HEATHROW CARGO TERMINAL Industry leaders have called for infrastructure changes as the airport has seen cargo volumes increase 10 percent in just one year, leading to congestion, delays and an inability to reach the airport's cargo center, according to multiple media reports. London's Heathrow Airport has long struggled with cargo congestion and
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Deutsche Post DHL ups Q3 profits, revenues
Frank Appel was December 2016 voted to continue as Deutsche Post-DHL group chief executive until October 2022. He was credited with shaping the group’s Strategy 2015, which has effectively unlocked the company’s revenue and profit potential. Photo: The Loadstar The Bonn, Germany-based parcel carrier and logistics provider recorded net profits of
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Emirates profit rises despite Mideast tensions, oil price
LONDON (AP) — Airline group Emirates says its half-year profit and revenue rose as business steadily grew despite geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The Dubai-based company said its net profit rose 77 percent to 2.3 billion dirhams ($631 million) in the six months through September. Revenue rose 6 percent to
Boeing signs deal to sell 300 planes worth $37 billion to China
Boeing facilities are seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 22, 2016. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo A Boeing statement said the agreement includes "orders and commitments" to buy the aircraft, but it did not give a further breakdown... Beijing (Fox) - Boeing signed an agreement on Thursday (November 9, 3017) to sell 300
Air New Zealand tracking technology delivers worldwide visibility [VIDEO]
Air-New-Zealand-787-9-landing New Zealand’s national carrier is installing more than 5,500 Bluetooth tags on its cargo containers, pallets and unit load devices (ULDs), as well as more than 100 readers at 29 airports for which it provides cargo services around the world. The technology is provided by Core Transport Technologies, which installs its low-energy
FedEx to be launch customer for new ATR production freighter
The deal will make FedEx the launch customer of ATR’s first production freighter aircraft Aircraft manufacturer, ATR, has signed an agreement with FedEx for the purchase of thirty ATR 72-600 production freighters, with options to increase the order to fifty. ATR42 ATR72 Large Cargo Door Freighter Conversions. [Video] The deal will make FedEx the
Uber and NASA plan to launch flying cars in Los Angeles in 2020
Uber's 'flying cars' could arrive in LA by 2020 — and here's what it'll be like to ride one - The Verge The ride-sharing company is reaching for the sky with its plans for UberAir. Watch video. Is ride-sharing in the air just pie in the sky? Uber doesn't think so. The car-hailing company announced a
Air Peace Secures IATA Certification
Air Peace B737-300 taxing at Sokoto Airport Lagos – Air Peace has officially received the membership certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its office in Lagos. The airline's Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Allen Onyema, assured air travellers of the carrier's dedication to safe and comfortable flight of operations. During the presentation of the