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Emirates bridges the gap for Uganda
Emirates SkyCargo has flown an 84 tonnes load of heavy machinery and steel parts for a new bridge being built across the Nile River in Uganda.The UAE-based passenger and freighter aircraft operator was awarded the charter by a Japanese construction company to carry the load from Tokyo’s Narita Airport to ...
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Six Volga-Dnepr air crew killed in Bamako terrorist attack
Six Russian air crew working for Volga-Dnepr Airlines were among 19 people killed during the terrorist attack at the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako, the capital of Mali in western Africa, on Friday.Malian and international troops stormed the Radisson Blu hotel to free guests and staff being held hostage. Two ...
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HAE buys Groupair of South Africa
UK-based air cargo industry services provider HAE has acquired Groupair of South Africa, a neutral consolidator providing air, sea, road and courier services.Financial details of the acquisition were not immediately available.On its website, HAE states: "Groupair will be able to assist you with your requirements for air, sea and road ...
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Flower power purchase: Panalpina goes with the Airflo in Kenya
Panalpina is boosting its presence in Kenyan flower logistics by acquiring a majority stake in Airflo from the Dutch Flower Group (DFG), the world’s largest flower and plant trader.The acquisition, subject to conditions, reflects Switzerland-based Panalpina’s continued expansion in Africa and its increasing focus on the perishables business.Peter Ulber, Panalpina’s ...
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ACS helps helicopters fly in for a refit
Air Charter Service transported two Mil Mi-8 MTV helicopters from Africa into Europe for a major refit.Justin Lancaster, commercial director at ACS, explained: “We flew the helicopters in on an Ilyushin IL-76 to Europe where they will be renovated. This type of helicopter is used by almost 70 different nations’ ...
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ACP Worldwide appointed as Air China GSA in South Africa
Air China has chosen ACP Worldwide as its South African cargo GSA and it will sell capacity on the airline’s first ever non-stop, direct flight between China and Africa.The first inbound flight of the new service, which will operate between Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport and Beijing three times a ...
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UPS statement on pan-African airline
United Parcel Service has issued a statement regarding African press reports that it is to launch a Tunisia-based pan-African airline with its local Tunisian partner, Express Logistics.In a statement to Air Cargo News, UPS said: “Contrary to recent media reports, UPS has not currently partnered with Express Logistics in Tunisia ...
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IAG Cargo's rhino transport challenge
IAG Cargo will transport six one tonne white rhinos on British Airways’ first Airbus 380 flight to Miami on October 25.The six rhinos are being transported from Johannesburg to Miami as part of a conservation breeding programme.IAG Cargo product manager live animals Gabriella Tamasi said: “With these rhinos weighing one ...
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Intra-Africa surge boosts Astral
Astral Aviation has enhanced its schedule from its Nairobi hub in response to an increase in intra-African load-factors.Astral, which flies operates a dedicated freighter fleet of Fokker 27, DC9, B727 and B747 aircraft, will now operate three weekly frequencies between Nairobi and Juba, South Sudan to cater for an increase ...
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Africa: Home-grown talent boosts all-cargo sector
To date, there have been few African freighter operators on the continent, and almost no all-cargo carriers. That has started to change with the arrival of Astral Aviation in Kenya and Khuphuka Kings Airways in South Africa.Khuphuka, operating out of Durban King Shaka airport, started cargo services in early 2014 ...
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World airfreight loses its bounce as China falters
The normal summer bounce in the world airfreight market failed to materialise this year, due largely to the faltering Chinese economy, said market data specialist WorldACD in its latest report.July was flat with only 0.7% volume growth, the lowest of any month this year, and revenue figures were also the ...
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DHL, K+N and DB Schenker the leading airfreight forwarders
DHL Global Forwarding, Kuehne+Nagel and DB Schenker have maintained their position as the world’s leading airfreight forwarders, while the top 25 forwarders recorded a total increase in airfreight demand of less than one percent.The latest top 25 Global Freight Forwarders List from consultant Armstrong & Associates, based on revenues and ...
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De Pauw re-joins DHL in Africa
DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Daniella de Pauw as chief executive, Sub-Saharan Africa.De Pauw will be based in Johannesburg and will be responsible for driving growth in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.She said: “Having served businesses in the region for over 35 years, we continue to ensure that the markets have ...
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Air Partner delivers 90 tonnes of food to the Central African Republic
The cargo charter arm of UK-based Air Partner has arranged an urgent B747 freighter flight for nearly 90 tonnes of food items to the Central African Republic on behalf of Ecolog International, a Dubai-based integrated service solutions company.The aid was delivered in support of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization ...
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Astra gains Mozambique ground handling licence
Astra Aviation Services has been issued with a licence to provide ground handling services for passengers, aircraft, cargo, and mail in Mozambique.The licence was issued by the Mozambican Civil Aviation Institute (IACM), the country’s recognised Civil Aviation Authority, and is effective immediately.UK-based Astra, a flight services provider for Africa, said ...
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Stowaway's body found on freighter at Schiphol
Dutch police are investigating an incident at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport over the weekend when a body, believed to be that of a dead stowaway, was found in the landing gear of an Emirates Boeing 777-200 freighter aircraft.An Emirates spokesperson said: "Emirates can confirm that on September 12 a body was ...
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IATA warns of 'rough ride' for cargo
Airfreight volumes fell 0.6% during July versus same month 2014, "in line with weaker global economic growth" said IATA, which also warned of a "rough ride" for cargo in the coming months.The decline in freight tonne km (FTK) was broad-based across all regions with the exception of Africa and the ...
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Nigeria looks to set up new national carrier
The Nigerian Government has set up a committee to look into re-establishing a national airline.It will be chaired by former Discovery Airlines chairman, Captain Mohammed Abdulsalam, and is tasked with reviewing reports by previous consultants and the collapse of the now defunct Nigeria Airways, along with other failed private carriers.The ...
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South Africans ready to click to ship
AMI has extended its click2ship service to its South African operations. The system allows bona fide freight agents to obtain online, all-inclusive quotations for shipments, including collection and delivery, which can subsequently be converted to bookings. Additional services such as insurance can also be booked online.The service was first launched ...
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Newly relaunched Air Djibouti plans more cargo flights next week
New market entrant Air Djibouti is planning more cargo flights next week following the launch of services at the start of the month.The government owned national carrier flew its first cargo service on August 2 when a leased Fokker 27 aircraft flew from Djibouti to Hargeisa in Somaliland.Asked whether the ...