SAS appoints Anko van der Werff to its board of directors 
SAS has appointed Anko van der Werff to its board of directors, as well as into the role of president and chief executive – effective from mid-July 2021. Van der Werff currently leads the airline group at Avianca Holdings in Colombia. SAS also appointed Karl Sandlund, chief commercial officer at S... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Smith joins WFS as UK commercial director
Jennifer Smith has joined Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) as UK Commercial Director – Cargo & Ground Handling. She brings extensive commercial experience to this newly-created post having previously spent 20 years in regional cargo sales management roles with Continental Airlines, America... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Saudi Ports Authority collaborates with IBM to launch pilot program
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot program, introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform for its employees across Saudi Arabia. IBM Digital – Nation is an online learning and innovation platform. The initiative by Mawani also supports Saudi Arabia... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Swisslog to host virtual automation tour for its prominent customer sites this year
Intralogistics expert Swisslog is set to host an around-the-world automation tour of some of its most prominent customer sites this year. Several big names are already billed as part of the World Automation Tour 2021 line-up, with further tour dates to be announced throughout the year. Each show wil... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Yeepeey launches eGrocery app for customers to shop from home
The newly launched eGrocery app Yeepeey is offering users the opportunity to shop from neighbourhood grocery stores, supermarkets, and hypermarkets from the comfort of their homes or offices by paying the same prices and enjoying the same promotions and discounts as displayed in the store. Yeepeey, ... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Finnair Cargo expands its digital booking capabilities
Finnair Cargo has expanded its digital booking capabilities by listing its capacity on online booking portal WebCargo. The airline will initially be available to WebCargo customers in the US and Europe. WebCargo said the move reflects an overall increase in the adoption of digital technologies due t... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
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Renault launches custom-built model trucks in the Middle East
Renault Trucks has announced the launch of a new custom-built model, the Renault Truck T X-64, in the Middle East. The new model is set to appeal to customers looking for cost-efficient trucks that feature European quality and deliver an optimized total cost of ownership and standard warranty. The R... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
Air Cargo system still remains under ‘significant strain’ as it bounces back in April
Global air cargo demand bounced back into growth in April after a -3% dip in March, with high load factors keeping the international airfreight system under significant strain as the traditional surge in summer capacity has so far failed to materialize for a second consecutive year, say industry ana... » read more (via aircargoupdate.com)
NG Eagle: Nigeria will Qatar Airways für Nationalairline gewinnen 
Nach der Pleite der privaten nigerianischen Fluglinie Arik Air fällt eine der größten Airlines des Landes weg. Der Lufttransport ist für das Land mit 206 Millionen Einwohnern aber sehr wichtig. Daher will der Staat nun eine neue Fluggesellschaft gründen. Auch einen Namen für die neue Nationala... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Reizigers naar Portugal na aankomst niet meer in quarantaine 
DEN HAAG – Goed nieuws voor Nederlandse reizigers naar Portugal: bij aankomst in het Zuid-Europese land is het niet langer noodzakelijke om in (thuis)quarantaine te gaan. Dat heeft het ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken zaterdag bekendgemaakt. Reizigers met het vliegtuig moeten …The post... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Aeroflot und Air Serbia mit mehr Codeshare-Flügen
Die beiden Fluggesellschaften haben eine Vereinbarung zur Erweiterung ihrer bestehenden Codeshare-Partnerschaft unterzeichnet. Demnach werden die serbische und die russische nationale Fluggesellschaft auf zusätzlichen Flügen auf der Strecke Belgrad – Moskau die Codes des jeweils anderen hinz... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Konfrontation bei Airbus, BER bekommt Chefin, Wechsel bei der VC
Das wöchentliche airliners.de-[Personalmanagement-Briefing](https://www.airliners.de/thema/briefing... » read more (via airliners.de)
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KLM en Delta schalen route Schiphol – New York JFK op
SCHIPHOL – KLM en joint-venture partner Delta Air Lines gaan weer vaker op de route tussen Schiphol en New York JFK vliegen. Vrijdag vierde KLM nog de 75ste verjaardag van haar lijnvluchten naar de Amerikaanse metropool. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws…The post KLM en Delta schalen route Schip... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
Südsudan: Antonov An-26 verliert Propeller mitten im Flug
Im August 2020 stürzte eine Antonov An-26 im Südsudan ab. Das Flugzeug von South West Aviation verunglückte kurz nach dem Start in der Hauptstadt Juba. Von sechs Passagieren und drei Crew-Mitgliedern an Bord überlebte damals nur ein einziger Fluggast. Nun kam es erneut zu einem Zwischenfall mit ... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Aerion staakt ontwikkeling supersonische zakenjets
RENO – Het Amerikaanse Aerion staakt per direct de ontwikkeling van de supersonische AS2-zakenjet en heft zichzelf op. Het door miljardair Robert Bass opgerichte bedrijf is het niet gelukt om voldoende financiering binnen te halen voor de voortzetting van het …The post Aerion staakt ont... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
ATRAN Airlines to lease two more 737-800BCFs from GECAS
ATRAN Airlines has taken delivery of a 737-800 Boeing Converted freighter (BCF) from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and a second is slated to deliver later this month to the scheduled express cargo carrier, which is part of the Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Group. These aircraft join the two 737-80... » read more (via stattimes.com)
Grüner Populismus
Der Wahlkampf hat begonnen und schon blüht der Populismus. Im Mittelpunkt steht immer der "böse" F... » read more (via airliners.de)
Trump wekt zijn oude Boeing 757 weer tot leven
NEW YORK – Trumps bekendste privévliegtuig, de Trump Force One Boeing 757, wordt na ruim twee jaar stilstand weer tot leven gewekt. De ex-president heeft vrijdag bekendgemaakt dat het toestel een grote opknapbeurt krijgt en uiterlijk eind dit jaar terug …The post Trump wekt zijn oude B... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)
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Geldnot: Überschalljet-Entwickler Aerion steht vor dem Aus
Kürzlich sprach das amerikanische Unternehmen bereits vom Bau eines großen Passagierflugzeuges – nachdem es zuvor an der Entwicklung eines Überschall-Businesjets gearbeitet hatte. Jetzt aber steckt Aerion in finanziellen Schwierigkeiten. Dies berichtet das Portal Air Current. Der Entwic... » read more (via aerotelegraph.com)
Airbus begint assemblage eerste A321XLR
HAMBURG – Airbus is begonnen met de structurele assemblage van de eerste A321XLR, door de achterste en centrale rompdelen te monteren. Martin Schnoor, die de ontwikkeling van dit type leidt, spreekt over een “belangrijke mijlpaal voor het A321XLR-programma”. Source: Luchtvaartnieuws&hellip... » read more (via cargomagazine.nl)