American Airlines Cargo today announces that John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) have joined its list of US stations certified by IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics, or CEIV Pharma. The certifications underscore the carrier’s commitment to quality in Life Sciences handling as the [...] The post American Airlines Cargo Enhances Cold-Chain Network With Expansion of CEIV Pharma Certification appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

From January 1, 2025, Lufthansa Cargo will include the rising costs of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) due to regulatory environmental requirements in the price index of its existing Airfreight Surcharge (ASC). For departures from European Union (EU) countries, a mandatory SAF blending rate of initially two percent will apply from 2025. Countries outside the EU [...] The post Lufthansa Cargo Includes Additional Costs for SAF Quotas In the Price Index of the Airfreight Surcharge appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

Starting from January 2025, Swissport will mandate the purchase of electric-powered variants for many vehicle categories. This move further speeds up the transition of its Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet from diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles to electric units. Swissport International, the global leader in aviation ground services, is present at almost 300 airports worldwide. It [...] The post Swissport Accelerates Shift to Electric Vehicles appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

BioNatur Plastics has recognized Worldwide Flight Services’ (WFS) commitment to sustainability and honored Stephanie Peacock, Director of Sourcing & Supply in North America at WFS, with its first ‘Pioneer Award’ for inspiring the introduction of biodegradable plastic products into the global air cargo industry. Since WFS became the launch customer for BioNatur Plastics’ biodegradable stretch [...] The post BioNatur Honors WFS for Pioneering the Use of Biodegradable Plastics in the Global Air Cargo Industry appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

dnata, a leading global air, and travel services provider has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide quality inflight catering services to ITA Airways from its facilities at Los Angeles International (LAX) and San Francisco International (SFO) airports. dnata’s highly trained teams will produce and uplift more than 200,000 meals annually to ensure a world-class [...] The post dnata Wins Multi-year Contract with ITA Airways in the USA appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

Network Cargo Management has been appointed as the GSSA for JetBlue in New York, effective June 1, 2024. Ken Joseph, NCM’s Sales Manager based in New York, said, “I am happy to confirm that NCM has been appointed as JetBlue’s GSSA in both the New York, JFK, and Newark, EWR regions to sell their air [...] The post Network Cargo Management Appointed as GSSA for JetBlue in New York appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

Worldwide Flight Services (WFS), a member of the SATS Group, has been selected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to operate a new Centralized Examination Station (CES) at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). WFS has been awarded a five-year contract by CBP, one of the world’s largest law enforcement organizations and [...] The post CBP Select WFS to Operate the First Centralized Air Cargo Examination Station at JFK appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

Qatar Airways Cargo has once again assisted Animal Defenders International, this time by transporting six young lions from the illegal wildlife trade to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg. Known as the “Kuwait 6,” the males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dhubiya and Aziza were cared for at Kuwait Zoo. Kuwait government officials contacted [...] The post Qatar Airways Cargo and Animal Defenders International Transport Six Young Lions Home to Africa appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

American Airlines Cargo announces a strategic partnership with CargoAi, a leading digital enabler in the air cargo industry. This collaboration will elevate airfreight booking capabilities on CargoMART, CargoAi’s cutting-edge platform for freight management, by adding the carrier’s extensive network. Through this partnership, American Airlines Cargo will begin to seamlessly integrate into CargoMART, offering freight forwarders [...] The post American Airlines Cargo Partners With CargoAi to Enhance Online Booking appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more

Korean Air has unveiled new eco-friendly uniforms for its maintenance, aerospace, cargo, and ground handling employees. Scheduled for rollout starting April 1, the renewed uniforms have been designed to accommodate the airline’s diverse staff. The new uniforms prioritize safety and functionality. Specialized fabrics mitigate risks of electrical accidents, and the new design allows for the [...] The post Korean Air to Roll Out Eco-Friendly Uniforms for Maintenance, Aerospace and Cargo Teams appeared first on Metropolitan Airport News ..read more