Travelport and Atriis launch NDC content: Travelport and Atriis announced that NDC content from Travelport+ is now available for corporate clients to book and service in the Atriis global travel platform. As part of the expanded agreement, Atriis clients have access to a broad range of Travelport’s multi-source content which also includes low-cost carrier (LCC), hotel and rental car content in addition to NDC. Business Travel Partners (BTP Group) is one of the first Atriis clients to begin offering Travelport’s NDC content to customers. Cees Bas, Chairman at BTP Group and Director at e-Business Travel added, “Our alliance with Atriis and Travelport is based on our shared commitment to create modern experiences for corporate travellers. Travelport’s NDC content will enable us to enhance bookings with greater personalization and more value for travellers.” Travelport’s collaboration with Atriis has been uniquely focused on providing Atriis-connected agents and corporate travellers a seamless experience when searching, comparing, booking and servicing NDC offers and fares. By combining each partner’s superior technology and industry expertise, the companies accelerated the delivery of Travelport’s retail-ready NDC content for Atriis’ corporate clients which is now live in the Atriis global travel platform.
Cargo.one offers CMA CGM AIR CARGO capacity: Cargo.one announced that CMA CGM AIR CARGO’s global capacity is now available for instant digital booking. As the air logistics division of CMA CGM Group — a global leader in sea, land, air, and logistics solutions — CMA CGM AIR CARGO brings an extensive network to freight forwarders. Forwarders in the United States, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Belgium, and Italy, can now use the most seamless and user-friendly method to quote and book CMA CGM AIR CARGO services around the clock. The global partnership delivers CMA CGM AIR CARGO access to cargo.one’s vast global footprint, and strong in-house digital sales expertise, gained from digitalizing sales for more than 60 airlines globally. Since April 2021, CMA CGM AIR CARGO has delivered strong air capacity options to complement its extensive maritime, ground and intermodal services. Leveraging modern facilities in Paris-Charles de Gaulles and a rapidly expanding fleet of all freighter aircraft, CMA CGM AIR CARGO offers forwarders high frequency, large capacity services from across Europe to important hubs in Asia Pacific. An extensive road feeder network linking its Paris hub with Milan-Malpensa, Amsterdam, Liege, Munich, and Frankfurt, ensures highly flexible and reliable capacity options. Additionally, CMA CGM AIR CARGO operates Transpacific routes connecting Greater China and North America.
Neste and DHL Group tighten collaboration to reduce emissions: To further strengthen their collaboration on reducing emissions in logistics, DHL Group and Neste have agreed to jointly evaluate how Neste’s renewable solutions such as renewable diesel, also known as “HVO100”, and sustainable aviation fuel can support DHL in its decarbonization targets in air and road transportation. DHL Group aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emission logistics by 2050. Interim targets by 2030 include electrifying two-thirds of last-mile delivery vehicles and increasing the share of more sustainable fuels across all transportation modes to more than 30 percent, which includes also the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Neste, as a leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, would support DHL Group in achieving these goals. To enable DHL Group to achieve its air transportation targets, the parties will develop a commercial model that would gradually lead to the offtake of around 300,000 tons of neat, i.e. unblended SAF per year from Neste by DHL Group by 2030 and enable the sale and purchase of additional volumes of SAF. At the same time, DHL Group and Neste will work together to explore using renewable diesel to support DHL in achieving its decarbonization targets in road transportation.
GE Aerospace Research joins the MIT Industrial Liaison Programme: With an eye to revolutionising travel in the skies and space, GE Aerospace Research, the central innovation hub for GE Aerospace, announced it has joined the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) coveted Industrial Liaison Program (MIT ILP). The agreement provides the company with a range of important benefits, including access to MIT’s researchers, who are among the best in the world. “GE Aerospace Research is excited to become a member in MIT’s ILP, which will enable us to connect with an abundance of top researchers and start-ups,” said Joseph Vinciquerra, Senior Director, GE Aerospace Research. “One major focus area will be AI, where we see a lot of synergy in areas like material discovery, better decision-making, and efforts to build more trust in AI.” The ILP connects leading companies from across multiple industries with MIT’s cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and world class expertise. As a member, GE Aerospace scientists and engineers will have unparalleled access to meet with MIT’s renowned faculty and researchers, attend exclusive conferences and workshops and gain insights into the latest advancements in the industry. In addition, this membership agreement provides access to the MIT Startup Exchange. Comprised of industry leaders emerging from the MIT ecosystem. GE Aerospace will look to forge new partnerships with MIT-connected startups to drive our key strategic initiatives forward.
FL Technics expands ops in the UAE: FL Technics is set to further expand its operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a new Line Maintenance Station at Dubai World Central (DWC)/Al Maktoum International Airport. This move solidifies the position of FL Technics LLC (UAE) as a trustworthy leader in aviation maintenance solutions in the Middle East. A growing number of airlines and freighter operations are transitioning from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to DWC. FL Technics has therefore strategically decided to open a new line maintenance station in DWC to support the growing demand for MRO services. According to the Dubai Government, the airport plans to ultimately increase its cargo capacity to 12 million tons per year within the next decade. “All freighters have been relocated from DXB to DWC due to the predominance of cargo traffic. In response, FL Technics is strategically positioning itself in the area to provide the necessary technical support to airlines. This expansion of operations represents a significant opportunity for us to serve a more extensive clientele within the UAE. FL Technics is ready to meet the challenges and opportunities presented by the UAE’s evolving aviation industry,” notes Arif Alameri, FL Technics LLC Managing Director.
ACR’s ELT 5000 wins FAA TSO approval: ACR Electronics is excited to announce that its ARTEX ELT 5000 (Emergency Locator Transmitter with Distress Tracking) has received FAA TSO C126c certification for installation into the leading manufacturer of transport aircraft in South America. The ACR ELT 5000 has reached a key milestone with receiving its second FAA Technical Standard Order (TSO) approval in as many months. This recent certification, after the previous approval from the largest US commercial aircraft manufacturer, now enables ACR to provide GADSS systems to two of the three leading manufacturers in the commercial aircraft industry. The ARTEX ELT 5000 has been designed to comply with the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) Global Aeronautical Distress and Safety System (GADSS) recommendations, European Union regulations, and other global civil aviation mandates. Under ICAO’s GADSS initiative, all commercial aircraft delivered from January 2025 must be equipped to autonomously report its location during distress conditions anywhere in the world.
CPaT announces new contract with DAT: CPaT Global, the world’s leading provider of distance learning for the airline and aviation industry, today announced they have been awarded a new contract with DAT. CPaT will provide DAT with pilot training products, including Aircraft Systems for the Airbus A320 and ATR72-500/600, as well as the FMS Skills Trainer, 3D Cockpit Trainer, and Walk Around Trainer for the A320. “We are excited to partner with DAT to support their pilot training programs,” said Capt. Greg Darrow, Vice President of Sales. “With CPaT’s industry-leading Aircraft Systems and Aircraft Procedures training for the Airbus A320 and ATR 72-500/600, DAT can enhance pilot competency through interactive, tailored learning. Our comprehensive courseware ensures pilots are not only proficient in aircraft systems, but also prepared for real-world operational challenges, reinforcing safety and efficiency in their training.” “At DAT, we are constantly seeking to be upfront with new ways of training our staff. CPaT Global provides us with state-of-the-art training products to keep our flight deck up to the highest standards,” said Robert Rungholm, CCO at DAT. DAT is headquartered in Vamdrup, Denmark.
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