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321 Precision expands conversion capacity through HAECO
321 Precision Conversions will expand its capacity through an agreement with HAECO Xiamen as it looks to meet high demand for A321 conversions.The A321 aircraft passenger-to-freighter conversion work will be performed at HAECO Xiamen’s facility, beginning in February 2022.Meanwhile, HAECO Americas commences conversion services to 321 Precision Conversions at its ...
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Delta Cargo adds SAF programme
Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as airlines continue their drive to reduce emissions.The new SAF programme, which is part of the wider airline group's 'Path to Net Zero' initiative, is certified and audited by greenhouse gas accounting firm Ruby Canyon ...
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MSC and Lufthansa eye ITA Airways
Container shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Co. (MSC) is interested in acquiring a majority stake in Italian state airline ITA Airways.The MSC Group aims to create a partnership with the Italian Government and the German airline Lufthansa.Both the MSC Group and Lufthansa have expressed the wish that the Italian Government maintains ...
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NewsUS DOT suspends 44 flight segments served by Chinese carriers
Source: ShutterstockThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) has suspended 44 passenger flight segments operated by Chinese air carriers in retaliation for Chinese cancellation of flights by US carriers due to alleged violation of the Asian country’s Covid-19 rules.It’s the latest volley in an increasing spat between US and Chinese aviation ...
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SITA buys out Cargolux's stake in CHAMP
Transport IT firm SITA has become the sole owner of air cargo software provider CHAMP Cargosystems after buying the stake owned by Cargolux Airlines.The transaction saw SITA acquire its joint venture partner's 49% holding on December 21.SITA said the move will increase CHAMP's flexibility and comes as revenues at the ...
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Modair launches air cargo express company
Indian aviation firm Modair has launched an air logistics company that offers same-day cargo delivery.Modair Express will use small aircraft to offer daily scheduled express cargo fights between large Indian cities and less accessible areas.On its website, the company said it serves the e-commerce and retail, pharmaceutical, tech and telecom, ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo to insource Spain operations
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo will insource its entire commercial operation in Spain from February 1.The company has successfully been represented by GSA, ATC Aviation Services in Spain since 2005. However, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Spanish operations are now ready to fly under the airline's own flag.“It is because our ...
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Charity calls on air cargo to help transport dogs
A dog charity is calling on the air cargo industry to help with the transport of rescue animals.The NoToDogMeat charity is asking for help transporting dogs from its shelter in Beijing to the UK.Travel restrictions - due to Covid - and funding issues have resulted in delays to the transport ...
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NewsANA Group to ramp up freighter operations
Credit: ShutterstockJapan’s ANA Group plans to maximise the operation of freighters and utilise passenger aircraft for cargo operations following what it said is strong continued demand for cargo operations.“For the freighter routes, ANA will maximize the use of its 11 freighters through its network to operate charter flights and additional ...
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NewsCargolux adds online booking service
Cargolux B747-8F. Source: CargoluxCargolux Airlines has launched a new online booking portal as part of the freighter operator’s investment in its digital capabilities.The new portal enables customers to log on, request an instant spot quote according to personalised criteria, as well as having visibility of allocations, “thereby enabling for the ...
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NewsFlypop adds second aircraft for PAX-cargo flights
Airbus A330. Photo: flypopUK low-cost airline flypop has brought a second Airbus A330 aircraft into service for cargo-in-the-cabin operations.Over the weekend of January 15-16, the Airbus A330 flew into London Stansted Airport, flypop’s headquarters. The airline launched pax-freighter services on an A330-300 in November through a partnership with lessor Hi ...
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NewsAirlines cancel US flights despite 5G delay
Credit: ShutterstockAirlines have been cancelling US services over concerns about the roll out of 5G networks despite mobile firms delaying their plans around airports for two weeks.Yesterday, US telecommunications firms AT&T and Verizon said they would delay the implementation of their c-band 5G networks for two weeks around certain US ...
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NewsCargo airlines urge US to swerve 5G "economic calamity”
Photo: PixabayCargo airlines are amongst the signatories of a letter urging immediate action on 5G plans in the US to “avoid significant operational disruption” in the supply chain.The letter, sent by trade association Airlines for America to stakeholders in government bodies, is signed by 11 companies including Atlas Air Worldwide, ...
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Air France KLM and Envirotainer partner on emissions
Temperature controlled ULD firm Envirotainer has joined Air France (AF) KLM Cargo’s sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as the carrier group rolls out the Releye container.The tie-up will see Envirotainer invest in SAF for transporting its ULDs, while AF KLM will use the company’s Releye container, which it claims offers ...
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NewsTexel Air acquires first 737-800BCF
737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirBahrain-based Texel Air has acquired its first 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) that is also a first of its kind for the Middle East.A second 737-800BCF aircraft will be inducted for conversion with Boeing in May 2022 and is expected to enter service in September 2022. The ...
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Delta Cargo adjusts domestic capacity
Delta Cargo is temporarily adjusting domestic capacity to “ensure that we can meet” customer service performance expectations.The company said it will be “paring capacity” effective January 17 to February 15 during certain times of the day on narrowbody flights in key domestic hub operations.International flights and domestic widebody flights will ...
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Saudia Cargo hopes to add Europe-US freighter flights
Saudi Arabian Airlines is hoping to add a new freighter service between Europe and the US but has met some resistance from US carriers over the plans.In late December, the carrier applied to the US Department of Transportation for a limited exemption for seventh freedom rights to operate all-cargo flights ...
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NewsSave the Date: Air Cargo News Awards announced
The Air Cargo News Awards will this year take place on September 16 in the UK at the Runnymede on Thames Hotel, just a stone's throw from Heathrow Airport.Last year's event was a sell out with more than 240 industry figures attending the glittering awards ceremony to honour and celebrate ...
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NewsKalitta Air signs up for aircraft dent-mapping tech
Kalita Air aircraft. Photo: Kalita AirUS cargo and special-missions airline Kalitta Air has begun using 8tree’s dentCHECK to enhance its aircraft dent-mapping activities.dentCHECK is a handheld and wireless 3D scanning tool with AR that is purpose-built for the aviation maintenance industry and used by maintenance firms, airlines and manufacturers.The company ...
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NewsChina's air cargo industry bounces back
Air China Cargo aircraft. Photo: Air China CargoChina's air cargo industry has recovered to close to the volume it was at in 2019, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has said.As of the end of 2021, China saw the volume of air cargo and parcels rise by 8.2% from ...