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Hurry up gov: make a UK runway decision says think tank
A think tank has warned of the damage to the UK economy if the government fails to act quickly on the looming choice between runway expansion at London’s Heathrow or Gatwick airports.An Independent Transport Commission (ITC) report sets out the macro-economic consequences - including foregone significant productivity and inward investment ...
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PEMCO delivers a quick change B737 to Airpost
PEMCO World Air Services has redelivered its second 737-300F to Europe Airpost (EAP).This latest quick change (QC) to full freighter modification was completed under a two aircraft agreement with an option for a third. All modifications were accomplished at PEMCO’s Tampa facility.Said PEMCO: “While PEMCO’s original contract with EAP consisted ...
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Schusdziara to lead Frankfurt airport freight team
Dirk Schusdziara has been appointed to head Frankfurt’s freight development and freight management team for German airport operator Fraport.Schusdziara, who takes up his new role from August, joined Fraport in 1996 and has held a number of senior roles which include a three year spell at Frankfurt from 2003 when ...
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Lufthansa Cargo reveals a series of new appointments
Lufthansa Cargo has announced a series of new appointments in line with the recent creation of capacity and sales management divisions.Frank Naeve, currently in charge of the eCargo programme, will become responsible for the area management Asia Pacific as a vice president.Naeve has in the past served in various executive ...
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Cargolux makes safety appointments as threat of strike looms
Cargolux has introduced new roles that it claimed would strengthen aviation safety as the threat of strike action hangs over the cargo specialist in connection with the dismissal of pilots.The Luxembourg-based airline yesterday announced that vice president, head of aviation safety Mattias Pak has been appointed group aviation safety officer ...
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FedEx updates on freighter retirements and TNT acquisition
FedEx has provided more details on its decision to retire freighters early, while also providing an update on its proposed takeover of TNT Express and saying that it will continue on the acquisition trail.Speaking shortly after the announcement of its fiscal year fourth quarter results, the US express giant said ...
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Freighter switch continues to take its toll on Dubai International
Dubai International recorded another decline in air cargo tonnage in April as the effect of switching dedicated freighter flights to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central (DWC) continued to take its toll.During the month, freight volumes totalled 204,075 tonnes, a contraction of 3.6% compared with the 211,588 tonnes recorded ...
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Finnair sorts out cargo handling for new Helsinki terminal
Finnair Cargo has signed an agreement with Germany's Lodige Industries to supply a cargo handling system for the airline’s new Helsinki cargo terminal, which is scheduled to open in spring 2017.The flight build and break process within the terminal will be managed by using the Lodige warehouse management software, Cargo ...
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B757 conversion quartet heading for SF Express
US-based Precision Aircraft Solutions is to convert four B757 passenger aircraft into freighters for China’s SF Express Co, the Shenzhen-based logistics specialist and courier.“We are thrilled to put the Precision capabilities to work for SF Express as it further develops its 757 fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner.The aircraft were ...
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A320/A321 conversion programme launched
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) has signed collaboration agreements with Airbus and the Airbus subsidiary Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) to launch the A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme.This follows a similar collaboration for the A330 P2F programme launched in 2013. Under the new agreements, ST Aerospace will lead the A320/A321 P2F ...
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Freighter retirements hit FedEx Express Q4
FedEx’s express division recorded a double-digit decline in operating profits in the 2015 fiscal year fourth quarter as a result of the retirement of freighters.The US firm’s express arm saw fourth quarter revenues decline by 4% against last year to $6.7bn, while operating income slid by 40% on last year ...
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Canadian North combi convert takes a bow
North American passenger and cargo carrier Canadian North has taken delivery of a B737-300QC combi.The passenger jet was converted by aircraft maintenance and repair specialist KF Aerospace in collaboration with US-based PEMCO, an established B737 passenger to freighter (P2F) company.PEMCO’s B737-300QC Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was used as a platform, ...
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Cargolux welcomes animal facility expansion
Cargolux has welcomed the extension of Luxair’s animal facility at its cargo hub in Luxembourg.Luxair, which is a shareholder in the all-cargo airline, recently added a series of new fixed stalls to the facility, while nine collapsible stalls are now available on request.The additions bring total capacity at the centre, ...
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Air cargo volume growth slows in April
Airfreight volume growth at airports began to slow in April as gains from the US west coast port strikes and the Chinese New Year effect began to tail off.Figures released by Airports Council International (ACI) show that airports experienced “moderate growth” in April as volumes increased by 3.3% year on ...
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Airbus signs up Beluga XL suppliers
Airbus has selected its major aerostructure suppliers for the Beluga XL programme, the new oversize air transporter.Stelia Aerospace has been selected to design and build the nose fuselage and main cargo door which gives the Beluga XL its signature "whale" shape.Aernnova has been selected to design and build the rear ...
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Swissport and Swiss WorldCargo agreement extended
Ground handler Swissport International and Swiss WorldCargo have extended their strategic handling partnership until 2020.The newly signed agreement extends the long-term cooperation between Swissport and the air cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines for another five years.The cooperation with Swiss WorldCargo includes 35 stations across the globe and the ...
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SDV implements CEIV Pharma in major hubs
Freight forwarder SDV is implementing the IATA Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Pharmaceutical Logistics programme (CEIV Pharma) certification in 16 major airports across Europe, Asia, North America and South Africa.The Bolloré Logistics subsidiary said that it will be the first company in the international transport and logistics industry to ...
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Saudia launches new Indian freighter service
Saudia Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Delhi, Riyadh and its home base Jeddah, as the Indian city continues to grow in importance for the airline.The twice-a-week service utilises a 747-400 freighter and departs from Delhi every Thursday and Saturday.Delhi has over the years become a key market ...
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Get smart: DHL on pharma's supply chains
Global demand for life sciences will fuel a 60% growth in temperature controlled logistics to $13.4bn by 2020, according to new research by DHL Global Forwarding.The logistics giant also warned of the need for “smarter cold chains”, with global spending on healthcare set to reach $1.3tn by 2018.The research highlights ...
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Volga-Dnepr eyes billion dollar B747-8F expansion
Volga-Dnepr has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to further its fleet expansion with 20 additional B747-8 freighters, with a list price value worth $7.4bn.The additional 20 airplanes will be acquired through a mix of direct purchases and leasing over the next seven years, the companies said in a ...