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NewsMNG adds JFK-Cologne freighter flights
MNG A330. Source: Cologne BonnMNG Airlines has launched a three times a week freighter service between Germany’s Cologne Bonn airport and New York’s JFK hub.Turkey-based MNG operated a recently converted Airbus A330-300 freighter for the inaugural JFK flight. The JFK service expands MNG’s freighter schedule at Cologne Bonn, a six ...
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Wiremind enhances Skypallet software
Wiremind has fine-tuned its Skypallet ULD and flight optimisation system, with more products to follow soon.SkyPallet, which counts over 1,200 users in 100 countries, offers several service modules that can be used together or individually.SkyPallet’s 3D Volume Calculator determines how much space a non-standard shipment would be occupying given available ...
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American Airlines Cargo expands pet transport service
American Airlines Cargo's pet transport service will now offer customers a last mile transport service.American has partnered with My Pet Cab on its PetEmbark programme to include a home delivery service for pets after being flown to destination.My Pet Cab vehicles are equipped with secondary air systems and electronic monitoring ...
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NewsHeathrow teams up with Microsoft to combat wildlife traffickers
Heathrow Airport has teamed up with Microsoft to trial the world’s first artificial intelligence system to combat illegal wildlife trafficking.‘Project SEEKER’ detects animal trafficking in cargo and baggage passing through the airport by scanning up to 250,000 bags a day.It recorded a 70%+ successful detection rate and was particularly effective ...
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NewsBlueBoxAir calculates airfreight CO2 emissions in real time
Tracking software BlueBoxAir allows airfreight stakeholders to calculate the CO2 emissions of each shipment in real time and in detail.The goal is to measure the CO2 footprint as precisely as possible at the shipment level, so that it can then be offset.Developer BlueBox Systems’ software is already actively in use, ...
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FlightService secures A330 and A340 freighter conversion kits
AELF FlightService (FlightService) has purchased ten Medius passenger to freighter (PTF) conversion kits from aviation engineering group Avensis Aviation.FlightService is a commercial aircraft leasing company and ACMI/Charter provider of passenger and freighter aircraft.Operated by sister company, Malta-based Maleth Aero, FlightService will work with Avensis to convert its Airbus A330 and ...
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Atlas Air completes operating certificate merger with Southern Air
Freighter lessor Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (AAWW) has brought the operations of Southern Air, acquired in 2016, under a Single Operating Certificate (SOC) with Atlas Air, its freighter operating subsidiary.With the addition of Southern Air, Atlas Air was able to add Boeing 777 and Boeing 737 aircraft operating platforms, resulting ...
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FedEx expands Paris CDG intra-European capacity
FedEx Express has expanded its intra-European air network and will also introduce extra transatlantic capacity for the peak season.The express firm introduced its additional European flights in a phased approach starting September.The flights will increase connectivity at the firm's Paris CDG hub.The additional flights include Paris CDG-Kiev, adding 68,000 kg ...
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Lufthansa Group repays financial aid from the German government
Deutsche Lufthansa has repaid or cancelled all remaining stabilization funds from the German government which the carrier was able to access at the start of the pandemic.Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa, said: “Lufthansa was able to rely on Germany and Germany can rely on Lufthansa. Many challenges remain. Our ...
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TIACA publishes the air cargo sustainability roadmap
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has published the industry’s first air cargo sustainability roadmap.The publication is designed to support the air cargo industry through a period of transformation.Released to coincide with COP26 discussions, the roadmap illustrates the role air cargo stakeholders are playing today and will continue to play ...
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NewsDHL Express moves UK aircraft to new Austrian airline
Source: DHL Express Copyright: Christian HusarDHL Express has launched a new Austria based airline that will eventually operate with a fleet of 18 B757 freighters.The new carrier, DHL Air Austria, will be based at Vienna Airport which the express firm said was geographically at the heart of Europe.The aircraft are ...
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NorthLink Aviation to develop new cargo terminal at ANC
NorthLink Aviation has announced plans to develop and construct a new purpose-built air cargo terminal at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).The new facility will offer 11 hardstands, an air cargo warehouse with temp controlled facilities and dual-hydrant fueling system at each hardstand.NorthLink has agreed a 55-year lease with the ...
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NewsFeeport connects with Dutch Customs on e-commerce clearance
Haiti Arendi. Source: FeeportTech firm Feeport's software platform for the bulk clearance of goods has been connected to Dutch Customs' new declaration system for the import of e-commerce.Feeports' x7trade platform will allow the automated declaration of bulk low-value (value below €150) e-commerce goods imported into or via the Netherlands from ...
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Shortlist revealed for BIFA Awards
The BIFA Awards are fast approaching and 26 freight forwarding companies have been shortlisted as finalists for the nine categories, while 11 individuals made the shortlist in the Apprentice of the Year and Young Freight Forwarder categories.Robert Keen, BIFA’s Director General, commented: “It is no surprise that many entries to ...
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CCS-UK cargo community system ready to process CDS import declarations
The CCS-UK cargo community system is now ready to process CDS import declarations for all UK users.HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed that CDS (Customs Declaration Service) will replace Customs’ CHIEF system completely in March 2023.HMRC will gradually reduce its CHIEF services, with functionality switched off in two phases. ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo’s API Solution goes live
Air Canada Cargo customers can now connect directly with the carrier through its new Application Programming Interface (API) solution.This API will, says the airline, streamline manual interactions such as quoting, booking, scheduling, and track and trace requests.It will also improve connectivity and collaboration by connecting different systems and processes to ...
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NewsEuropa Air & Sea predicts rising airfreight demand on transatlantic
Andy Serpant, National Airfreight Manager, Europa Air & SeaLogistics group Europa Air & Sea anticipates a “sharp recovery” in air cargo volume on the transatlantic route during the final months of 2021 and into 2022 as the US aviation passenger market reopens for business.The pandemic and subsequent closure of borders ...
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NewsMENA Cargo signs freighter charter agreement with Euro Atlantic
MENA Cargo has announced Portugal-based EuroAtlantic Airways as its first strategic partner.EuroAtlantic Airways will supply aircraft to support MENA Cargo’s global strategy in expanding operations in South East Asia, Europe and the US.A one-year charter agreement has been signed for a Boeing 777-200ER and Boeing 767-300ER, both of which are ...
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NewsCEVA Logistics transports COVID vaccine air shipment
CEVA Logistics has transported 700,000 doses of the Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine from China to Uganda, using its ForPatients healthcare logistics suite.In a challenging spot airfreight market, CEVA was able to secure the routing and timing needed by the customer for 21 pallets of vaccines on an Airbus A330-200 freighter.The shipment ...
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NewsEtihad sustainable flight reduces carbon emissions by 72%
Etihad Airways has operated its most sustainable flight ever, reducing carbon emissions (CO2) by 72% in absolute terms compared to the equivalent flight operated in 2019.The London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi sustainable flight EY20 – part of the Etihad Greenliner Programme – Used a combination of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ...