Newsletter - 21st April 2020

Daily News Updates / 21st April 2020

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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 ... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE

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... READ MORE