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Europe: Changing places
Combination carriers have taken freighter capacity out of the market, creating opportunities for their all-cargo rivals, writes Damian BrettThe freighter market in Europe is changing rapidly as the number of European combination carriers that offer a fleet of passenger aircraft and a substantial freighter fleet is dwindling.The most high-profile withdrawal ...
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Raya Airways: A cause for celebration
Reborn Malaysian cargo carrier Raya Airways is on the flightpath to expansion, discovers Roger HaileyRaya Airways is in celebratory mood. Malaysia’s national all-cargo airline is preparing for a freighter fleet and network expansion, but with simpler steps than its predecessor, Transmile Air Services (TAS).Raya, a “restructured entity” of the former ...
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Still hungry for 767 freighters
For an aircraft that is supposed to be on the way out, the B767 is doing remarkably well, writes Ian Putzger.Instead of pulling down the shutters on the production line, Boeing ramped up its output near the end of 2014 and is looking to go up another notch.In October of ...
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ABC increases Singapore services with third weekly B747 freighter
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) is adding a third weekly Boeing 747 freighter flight to Singapore.The new Friday frequency is to satisfy growing customer demand and will offer onward connections to Hong Kong and to points across ABC’s global route network, said the Russian-owned cargo carrier.The airline launched twice-weekly services to and ...
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Air China Cargo sees yields tumble in 2015
Air China Cargo saw yields and load factors come under pressure last year but managed to maintain profitability.The cargo arm of Air China saw demand increase by 15.2% last year, one of the highest growth rates in the industry, to 6.6bn revenue freight tonne km (RFTK), while capacity was up ...
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Garuda picks dnata for Heathrow handling
Garuda Indonesia has appointed dnata to provide all ground handling services for its new five weekly flights from Jakarta and Singapore to London Heathrow.Dnata will provide a full range of ground and passenger services, from check-in to ramp operations and baggage handling, when Boeing 777-300ER services commence at the end ...
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Growth in e-AWB usage continues to slow
Growth in the use of electronic air waybills (e-AWB) continued to slow in February, with an increase in useage of just 0.3 percentage points compared with January.The latest figures from IATA show that e-AWB penetration reached 37.5% in February compared with 37.2% in January.The increase in usage of just 0.3 ...
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NewsAsian air cargo carriers record weak Chinese New Year period
Asian airlines saw airfreight demand decline in February after a weak Chinese New Year period and comparisons were affected by a boost in demand last year due to port strikes in the US.The latest airline data shows that all six Asian airlines monitored in Air Cargo News’ monthly report saw ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific air cargo demand down 12.1% in February
Weak air cargo markets and a seasonal slowdown saw a 12.1% decline in February’s freight tonne km (FTK) for Asian-Pacific carriers versus same month 2015.Preliminary traffic figures for February 2016 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) attributed the decline in international air cargo demand to “weakness in ...
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NewsBrussels' cargo operations begin to return to normal after attacks
UPDATE: Air cargo operations at Brussels airport have begun to return to normal over the last couple of days after last week’s attacks that left 15 people dead.The Belgian airport began accepting freighter flights last Wednesday, the day after suicide bombers launched an attack in the airport’s check-in area, but ...
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FedEx and TNT deal gets clearance in Brazil following UPS appeal
FedEx’s proposed takeover of TNT Express has finally been approved by Brazilian authorities after UPS filed an appeal with the economic regulator in Brazil.The two express firms today announced that Brazil’s Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE) had rejected the third party appeal of the unconditional approval of FedEx’s takeover ...
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WFS and Fraport Cargo Services complete operations merger
Ground handler Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has moved its Frankfurt customers into the premises of Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) following its acquisition of a 51% stake in the German firm.In November last year, WFS completed its investment in FCS and the two companies began merging operations at the German airport.FCS ...
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Malpensa: Back in fashion for freighters
Malpensa (MXP) is now Italy’s fashionable airfreight hub, with integrators, ground handlers and freighter operators sashaying along the cargo catwalk, writes Roger Hailey.The Milanese airport serves not only the northern Italian industrial cluster but also the vibrant fashion industry to the south, resulting in an 8.8% market-beating rise in volumes ...
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Airbus stalwart Didier Lenormand sets up Phoenix Aero Consult
Airbus stalwart Didier Lenormand is leaving the European airplane maker after 38 years but instead of retiring he has set up Phoenix Aero Consult, a network of air cargo experts.Lenormand, who helped develop Airbus’ cargo footprint in the global market, has some 20 years’ experience in dealing with Asia and ...
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Pegasus Cargo hosts conference
The International Transport and Logistics Conference organised by Pegasus Cargo brought together leaders in the international logistics sector who shared their industry know-how with students.The conference, held in partnership with Istanbul University’s Transportation and Logistics Faculty, took place at Istanbul University.Pegasus Airlines chief executive Mehmet Nane told the audience: “Similar ...
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TFI Holdings renews overnight air cargo deal with Cargojet
Logistics company owner TFI Holdings has renewed its overnight air cargo contract with Cargojet Airways for a further three years.The new multi-year contract, which includes two one-year renewal options, will see Canada-based Cargojet provide TFI, through its TransForce parent, access to its domestic overnight network between fourteen major cities across ...
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Dean takes on contract logistics role for CEVA
CEVA Logistics has appointed Stephen Dean as senior vice president business development for contract logistics, based at the company’s Jacksonville, Florida, facility in the US.Dean brings over 30 years logistics industry experience to CEVA – including 25 in contract logistics. He has extensive know-how in leading marketing, engineering and solutions ...
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Straightline eyes $480m deal for up to 12 hybrid airships
Straightline Aviation (SLA) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to purchase up to 12 Lockheed Martin Hybrid Airships with a potential value of $480m. UK-headquartered SLA, set up by ex-Virgin Group senior managers to act as an owner-operator of craft that do not need mooring towers or runways, is ...
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NewsCargo 2000 reveals Cargo iQ rebranding and expanded data project
Cargo 2000 is to get a new identity and will launch a new data project and certification scheme as part of a revamp of the organisation.At the World Cargo Symposium, the IATA organisation revealed that it would now go by the name of Cargo iQ as part of a strategic ...
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FedEx cuts jet fuel costs and carbon emissions
FedEx has shown its environmental credentials by saving $1bn in jet fuel since 2007 and surpassed a goal to boost ground vehicle fuel efficiency by 30%, five years ahead of target.The results have been revealed in the US-based parcel delivery giant’s annual Global Citizenship Report (GCR) – detailing the company’s ...