Air Canada has announced the introduction of daily year-round flights from Montreal to Shanghai, China, beginning 16 February 2017. This marks Air Canada's first direct service to China from Montreal as well as the introduction of B787-8 Dreamliner aircraft on the service. "Building on Air Canada's success in the rapidly growing Chinese market we are delighted to announce Air Canada's first direct flights between Montreal and China with the launch of Montreal-Shanghai service next year," said … [Read more...] about Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal-Shanghai flights
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Air Canada awards Pearson Int’l contract to SASI
Air Canada Cargo has awarded a major contract to Strategic Aviation Solutions Int’l (SASI) for the review and upgrade-planning phase of their Cargo Hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The scope of the project is a complete review and upgrade proposal for the facility including the IT enhancements and material handling processes in order to ensure maximum efficiency and customer satisfaction. “We are very proud to be awarded this major contract with such a prestigious client as … [Read more...] about Air Canada awards Pearson Int’l contract to SASI
American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
American Airlines Cargo has signed with The International Air Transportation Association (IATA) to obtain CEIV certification for the handling of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products targeted at supply chain participants. American said it is seeking certification in an effort to promote the hard work and investments made over the last few years to enhance and evolve its cold-chain programme. Initial stations will include American’s home base and key hub Dallas-Fort Worth International … [Read more...] about American Airlines Cargo to become first US-based CEIV carrier
LATAM Cargo launches new product portfolio
LATAM Cargo has introduced a new portfolio of portfolio of products that offers up to 19 combinations specifically addressing each shipment’s needs. Combining the criteria of speed and different attributes of handling that the cargo should receive, the new products are available from 1 October. "The factor that most influenced our new product portfolio is the current needs of our customers. We designed our products aligning these needs with our commercial strategy, which is based on agility, … [Read more...] about LATAM Cargo launches new product portfolio
Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
Aiming to capture a larger market share in the transport of high-yield, temperature sensitive pharmaceutical products, Emirates SkyCargo has upped its game with the official launch of the only EU Good Distribution Practice-certified facility in the region and the only GDP-cerftified multi-airport hub in the world. The global pharmaceutical industry is forcast to grow at a pace of 22-23 per cent between 2014 and 2018. “As a leader in the global air cargo industry we decided that it was not … [Read more...] about Emirates unveils new GDP SkyPharma facility
Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s
Hong Kong Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for nine additional A330-300 aircraft. The aircraft will be operated across the carrier’s Asia network and beyond. "Today's announcement underscores our plan to operate an extensive regional network in Asia," said Zhang Kui, president, Hong Kong Airlines. "The A330’s flexibility also allows us to further deploy these aircraft to some long haul routes in the future, and we are going to operate the all-new A350 XWB in 2017 which will open a … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines confirms order for 9 more A330s