, departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using technologically-advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, highlighting the airline’s commitment to New Zealand, a country it has … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Turkish Cargo awarded fastest growing international cargo airline of the year
Turkish Cargo was awarded the ''fastest growing international cargo airline of the year'' award at the Air Cargo Africa 2017 fair. A total of 3000 participants from 61 countries and a large number of companies operating in the African air cargo market participated in the 4th Air Cargo Africa fair held this year in Johannesburg, South Africa. Turhan ÖZEN, who received the award on behalf of Turkish Cargo, said: "Thanks to our dedicated efforts, we have been … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo awarded fastest growing international cargo airline of the year