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Daily News Updates  ·  21 April 2020
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21 April 2020

Emirates SkyCargo scales up network and operations for transport of essential commodities
Airlines

Emirates SkyCargo scales up network and operations for transport of essential commodities

 Carrier now operating scheduled cargo flights to more than 50 destinations globallywith multiple weekly frequencies Operating increasing number of charters to transport rel...

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AirAsia launches transparent tracking blockchain network Freightchain for air cargo
Technology

AirAsia launches transparent tracking blockchain network Freightchain for air cargo

The logistics arm of AirAsia Group Teleport recently announced the launch of Freightchain, a blockchain-powered cargo booking System. Freightchain is a digital network built on di...

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Boeing Activates Airlift Capabilities for First COVID-19 Transport Mission
Airlines

Boeing Activates Airlift Capabilities for First COVID-19 Transport Mission

- Partnered with FIRST Robotics Founder Dean Kamen to bring personal protective equipment (PPE) to healthcare professionals in the U.S.- Deployed 737-700 from corporate fleet...

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SpiceJet operates its first China freighter flight
Airlines

SpiceJet operates its first China freighter flight

SpiceJet has operated its first-ever B737 freighter flight to China carrying Covid-19 related essential medical supplies from Shanghai to Hyderabad. The airline said the flight...

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Schiphol cargo market increased by 3.2%
Airports

Schiphol cargo market increased by 3.2%

Traffic and transport figures for March 2020 The number of flights to and from Schiphol in March fell by 36.8% to a total of 25,155. The number of travellers arriving, departin...

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Swissport Appoints Thierry Miremont to Head its Belgian Ground Handling and Cargo Business
People

Swissport Appoints Thierry Miremont to Head its Belgian Ground Handling and Cargo Business

Swissport appointed Thierry Miremont as CEO of Swissport Belgium. He assumed his role on April 9 and oversees the airport ground services and cargo handling business of Swissport ...

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Brussels Airlines parent company amends board of directors
Airlines

Brussels Airlines parent company amends board of directors

SN Airholding, parent company of Brussels Airlines has recently made changes to its board of directors. Jan Smets, former governor of the National Bank of Belgium and member of...

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ACL Airshop announces MD Asia Pacific
People

ACL Airshop announces MD Asia Pacific

ACL Airshop LLC has appointed Mark Edwards as managing director of its Asia Pacific Region and its affiliate entities in Singapore and throughout Asia. Edwards, who i...

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Hactl steps up war on Coronavirus
Airlines

Hactl steps up war on Coronavirus

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) – Hong Kong’s largest independent cargo handler – has stepped up its war on COVID-19 with the installation of thermal cameras i...

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport handles 5200 tonnes export and 3324 tonnes import, during the national lockdown
Airports

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport handles 5200 tonnes export and 3324 tonnes import, during the national lockdown

With the recent directive by the Government of India to suspend all commercial passenger flights to curb the spread of the virus, GVK MIAL managing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Int...

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London Biggin Hill Airport Open for Essential Cargo Flights
Airlines

London Biggin Hill Airport Open for Essential Cargo Flights

As part of the national transport infrastructure, London Biggin Hill Airport remains fully operational in line with UK government guidelines to support the network of cargo operat...

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Jettainer Provides ULDs For Repatriation- And Cargo Flights.
Airlines

Jettainer Provides ULDs For Repatriation- And Cargo Flights.

Worldwide air traffic is affected by the measures to contain COVID-19 in an unprecedented way and is a major challenge for everyone involved. The right unit load devices (ULDs) ar...

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