AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has launched twice-weekly B747 freighter services from Moscow to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, its sixth online gateway in North America. Seattle is not only one of the biggest cities in the Pacific Northwest region, but also a major gateway for trade with Asia. The new flight from Seattle will continue on to Chicago before returning to Europe and Moscow, providing ABC’s customers with direct connections to all of the points in AirBridgeCargo’s … [Read more...] about ABC adds twice weekly Seattle maindeck
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IAG Cargo launches new Critical premium service
IAG Cargo has unveiled its new emergency shipment service, Critical. The premium service, which launches on 3 October, will provide the airfreight market with an emergency product that ensures critical shipments are both intensely monitored and guaranteed to fly. Critical will become IAG Cargo’s first major non-off loadable product, providing shipments with an absolute guarantee to fly on the service booked. The product is bespoke to the emergency shipment market, exclusively designed for … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo launches new Critical premium service
Air Canada to launch nonstop Montreal-Shanghai flights
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
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