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ATSG Expands Operations in the Amazon Air Network

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måndag, maj 6, 2024

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), a leading provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation and related services, today announced an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services LLC in the Amazon Air network by the end of 2024.

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  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATSG), a leading provider of medium wide-body cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation and related services, today announced an agreement to operate ten additional Boeing 767 freighters for Amazon.com Services LLC in the Amazon Air network by the end of 2024.
  • The operating agreement through which ATSG’s airlines operate those aircraft will be extended to May 2029, with extension rights for five additional years.
  • “We’re pleased to further expand our leading role in the Amazon Air network that we started in 2016,” said Joe Hete, Chairman and CEO of ATSG.
  • This expanded and extended operating agreement is a testament to the dependability of our employees and the reliability we bring to the Amazon Air network,” Hete said.

DTG Launches Caster Deck PowerStation to Safely Mobilize and Accelerate Air Freight Load-Planning Processes

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tisdag, april 23, 2024

The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.

Key Points: 
  • The DTG Caster Deck PowerStation was designed for the air cargo fleet for the world’s largest ecommerce provider, Amazon Air.
  • “Cargo, logistics and freight companies are continually looking for ways to be more efficient with their load-planning processes,” said Steve Shaheen, DTG CEO and co-founder.
  • “DTG Caster Deck PowerStations deployed at several Amazon Air cargo decks have accelerated the load planning process while also greatly improving worker safety while operating on top of caster deck systems.
  • DTG Caster Deck PowerStations accelerate and improve that process by enabling data to be collected and entered in real-time as cargo is prepared for aircraft loading.

Zeevo Group’s Client Success Team Gets Boost With New Member Megan King

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tisdag, april 9, 2024

Zeevo Group LLC ("Zeevo"), an operations, finance, and information technology consulting services firm, welcomed Megan King as a new member of its Client Success Team.

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  • Zeevo Group LLC ("Zeevo"), an operations, finance, and information technology consulting services firm, welcomed Megan King as a new member of its Client Success Team.
  • "With her extensive network of relationships with aircraft leasing companies, airlines, manufacturers, and maintenance service providers, she is the perfect fit for our Client Success Team."
  • King joins Zeevo from Smithbucklin following a ten-year-plus tenure at the association management company that delivers management and specialized services to trade and professional associations.
  • "I am thrilled and honored to be joining the elite team at Zeevo," said Megan King, a newly appointed consultant of Zeevo Group.

Pandion Secures $41.5M in Series B Funding, Announces New Executive Team Members to Accelerate the Growth of its Residential Parcel Delivery Network

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024

Pandion , the parcel network designed for e-commerce residential delivery and founded by Amazon Air founder Scott Ruffin, today announced a $41.5 million Series B funding round led by Revolution Growth.

Key Points: 
  • Pandion , the parcel network designed for e-commerce residential delivery and founded by Amazon Air founder Scott Ruffin, today announced a $41.5 million Series B funding round led by Revolution Growth.
  • Pandion will use the new funding to accelerate the growth of its residential parcel delivery network, including building new technology offerings, expanding its geographic reach, and increasing delivery speed for customers like Saks Fifth Avenue.
  • As part of the funding, Kristin Gunther, partner at Revolution Growth, will join Pandion’s board of directors.
  • At a time when retailers are diversifying their carrier portfolios and searching for options beyond the parcel duopoly, Pandion can offer a more flexible and responsive shipping network.

Nexus Search Partners Lands Amazon, Microsoft Vet to Join Burgeoning Executive Search Practice

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tisdag, januari 23, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nexus Search Partners, a purpose-driven executive search and advisory firm that prioritizes inclusion, diversity and equity (ID&E) in the workplace, has announced that Sean Kelley, a former Amazon and Microsoft executive who pioneered the development of inclusive talent strategies and military veteran transition programs, will join Nexus as a senior partner. His nationally recognized expertise will elevate the firm's robust consultative offerings across a number of verticals, including technology, consumer products, financial services, private equity and venture capital and life sciences.

