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Etihad Cargo starts Dar es Salaam freighter service
ETIHAD CARGO has launched a weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The Middle East carrier is using one of its A330-200 wide-body freighters, with heavy uplift capability of up to 64 tonnes, on the route. The return leg from Julius Nyerere International Airport will also stop ...
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Frankfurt launches new cargo community
KEY businesses at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) have joined forces to strengthen the facility’s position as a major global air cargo hub.Newly-formed Air Cargo Community Frankfurt (ACCF) will represent and promote the interests of companies, optimise logistics processes and function as the single voice for the industry, says a statement.ACCF, representing ...
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Cargolux’s delayed Zhengzhou service takes off
CARGOLUX’S twice-postponed inaugural B747-8 flight to Zhengzhou has taken off after the all-cargo airline finally obtained operating permits from the Chinese authorities.Initial twice-weekly services will be increased to four from July, with an additional two frequencies added from September, says a company statement.The implementation of scheduled services between Luxembourg and ...
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New B787 Dreamliner certified by FAA
A STRETCHED version of the B787 Dreamliner has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial service.Boeing is in the final stages of preparing for the first B787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand.“Certification is the culmination of years ...
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Qatar Airways Cargo supports solar energy
QATAR Airways Cargo has further linked itself to renewable energy by sponsoring the opening ceremony of the Qatar Solar Energy factory and research facility in Doha.The facility, which can produce solar panels capable of generating as much as 300 megawatts of energy annually, is located at Doha’s new industrial area.In ...
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Etihad Cargo adds new capacity to Switzerland and USA
ETIHAD CARGO has augmented its services to Switzerland and to the United States by offering new bellyhold cargo capacity on daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich and Los Angeles.The flag carrier of the UAE already flies to Geneva, and to Chicago, New York and Washington DC in the USA.The ...
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Intradco to broaden global reach
LIVESTOCK and bloodstock transport specialist Intradco is poised for global expansion under the auspices of its owner Chapman Freeborn (CF).The international aircraft charter company completed the acquisition of the UK-based business, which has more than 30 years experience in animals transportation, in February.Intradco will capitalise on CF’s international network of ...
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Cathay Cargo wins AirAsia Hong Kong contract
CATHAY Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) has been appointed as handling agent for AirAsia’s cargo operations at the Cathay Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong.“We are fastidious about cost efficiency and competency in every aspect of our operations and are glad to find a compatible partner like CPSL which recognises our operational ...
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It’s my ball . . and I’m taking it home to mummy
THE SURPRISING and coincidental departures of two leading US airline cargo personalities has caused a few shockwaves.The sudden exit of Robbie Anderson, president of United Cargo, and the unexpected announcement of the retirement of Tony Charaf, Delta’s cargo chief, make one wonder about the state of the US air cargo ...
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TAPA augments trucking security standards
THE Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has issued revised supply chain security standards for facilities and trucking in order to combat increasingly sophisticated thefts by organised criminal gangs.The new 2014 versions of the Association’s Facility Security Requirements (FSR) and Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) are the result of a year-long review ...
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Brussels Airport upgrades pharma operations
BRUSSELS AIRPORT has launched a voluntary pharmaceutical certification programme for local operators, to "upgrade, align and standardise" the pharma handling process.The BRUcargo initiative is open to all cool chain stakeholders, including airlines, handling agents, freight forwarders and truckers at the key European pharma hubSteven Polmans, head of cargo at Belgian ...
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Etihad cargo soars in April and May
ETIHAD Cargo uplifted record tonnage across the globe in April and May 2014, pushing the carrier into the world’s top 10.In April, it moved 44,730 tonnes around the world, 30 per cent more than in April last year.May also saw an impressive performance across Etihad Cargo’s network, with 48,869 tonnes ...
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Euro-Asian airport cargo network talks
SENIOR officials from three major Asian cargo hubs and a leading European airport have discussed improving the flow of airfreight, along with the current challenges facing the air transportation industry, at a special meeting in Shanghai.China’s Shanghai Pudong and Shenzhen Bao’an International airports, together with Kansai International Airport in Japan ...
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Ruslan carries hi-tech aircraft wings
RUSLAN international, the joint venture company which manages and markets the 17-strong fleet of giant Antonov An-124s belonging to its shareholders Antonov Airlines and Volga Dnepr Airlines, has transported four wing assemblies for the latest Gulfstream business jet.The wings – for the recently-launched Gulfstream G280 super midsize business jet – ...
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Air France adds summer capacity to Jakarta
AIR FRANCE is launching a daily B777-300ER belly cargo service to Jakarta, Indonesia, via Singapore.Textiles and electronics are the main exports out of the Indonesian capital city, says a company statement.The new route from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport will complement the existing daily B777-300ER service from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, ...
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Aeroflot is top of the punctuality class
RUSSIA’S flagship carrier Aeroflot was the world’s most punctual airline in May, according to statistics compiled by flightstats.com.In the month, 91.18 per cent of Aeroflot flights arrived on time, placing it ahead of peers such as Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates.It is the first time that Aeroflot has taken top ...
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Post-MH370: Malaysia Airlines refocuses
WEAK air cargo volumes dragged down the overall revenue performance of Malaysia Airlines Group, resulting in a marginal two per cent growth in the first three months of this year.The carrier, which recorded a net loss of US$134m in the first quarter, needs to accelerate efforts to improve its revenue ...
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Sixth B777F for Qatar Airways Cargo
QATAR Airways Cargo has taken delivery of its sixth B777 freighter.“It’s a proud moment for Qatar Airways Cargo,” says Akbar Al Baker, the airline’s chief executive.“It’s the right time to introduce an additional B777 freighter to our fleet. The State of Qatar is growing at a phenomenal pace, as are ...
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FedEx ships 60 thoroughbred horses to China
INTEGRATOR FedEx Express has successfully transported 60 horses from Liège, Belgium, to a major show jumping event in Shanghai.Grooms and vets accompanied the thoroughbreds, which were transported in specially-designed stalls to ensure maximum comfort during their journey on two MD-11 freighters.In-flight temperatures were kept at between 15-25 degrees Celsius, says ...
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TSA jettisons air cargo screening report rule
THE International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has welcomed the US Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) U-turn on forcing operators to provide burdensome, monthly air cargo screening volume reports.The decision comes less than a year after TIACA called for the regulation to be axed warning it was needlessly putting a strain on ...