Singapore-headquartered Asia Cargo Network (ACN) has opened a new office in the United Kingdom with an inauguration on 7 September. The new London office will be jointly led by Marco Isaak, Group Chairman of Asia Cargo Network, and Hal Gamble from Plane Invest, who have established the joint venture ACN Aeroleasing, offering aviation leasing solutions. Asia Cargo Network said the new location provides convenient access to major financial districts and international airports and will … [Read more...] about Asia Cargo Network opens new leasing office in the UK
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BBN Airlines Indonesia takes off with cargo service
BBN Airlines Indonesia, a subsidiary of ACMI specialist Avia Solutions Group, has started offering commercial services after it obtained the airline operator certificate issued (AOC) on 31 August. The AOC, awarded by the Directorate of Airworthiness and Aircraft Operations of Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation, will enable the startup cargo airline to provide ACMI services, air charter flights and air freight services. BBN Airlines Indonesia will initially operate two Boeing 737-800Fs … [Read more...] about BBN Airlines Indonesia takes off with cargo service
Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
Challenge Group is enhancing its overall capacity and operational flexibility to better serve its customers worldwide with the arrival of the B767-300BDSF (BEDEK Special Freighter by IAI) aircraft to its growing fleet. The move comes as the airline is trying to diversify its fleet given evolving market demands and specific customer requirements. Challenge said the ‘increased adaptability will pave the way for exploring new markets, including short and medium-haul routes within the EU, the … [Read more...] about Challenge Group adapts fleet with B767-300BDSF
Indonesia’s Express Cargo Airlines starts operations
Express Cargo Airlines has gained its domestic, non-scheduled Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) in Indonesia and started commercial flight operations on 13 August. The carrier is one of three cargo start-ups launching in Indonesia this year, alongside BBN Airlines Indonesia and Raindo United Services, each with a single B737-800(BCF). Express Cargo Airlines operates a single B737-300(F), PK-ECA (MSN 24789), based out of Jakarta Soekarno-Hatta, and a Cessna (single turboprop) C208EX Grand … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Express Cargo Airlines starts operations
Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD
Unilode Aviation Solutions has renewed its partnership with container and pallet supplier AviusULD, formerly known as Safran Cabin Cargo, with a 5-year contract. The two companies have been partners for more than 15 years with more than half of Unilode’s ULD fleet of 160,000 supplied by AviusULD. With the long-term agreement, AviusULD will continue to supply Unilode with containers and pallets, promising an even greater level of flexibility in terms of ULD types, volumes … [Read more...] about Unilode signs 5-year deal with supplier AviusULD
Jettainer names new innovation chief
Jettainer believes that staying innovative and leveraging the latest technology is crucial to ensure efficient ULD management, and the company has established a new department and brought in Christine Klemmer as chief innovation officer. Christine Klemmer joined Jettainer in 2019 and was instrumental in developing the ULD sharing platform skypooling. Throughout her career, she has held several international management positions in air cargo where she was responsible for business … [Read more...] about Jettainer names new innovation chief