American Airlines has signed a long-term ULD management partnership with Unilode Aviation Solutions, effective from 1 October.
Unilode will provide the carrier with full ULD management services including its repair network, its ULD fleet and digital technology.
Unilode will equip American Airlines’ ULD fleet with its Bluetooth and Lora-enabled tracking technology for asset visibility, location tracking, and condition monitoring.
Its in-house developed eULD app and customer portal will offer enhanced accessibility and transparency
Unilode says it has the world’s largest ULD tag and reader network, to optimise operational decision-making with real-time data to manage ULD movements, reduce losses, and minimise disruption.
Unilode will also provide extensive ULD maintenance, repair, and overhaul services across its US and global repair network. It will also expand its Americas Customer Success team to support American Airlines’ operations. Planning and positioning of ULD assets will be managed from Unilode’s Operations Control Center (OCC) in Bangkok
Chief executive of Unilode Aviation Solutions, Ross Marino, said: “Our digital tracking capabilities and expertise in ULD management will bring significant benefits to American Airlines’ cargo and passenger operations, and we look forward to a successful collaboration for many years to come. We sincerely thank American Airlines for placing their trust in Unilode”
The partnership will take Unilode’s asset coverage to nearly 200,000 ULDs deployed worldwide.