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Bombardier delivers CRJ200 converted freighter to Gulf & Caribbean Cargo
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has delivered the first CRJ200 Special Freighter (CRJ200SF) aircraft to launch operator Gulf & Caribbean Cargo, part of the Michigan-based IFL Group.The CRJ100SF/CRJ200SF jets are converted from the passenger version of the aircraft by Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) of Miami which is a Bombardier-licensed third party Supplemental ...
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The three Rs of choosing an airfreight forwarder
You pay a premium to ship cargo via airfreight, so shouldn’t you have a premium airfreight forwarder? To choose the best airfreight forwarder for your shipping needs, use these three R’s as a guide: responsiveness, reach and reputation.1. ResponsivenessShipping via air is all about speed. You choose airfreight if you ...
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Turkish Airlines appoints Turhan Özen as chief cargo officer
Turkish Airlines has appointed Turhan Özen as chief cargo officer.Özen, who joined the carrier in 2006, started his career in 1991 at IVECO, where he worked in sales, marketing, and logistics management positions.In 2000, he joined TNT Logistics as business development manager, and later took the position of distribution operations ...
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LATAM Cargo finalises new product portfolio
LATAM Cargo has added a new Flex product to its portfolio of services, with the company now offering 19 different options designed to meet the specific needs of different cargo types.The new product portfolio is initially available from cargo originating in North America and Europe, while implementation in South America ...
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IAG Cargo and Exelsius to hold second cold chain training workshop in India
IAG Cargo and Exelsius, the international Cold Chain Management Consultancy, have announced that their GDP Academy training workshop will return to India, this time with a two-day workshop in Mumbai, following the success of a previous workshop in Hyderabad.Taking place on the 8-9 February 2017, the Good Distribution Practice Academy ...
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October cargo surge for airports in Asia-Pacific and the Middle East
October 2016 saw airports in both Asia-Pacific and Middle East continue a strong airfreight performance with cargo throughput increases of +10.2% and +11.5% respectively.The airfreight surge came “despite global trade growth remaining weak” according to Airports Council International Asia-Pacific's latest monthly report.It stated: “In Asia-Pacific, the surge in volume in ...
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New president for ABX Air
David Soaper will become the new president of aircraft lessor ABX Air after current incumbent John Starkovich retires from the role in February.Soaper most recently held the position of president and chief operating officer at Connecticut-based Southern Air.Prior to that he served as senior vice president of aircraft operations for ...
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UPS completes purchase of pharma logistics firm Marken
UPS has completed the acquisition of Marken, a global supply chain specialist serving the pharmaceutical and life science industries, as it looks to strengthen its presence in healthcare logistics.The deal was first announced in November, but the transaction closed on Wednesday when Marken became a wholly owned subsidiary of UPS.“Healthcare ...
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Kalitta Air pilots reach contract agreement
Kalitta Air and its pilots have finally come to an agreement over a new contract after six years of negotiations.Voting on the tentative agreement closed on December 20, with 93.2% of 234 pilots voting in favour.The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Airline Division and Local 1224, which represents the pilot ...
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NewsEuropean cargo monthly: Demand growth moderates in November
European airlines saw cargo growth moderate in November although performance was partly affected by one-off factors.The latest monthly airline figures show that IAG Cargo, Lufthansa and Finnair all recorded improvements in cargo demand in November, while Air France KLM once again experienced a decline.Europe’s busiest cargo carrier Lufthansa saw cargo ...
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Air Cargo News' most popular stories 2016
With 2016 drawing to a close, the Air Cargo News editorial team decided now would be an opportune moment to review which stories had proved to be most popular with readers over the last 12 months.The last 12 months have been a record year for the Air Cargo News website ...
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Volga-Dnepr Group: A new approach to the expansion conundrum
Robert van de Weg is well known in the air cargo industry. That is partly down to the fact that he has spent the last two-and-a-half years working for AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines, one of the industry’s most well-known cargo carriers, but also because of the impressive list of companies he ...
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Anything Stansted can do Leipzig can do better...
The editorial team regularly receives updates from airports when they handle a special aircraft, or even a new aircraft of a certain type.Earlier today, for example, Stansted sent us images of a Volga-Dnepr An-124 that arrived at the north London airport over the weekend.However, Leipzig/Halle Airport completely trumped those images ...
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Logistics in 2017: The year of drones and data streams
Technology in the 21st century evolves at a frightening pace. The newest innovations have a lifespan measured in months. No sooner have businesses accommodated a new technology than it is superseded. The companies that adapt to each rapid change are the only ones which stand a chance of survival - ...
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Seasonal success for Web Manuals
Web Manuals, developer of digital documentation solutions for the aviation industry, is celebrating Christmas by signing airfreight carrier Martinair as its latest European customer.Martinair Cargo — the second member of the Air France KLM Group to select Web Manuals after regional airline KLM Cityhopper — operates three Boeing 747-400ERF and ...
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NewsYear ends on a high as airfreight rates exceed 2015 levels
The year appears to be ending on a positive note for the air cargo industry as November's airfreight prices climbed above the corresponding period in 2015 for the first time this year.The latest figures from consultant Drewry’s Sea & Air Shipper Insight show that in November all-in buy rates across ...
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Etihad to cut jobs and review its European airline investments says Reuters
Middle East Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has announced a range of job cuts and "controlled restructuring" amid speculation that its investment strategy in European airlines looks set for review.Reuters news agency, quoting "company and industry sources", reported that Abu Dhabi-based Etihad is "seeking an exit" from the investments.In tandem with ...
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New freighter fleet dashboard
Air Cargo News has added a new freighter fleet directory table to its data dashboard menu, where you can find a variety of air cargo statistics.On the table readers will be able to find a list of freighter aircraft owned or operated by a range of companies and also a ...
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Emirates SkyCargo expands US network to Fort Lauderdale
Emirates SkyCargo has added Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to its network of US destinations with the launch of a daily Boeing 777-200LR passenger service with bellyhold capacity.Emirates SkyCargo also offers belly hold cargo capacity on its daily passenger service to Orlando, Florida, bringing the total cargo capacity offered to the state ...
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Miami event promises to be a hit with travellers
Miami International Airport is holding a unique meet and greet event today (December 14).Welcoming travellers to the Florida gateway are boxing champions Roberto Duran, Marvin Hagler, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis. (The legends of the ring are in South Florida this week for the World Boxing Council’s 54th Annual Convention.)We’re ...