Key Points: 
  • Kelley joins Nexus as a cross-functional global leader who brings operational and executive-level insights to the Charlotte-based firm.
  • As the founder of Sage&Sea Ventures, Kelley is an active angel investor and advisor for bioscience and human resources tech/talent start-ups led by diverse founders.
  • His perspective and passion for leveling the playing field for underestimated talent – particularly veterans – and creating opportunities at the executive level align seamlessly with Nexus' core values.
  • My life's work parallels Nexus' mission to create opportunities for diverse leaders at the executive level, and I'm excited to spark candidate-centric, systemic change in the executive search industry."

CVG Gears Up for New Aircraft Mechanic School

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måndag, april 17, 2023

ERLANGER, Ky., April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FEAM Aero, the largest leading provider of aircraft line maintenance services in the United States, has partnered with Epic Flight Academy to build a new aircraft mechanic training facility at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). A groundbreaking ceremony for the new facility took place on April 17, 2023. Attendees included local, state, and federal government officials, representatives from Ohio and Northern Kentucky economic development groups, executives from CVG, FEAM Aero and the Epic Flight Academy.

Key Points: 
  • Demand is high for aircraft mechanic positions in the Cincinnati region.
  • Aircraft maintenance company, FEAM Aero, has a prominent hangar on CVG's campus and is in the process of building a large second hangar at CVG.
  • "Partnering with educational institutions to prepare students for a career in aviation is a priority for us at CVG," said Candace McGraw, CEO, CVG.
  • "We are very proud of our FAA-certified aircraft mechanic training," said Josh Rawlins, COO of Epic Flight Academy.

ATSG Selects Paul Chase as New Chief Commercial Officer

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måndag, november 21, 2022

Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) today announced that Paul Chase, an experienced air cargo industry executive, will assume Mike Bergers responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer when Berger transitions to Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 5, 2022.

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  • Air Transport Services Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:ATSG) today announced that Paul Chase, an experienced air cargo industry executive, will assume Mike Bergers responsibilities as Chief Commercial Officer when Berger transitions to Chief Strategy Officer, effective December 5, 2022.
  • Chase will assume responsibility for sales, marketing strategy and execution for the ATSG family of companies.
  • Berger has accepted the newly created position of Chief Strategy Officer, responsible for the analysis and development of new ventures consistent with ATSGs global business strategy.
  • ATSG, through its leasing and airline subsidiaries, is the world's largest owner and operator of converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft.

Amazon Begins Daily Cargo Service at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport

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torsdag, november 17, 2022

MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amazon Air launched daily cargo service today at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT). The inaugural flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) arrived early Thursday morning. Amazon Air will begin with one daily Boeing 767-300 flight.

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  • The new cargo facility will more than double the amount of cargo warehouse space at the Airport.
  • MANCHESTER, N.H., Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Amazon Air launched daily cargo service today at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT).
  • MHT is recognized as a top 50 cargo airport in the United States and has seen several years of record-breaking cargo volume.
  • "Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is already an industry-leading cargo facility, so this new partnership with Amazon Air is a welcomed addition," said Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig.

Altavair to Lease 10 Converted Airbus A330-300 Freighter Aircraft to Amazon Air

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fredag, oktober 21, 2022

Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to lease 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon Air.

Key Points: 
  • Altavair L.P., a leader in commercial aviation finance, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to lease 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft to Amazon Air.
  • The aircraft will be delivered following freighter conversion by Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH, a joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Airbus.
  • The aircraft are owned by funds and accounts managed by KKR, with Altavair acting as lease servicer.
  • We are very appreciative that Amazon Air placed its confidence with the Altavair team to make this transaction a reality.

Boeing Delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF Order to AerCap

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tisdag, september 27, 2022

SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap.

Key Points: 
  • SEATTLE, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) today announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to the world's largest lessor, AerCap.
  • The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co. Ltd., (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF conversion line.
  • "We are delighted to be a part of this significant milestone with our partners at Boeing," said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo.
  • AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry.