In conjunction with heyworld logistics provider and CB Customs Broker, Lufthansa Cargo AG is looking to grow its e-commerce business. In the process it is looking to establish Frankfurt Airport as a global e-commerce hub. “We clearly experience and see eCommerce as a growth market,” said Ashwin Bhat, CEO of Lufthansa Cargo. “A decisive success
Global tonnages appear to have stabilised in the last week of April, following a mid-month increase after dropping sharply at the end of March and declining for several previous weeks, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data, with rates also stabilizing and even slightly rising after a period of decline. However, following
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has published the first proposal world-wide for the assessment of the noise generated by air taxis, addressing one of the top societal concerns relating to this new mode of urban transport. The Environmental Protection Technical Specifications (EPTS) are applicable to electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft powered by
Panasonic Avionics, a supplier of in-flight entertainment and connectivity systems (IFEC), and HEAR360, a leader in advanced audio solutions, have announced an agreement to bring Spatial Audio – a 3-D theatrical surround sound experience – to airline passengers. Now all in-flight entertainment (IFE) content, whether live or on demand, including movies, music, live television, sporting
MRO providers such as AJW Technique are an integral part of the aviation supply chain. They provide the maintenance, repair, and overhaul services necessary to keep aircraft in safe and airworthy condition. MROs work closely with operators to ensure flight planning is impeccable and service delivery seamless. In this partnership, aircraft parts pedigree, provenance on
Global air cargo tonnages and average rates appear to have stabilised since mid-April after declining for several weeks, according to the latest weekly figures from WorldACD Market Data. Following a sharp drop in chargeable weight in the first full week of April, and a continuing slow slide in worldwide average rates since February, figures for
Negotiators for the EU have agreed to decarbonise the air travel sector through the stimulation of the region’s green aviation fuel market. The agreement, known as the ReFuelEU Aviation proposal will have to be approved by EU countries before it can become law, though this should be a formality. The new rules will require aviation
Boeing has signed a new partnering agreement with Korean industry to expand joint research and development activities and further develop critical aviation technologies. Boeing, the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT), and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), will collaborate on advanced production systems for commercial aircraft manufacturing, urban air mobility, aerospace
IBA’s Aviation Industry Barometer for March 2023 found that Asia-Pacific airline capacity reached 83% of 2019 ASKs in March 2023 – a jump of 27% in the first quarter of this year. In addition, data from IBA’s Insight aviation intelligence platform showed that in March the monthly global passenger capacity reached 92% pre-pandemic ASKs, an
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has thrown out legally filed complaints by airlines relating to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol’s (Schiphol Airport) adjusted charges that became effective on April 1, 2023. The complaints were based on such problems as long lines at security checkpoints in 2022, which were primarily as a result of staff
