Maersk is set to make a bigger presence in the air cargo industry after last week’s announcement of its intended acquisition, valued at US$644m, of Senator International, a family-owned German forwarder well known for its air freight offering. The Danish carrier’s plans to expand its air network and will be adding cargo planes to its fleet, which will be operated Maersk’s air cargo subsidiary Star Air. On the pipeline are three leased B767-300 cargo planes, scheduled to start service from … [Read more...] about Shipping giant Maersk beefs up air freight operations
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ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
Press release In continued support of the local community and aviation industry in Escambia County, Florida, ST Engineering today announced the expansion of the Pensacola Mayor’s Scholarship, from four to eight recipients each year starting 2022. Successful applicants of the scholarship will receive US$2,500 each, to be used in support of their education in an aviation-related post-secondary program. The scholarship will be awarded based on the applicant’s academic performance and financial … [Read more...] about ST Engineering hands out more scholarships in Florida
IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
Israel Aerospace Industries' Aviation Group is marking a significant milestone in the process of converting the first Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, cutting an opening in the hull to install a cargo door. The part of the cabin removed from the aircraft is 7 meters long and a third of the aircraft’s circumference. This important milestone comes shortly after the beginning of the aircraft’s structural modification, a process that will take approximately 130 days, at the end of which the passenger … [Read more...] about IAI marks milestone in B777-300ER cargo conversion
Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
On 1 October 2021, leading companies in air cargo and logistics gathered to recognise the winners of the prestigious Payload Asia Awards over a gala dinner celebration at the Fairmont Singapore Hotel. More than 70 industry professionals attended the physical event, which was headlined by an online conference to discuss the state of air cargo with views and insights from renowned leaders and stalwarts in air cargo and logistics. The Payload Asia Conference was held online and featured … [Read more...] about Air cargo takes spotlight at 8th Payload Asia Awards
Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Israel-based aviation group Israel Aerospace Industries has been busy expanding its commercial operations across the globe with planned conversion sites from north Asia to the middle east. Its most recent is an agreement with MRO service provider Etihad Engineering to establish its own Abu Dhabi passenger-to-freighter conversion site for twin-engine Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft. IAI said the new conversion centre will use the airline’s maintenance centre in Abu Dhabi, and will offer cargo … [Read more...] about Catching up with IAI on cargo conversions and new orders
Liege Airport on gearing up for peak season
Liege Airport has been shortlisted once again for European Airport of the Year at this year’s PLA Awards after winning the award last year. In a recent interview, Payload Asia talks to Steven Verhasselt, commercial VP at LGG, as he gives his take on the current market situation, where the air cargo industry is headed, and how the airport is gearing up for another peak season. What are the challenges faced by air hubs given the wave of coronavirus cases seen across the globe, and how has Liege … [Read more...] about Liege Airport on gearing up for peak season