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Cathay adds Munich, returns to Brussels

Cathay Pacific will add direct flights to Munich for the first time as well as returning to Brussels in summer 2025. The Munich service is set to launch on 16 June with four return flights per week, the airline’s second route to Germany alongside its daily service to Frankfurt. Cathay Pacific is the fourth Asian airline to start flying to Munich in the last three years. Direct flights between Hong Kong and ... [+]

Finishing touches for FedEx heavyweight hub in Europe

FedEx is finalizing a new €30 million, 22,200sq m building for handling heavyweight and freight consignments over 68kg at its Paris Roissy-Charles de Gaulle hub. Set to be fully operational in 2025, it is based on existing infrastructure and will comprise scanners and mobile weight measurement ... [+]

IAG Cargo appoints digital sales head

IAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the new role of head of digital sales. He will accelerate the carrier’s online offering and better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape. He has held various roles within IAG Cargo since 2018. [+]

Musical duo for Chapman Freeborn

Broker Chapman Freeborn has launched a European music and entertainment division, placing all operations under two new heads of department. Internal promotions see Paul Kindred appointed head of music and entertainment business development, while Chloe Phelps becomes head of music and entertainment charters. Kindred said: “Chapman ... [+]

Turkish launches second Oz route

Turkish Airlines launched its longest ever flight on 28 November, a four days a week schedule from Istanbul to Sydney. The route is operated by an Airbus A350-900, taking 19 hours for the 9,300-miles. In March 2024, the carrier launched flights to Melbourne, its first ... [+]

Cathay takes intelligent approach to terminal safety

Cathay Cargo Terminal says it has become the first in Hong Kong to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) with CCTV to enhance safety and security monitoring. Partnering AI-powered workplace safety specialist, with Intenseye, it is using advanced computer vision and AI algorithms to monitor safety and security ... [+]

ACS performs largest-ever rhino airlift

Air Charter Service has flown 39 white rhinoceroses from Windhoek, Namibia to Dallas in the largest ever relocation conservation project for the species, as well as the most rhinos ever to have flown on one aircraft.The project aims to conserve the endangered population and preserve ... [+]

Chapman Freeborn appoints IMEA president

Chapman Freeborn has appointed Linas Dovydenas as president, India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA). Dovydenas spent 16 years at Chapman Freeborn’s parent company , Avia Solutions Group, as chief executive and chief commercial officer roles before joining the charter broker arm in 2022. [+]

Formula 1 adds Qatar SAF deal

Formula 1 has signed a Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) programme with Qatar Airways, following its previously announced deal with DHL. The combined investment in the two programmes in 2024 will reduce emissions by over 8,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent), around 19% less than ... [+]

AI now a must for Big Pharma, says report

Artificial Intelligence and machine learning are shifting from being a ‘nice to have’ to a strategic necessity for the industry, according to a new report commissioned by the LogiPharma group. The 2024 LogiPharma AI Report, based on a survey of 100 European life sciences supply chain ... [+]