Is America’s airline industry headed for a major pilot shortage?
The aviation industry may have a major crisis on its hands, as the number of pilots needed to fly commercial airliners is dwindling. Between 2017 and 2036, about 640,000 new pilots will be needed to fly commercial airplanes worldwide, according to data released by Boeing Opens a New Window. (BA) in late July. Though most […]
Alaska Air Cargo recibe el primer 737-700 Freighter del mundo
Alaska Air Cargo, brazo logístico de Alaska Airlines, recibió el primer Boeing 737-700 Freighter del mundo, marcando el inicio de una nueva era en el sector de transporte de cargas. En la flota de la aerolínea, la aeronave sustituirá el 737-400 en las versiones combi y freighter, cuya retirada está prevista para octubre del próximo […]
Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Two 747-8 Freighters and Four 777-300ERs
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Qatar Airways announced an order today for two 747-8 Freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices. The orders were previously unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website. The airline also received the first of its 747-8 Freighters at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency […]
Ofrece Aeroméxico Cargo vuelos para traslado de ayuda
Derivado del sismo ocurrido el 19 de septiembre de 2017, Aeroméxico Cargo recibirá y transportará de manera gratuita en sus aviones artículos de primera necesidad como : Guantes desechables Gasas Punzos N. 18, 14, 16 20 y 22 Electrodos Llave de 3 vías Jeringas de 5 ml y 10 ml Cubrebocas Vendas 10 cm Cepillos […]
Florida airports open but cancellations linger after Irma
Most commercial airports in Florida reopened Tuesday, but activity was limited and hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed as the state recovered from Hurricane Irma. American Airlines said the storm forced it to cancel more than 5,000 flights over several days, cutting into revenue and profit. Miami International Airport said that some airline and […]
Azul Cargo Express comemora oito anos de atuação com recorde de 49% de crescimento de receita no 2º tri
No mês em que comemora oito anos de aniversário, a Azul Cargo Express, unidade de transporte de Cargas da Azul, registrou crescimento de 49% em sua receita no 2º tri de 2017, em comparação com o mesmo período de 2016. A empresa celebra ainda a expansão de sua rede de lojas, com a abertura de […]
All-cargo airline TACA Peru lands at Miami International Airport
A new all-cargo airline has touched down at Miami International Airport as the airport. TACA Peru on Aug. 16 began operating four weekly scheduled freighter flights on A330-200F aircraft between Miami and Lima, Santiago, Bogota, Medellin and Buenos Aires. The carrier arrives as MIA is increasing its freight tonnage. Miami-Dade Aviation Director Emilio T. González. […]
IATA wants to set new standards by developing CEIV for perishables sector
With the Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) concept gaining traction in the industry, IATA is looking at the viability of developing similar certification programmes for other commodities. In light of its recent and projected growth and the need for special processes, the perishables sector is one area under consideration, […]
ALTA and Turkish Airline strengthen relations
This month, ALTA"™s Industry Affairs Director Karolina Torres visited associate airline member Turkish Airline"™ headquarters in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines, a member of the Star Alliance, is one of 20 airlines with flights between Europe and the Latin American and Caribbean region, including Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Panama, and Venezuela. They contribute greatly to the economics […]
Lufthansa Cargo amplia exportações em Natal
O volume de cargas exportadas pelo Aeroporto de Natal poderá aumentar 10% com a troca do cargueiro MD-11, da Lufthansa Cargo, por um Boeing 777 a partir de setembro. O avião tem capacidade de carga de até 104 toneladas, transportadas em voos dominicais que partem da capital potiguar para Frankfurt, na Alemanha. O diretor de […]
