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Ancra receives FAA Certification for CRJ200 SF cargo loading systems
Ancra International has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in the US for the cargo loading system for the CRJ200 SF passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion by Aeronautical Engineers Inc’s (AEI).The system is capable of carrying eight 61.5" x 88" ULDs OR eight 62" x 88" ULDs; Ancra also offers ...
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Hactl ground handling certification first in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has become the first handler in Hong Kong to be certified under the IATA Ground Operations Manual (IGOM), signifying its full compliance with the new standardised procedures.Through IGOM, IATA is driving the adoption of a single industry ground operations manual, to replace the ...
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China Air Cargo finally looks set to get the go-ahead for launch
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) looks set to approve a transport license for the start-up of China Air Cargo.The CAAC said China Air Cargo, which placed an order for two B757-200 conversions earlier this year, would use Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport as its base of operations for domestic ...
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NewsDHL Global Forwarding sees first pick-up in airfreight demand since Q1 2015
DHL Global Forwarding has managed to record its first quarterly year on year improvement in airfreight volumes since the start of 2015 but revenues and earnings continued to come under pressure.The world’s leading airfreight forwarder recorded a 2% year-on-year increase in export tonnage during the third quarter of the year ...
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ECS and Jetstar Asia launch new website to promote services
General sales agent (GSA) ECS and its airline customer Jetstar Asia have launched a new website to promote the flights that the two companies are able to offer through their contract.The website will allow customers to find the products and services on offer, including the network of countries when Jetstar ...
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UPS to buy pharma logistics specialist Marken
UPS will strengthen its presence in healthcare logistics with the purchase of Marken, a global supply chain specialist serving the pharmaceutical and life science industries.The US-based parcels and logistics giant has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Marken, subject to regulatory approval, which will operate as a wholly ...
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NewsCargojet sees revenues climb on Air Canada tie-up
Cargojet saw revenues continue to climb in the third quarter of the year in line with the launch of new services between South America and the US but it recorded a net loss largely as a result of impairment and finance costs.The aircraft lessor reported a 7.2% year on year ...
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Leaping at Oslo: ABC the latest to launch services targeting salmon demand
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is the second airline within the last few weeks to launch a freighter services from Oslo that aims to capitalise on the seafood market.The scheduled all-cargo airline will offer two services a week between the Norwegian city and Moscow Sheremetyevo utilising a Boeing 747 freighter, which can ...
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CHAMP has a solution for forwarders sending pre-arrival data to Canadian Customs
Air cargo IT provider CHAMP Cargosystems has extended the scope of its Traxon Global Customs (TGC) solution to freight forwarders in response to a change in freight filing regulations by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).The third phase of the CBSA’s Advance Commercial Information program (ACI) — eManifest — makes ...
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Recent improvements in air cargo demand is on most trade lanes, says Atlas
Improving air cargo demand over the peak season is “across most markets” and is also helping boost yields, according to Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWH).Shortly after announcing third-quarter results, AAWH president and chief executive William Flynn said that the company had noticed a “very strong peak season” across its customer ...
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NewsAsian cargo monthly: Demand improves across the board
It was a clean sweep for airlines in Asia as all seven companies monitored by Air Cargo News’ monthly performance round-up saw demand improve during the month.The data supplied by airlines reflects the numbers in Europe and the Americas, where the majority of carriers also revealed an uptick in demand ...
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ATSG Q3 revenues up but profits slide
ATSG saw profitability decrease in the third quarter of the year despite a boost in revenues as its Amazon deal affected the business.In the third quarter of the year, the Wilmington-based aircraft lessor saw net earnings from continued operations decrease to $2.1m from $6.3m a year earlier.The company said that ...
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SIA Cargo operating loss widens in the financial year's first half
Singapore’s SIA Cargo saw its operating loss widened by S$33m from S$12m to S$45m in the first half of the Asian carrier’s 2016-17 financial year.Freight carriage grew 7.3%, outpacing the capacity increase of 5.7%, resulting in an increase in cargo load factor by 0.9 percentage point to 61.6% for the ...
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Japan and China's taste for wine fuels seasonal Cargolux flights
Cargolux has arranged four freighter flights for one of the French wine industries biggest annual events - the yearly Beaujolais Nouveau launch - as demand for the product grows in Japan and China.As this year’s vintage is made available for tasting worldwide on the third Tuesday in November, Cargolux Airlines ...
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Air Canada adds Frankfurt to expanding freighter operation
Air Canada Cargo is continuing to expand its recently re-launched freighter operations with the introduction of Frankfurt to its network of all-freighter routes, with service between Frankfurt and Toronto commencing November 19. The weekly 767-300 freighter flights, operated by Cargojet through a wet lease agreement with Air Canada, are in ...
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Air Cargo Forum: Brussels already considering more pharma transporters
Brussels Airport unveiled the latest version of its Airside Pharma Transporter at the TIACA Air Cargo Forum in Paris and said it has proved so popular it is already considering ordering an extra one.Initially, four of the units have been put into action, but demand from cargo handlers means that ...
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NewsAir France KLM completes freighter restructuring but operating losses deepen
Air France KLM saw its cargo division's operating performance worsen during the third quarter of the year, while its freighter fleet restructuring was completed.The Franco-Dutch airline group recorded an operating loss of €100m during the third quarter of the year, compared with a loss on €81m during the same period ...
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Cargolux launches strategic review
Cargolux’s new president and chief executive has commissioned a strategic review of the European all-cargo airline, to establish whether the current business model is sustainable and also to position the carrier for the twist and turns of a volatile industry.Richard Forson, who took on the role in August this year ...
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Air Cargo Forum: Boeing lowers air cargo growth forecast but remains positive
Boeing has lowered its forecast for global air cargo demand over the next 20 years but it still expects roughly the same number of freighter aircraft to be required.Speaking at a press conference at the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum in Paris, Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of marketing Randy Tinseth ...
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A Northern route from Miami to the Caribbean
US freighter airline Northern Air Cargo (NAC) is to launch four weekly charter cargo flights from Miami International to the Caribbean on November 1.They include twice-weekly roundtrip flights on a triangular route between Miami, San Juan and Saint Martin; a weekly flight between Miami and Santo Domingo; and a weekly ...