RINA approves first MR Tanker to exceed IMO 2050 targets using fossil fuels 
Piraeus, Greece—RINA has announced the Approval in Principle (AiP) of Swedish designer FKAB Marine Design’s hydrogen powered MR Tanker, the first AiP design using currently viable technology and fuels that achieves IMO 2050 targets. Conceived by the class society and designed by FKAB, the pr... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
IATA hails progress in opening the world to travel
GENEVA, Switzerland—The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the increasing momentum towards re-opening of borders and relaxation of travel restrictions as COVID-19 moves into the endemic phase. An IATA survey of travel restrictions for the world’s top 50 air travel market... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
TIACA welcomes 6 new members to the Board
MIAMI, Florida—The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) says six new members have been elected by the Trustees to serve on the Board of Directors, expanding industry expertise of the body. The new Board members bring a wealth of experience from the airport, airline and handling sectors.... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Tobias Bartz takes over as new CEO & Chairman of Rhenus Group
HOLZWICKEDE, Germany—The Supervisory Board of Rhenus SE & Co. KG has named Tobias Bartz as the new CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Rhenus Group effective 01 April 2022. The 57-year-old Klemens Rethmann who has stepped down from his post as Rhenus CEO since 2008 will focus on his ta... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Mesfin Tasew is new CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group
Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA—The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has named Mesfin Tasew Bekele as the new Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group effective 23 March 2022. Mesfin succeeds former CEO of the Airline group, Tewolde GebreMariam, whose early retirement request due t... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Russland lockert Corona-Regeln und will Luftverkehr mit "freundlichen" Ländern 
Moskau erlaubt nach Corona wieder Flugverkehr mit 52 "freundlichen" Ländern. Ob ab dem 9. April abe... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Emirates SkyCargo flies over 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines
Dubai, UAE—Emirates SkyCargo has transported more than 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines, a historic milestone within a span of 18 months since the vaccines were first rolled out in October 2022 following the World Health Organization’s approval of its use against the Coronavirus. More than 4... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Amerijet turns to SmartKargo’s cloud-based system
Miami, FLORIDA—Amerijet International Airlines has replaced its legacy cargo system with SmartKargo’s cloud-based system which offers scalability and greater efficiency as well as a streamlined user experience. The new online system enables the airline’s customers greater flexibility to view p... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Etihad Cargo posts 49% revenue growth in 2021
Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, posted a record revenue growth of 49 percent in 2021, continuing to outperform expectations with a 27 percent year-on-year increase in freight carried, contributing towards 55 percent of the Group’s revenue... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Flüge im Auftrag der Regierung: Moskau rettet Volga-Dnepr mit Großauftrag
Der Bewegungsradius ist ziemlich eingeschränkt. Die mit Boeing-Jets fliegenden Töchter Air Bridge Cargo und Atran mussten ihren Betrieb ebenso einstellen, wie die deutsche Tochter Cargologic Germany. Mutter Volga-Dnepr kann mit ihren Antonov An-124 und Ilyushin Il-76 nur noch Ziele im Inland und b... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Seafrigo Group strengthens brand on air cargo with Seafrigo General Cargo
Le Havre, FRANCE—Seafrigo says it has streamlined its service offerings and strengthened its identity by rebranding Maison Jamein, the oldest freight forwarder in Le Havre and well-known for its general cargo activities since 1831, into Seafrigo General Cargo. Seafrigo said rebranding is the first... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Fraports Auslandprobleme, Friedrichhafens Insolvenzende und Branchensorgen um "Fit for 55"
Das wöchentliche airliners.de-[Wirtschafts-Briefing](https://www.airliners.de/thema/briefing). Dies... » read more (via airliners.de)
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Gebrüder Weiss affirms economic & environmental benefits of using hydrogen trucks
ALTENRHEIN, Switzerland/LAUTERACH, Austria—After a year of careful use and scrutiny, the transport and logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss gave the first hydrogen truck in its fleet a good interim report. The company said its Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell stationed in Altenrhein (Switzerland) is... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Erster Airbus A320 Neo: Warum die D-AENA von Eurowings die D-AENA ist
Es wurde als Aeropuertos Españoles y Navegación Aérea gegründet. Heute kennt man es allerdings nur noch unter der Abkürzung Aena. Das mehrheitlich staatliche Unternehmen betreibt die 46 Flughäfen Spaniens. Hatte Eurowings den spanischen Flughafenbetreiber im Kopf, als sie ihrem ersten Airbus A... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Russland will wieder Flugverkehr mit 52 «befreundeten Ländern»
Russland wird Beschränkungen für den Flugverkehr mit 52 Ländern ab dem 9. April aufheben. Dies sei Teil des Abbaus von Covid-19-Restriktionen, sagte Premierminister Michail Mischustin. Es gehe dabei um «befreundete Länder». Gemeint sind solche Staaten, die sich nicht den Sanktionen gegen Russ... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Maersk inaugurates first Integrated Logistics Centre in Dubai
Dubai, UAE—Maersk Kanoo UAE, an integrator of container logistics, has inaugurated its first Integrated Logistics Centre in Dubai, UAE, at DP World’s leading trade and logistics hub, Jafza. The Maersk Integrated Logistics Centre was inaugurated by Richard Morgan, Regional Managing Director, Maer... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Cavotec divests airports business to Fernweh Group
DUBAI, UAE—Global engineering group headquartered in Switzerland, Cavotec, announced it has divested its airports business to US-based investment company Fernweh Group which is focused on the mid-and small-cap industrial sectors. Cavotec said the newly-acquired airports business will operate under... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Munich Airport welcomes nonstop long haul intercontinental flights
MUNICH, Germany—For the first time, Munich Airport is welcoming non-stop flights from Munich to Rio de Janeiro and San Diego, California and also again to Bangkok via Lufthansa Airlines’ highly attractive summer intercontinental long-haul flights program out of the Bavarian state. Mumbai, Toront... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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DHL and Singapore Airlines ink new agreement to expand partnership
SINGAPORE—DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has entered into a Crew and Maintenance agreement (CM) with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to deploy five Boeing 777 freighters. This agreement marks a further step in DHL Express’ expansion of its intercontinent... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Air Canada expands initiatives to support Ukraine
MONTREAL, Canada—Air Canada says it will be donating $10 for every booking made on aircanada.com to support Ukraine relief aid, with a total donation of up to $250,000. This $250,000 donation will complement the $170,000 contribution recently made by Air Canada’s employees and the Air Canada... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)