Sonoco ThermoSafe, a unit of Sonoco, one of the largest global providers of temperature assurance packaging, announced that Pegasus ULD will be the first advanced passive temperature control container (TCC) to fly on American Airlines Cargo.
Pegasus ULD is the world’s first FAA and EASA-approved advanced passive bulk temperature-controlled aircraft certified container for shipping pharmaceutical & life science products, which enables it to speed through international air freight handling and customs processes at the lowest possible cost, says an official release from Sonoco. “The FAA-approved Pegasus ULD telemetry system provides real-time, cloud-based data on payload and ambient temperature and key environmental factors, synchronised with GPS location.”
The addition marks a shift in the industry to using non-active containers for air cargo, which was previously the preferred choice. Technology has advanced and the pharmaceutical industry’s confidence in advanced passive containers has increased.
Eric Mathieu, Managing Director, Customer Experience, American Airlines Cargo says: “it’s important we stay ahead with innovations to offer our customers, like the Pegasus ULD. As the only passive TCC in our container fleet, we believe it offers a sustainable, cost-effective choice.” Bourji Mourad, Director, Global Leasing and Market Development, Bulk Rental Group, Sonoco ThermoSafe adds: “We’re delighted that our global lease agreement and partnership with American Airlines Cargo are bringing pharmaceutical and life science companies and their logistics providers the opportunity to ship time and temperature sensitive products sustainably and more cost-effectively, all the while having reliable temperature control with the Pegasus ULD.”
The Pegasus ULD will be available throughout the growing American Airlines Cargo network globally, including their two recently CEIV certified stations, New York and San Juan.
