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SpiceJet Q2 losses narrow on cargo revenue growth
A steady increase in cargo revenue has helped Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet narrow its quarterly operating loss, even as passenger travel demand remains in the doldrums amid the coronavirus pandemic.For the quarter ended September 30, the carrier reported an operating loss of Rs1.06bn ($14.2m), significantly lower than the Rs6bn loss ...
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NewsVietjet and UPS team-up on Asian flights
Vietjet and UPS have entered an agreement to leverage each other’s global and regional networks.The agreement provides Vietjet with access to flights on UPS’s international freighter network from Asia, while the US express firm will be able to utilise Vietjet services within Vietnam, Thailand and the wider Asia region.The partnership ...
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NewsSF Airlines adds new US service as fleet expansion continues
Express carrier SF Airlines has launched a new service to the US, while it has also continued with its fleet expansion.The service started on November 7 and is operating on a rotation of Shenzhen-Hangzhou-Los Angeles, utilising Boeing 747-400 capacity.The first flight carried general cargo and e-commerce the airline said.The two ...
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Air France KLM continues preparation for vaccine launch
Air France KLM Martinair (AFKLP) has helped establish two more task forces and is developing new cool facilities as it prepares for the launch of a Covid-19 vaccine.The airline group said that along with Air Cargo Netherlands (ACN) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol; and with Aéroport de Paris it has established ...
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Cargo helps Emirates limit its losses
Emirates saw its cargo volumes decline in the first half of its financial year as carrying capacity was heavily reduced as a result of the grounding of much of its passenger operations.The Dubai-hubbed airline reported first half cargo volumes of 785,000 tonnes, which is down 35% compared with 2019 levels ...
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NewsIAG Cargo facilitates Diwali celebration with movement of festive goods
IAG Cargo has carried out a special delivery on behalf of a customer working in India who was unable to spend Diwali with his London-based family, due to work commitments and Covid-19 restrictions.The carrier enabled Ashish Asaf, who works at logistics firm S.A Group — an IAG cargo customer — ...
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Lufthansa Cargo launches new booking portal
Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new online booking portal that it hopes will speed up the process for customers.The Frankfurt-hubbed carrier said that the new portal, eBooking, has simplified the process into three steps: define the shipment, choose the product and confirm the route."The system guides customers through the booking ...
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NewsEmirates calls A380s up for all-cargo duties
The cargo market has pivoted to such an extent that Emirates SkyCargo is now able to utilise its A380 aircraft - known for its low cargo capacity compared to its size - as mini-freighters.The Dubai-headquartered airline said that it would use the four-engine aircraft on select cargo charter operations to ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr Group gears up for peak season
Volga-Dnepr Group has noted a significant increase in airfreight demand, driven by e-commerce growth, across two of its carriers' networks.The group said that AirBridgeCargo Airlines and ATRAN Airlines experienced a three-fold increase in e-commerce volumes in the first nine months of this year - amounting to more than 75,000 tonnes.The ...
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Aeronaves TSM signs up for B737 conversion
Mexico-based Aeronaves TSM has signed a deal with conversion house Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) for one firm order for a B737-400SF, and an option for one additional freighter conversion.These aircraft represent TSM’s entry into the B737-400SF freighter platform. The first aircraft (MSN 28150) will commence modification in March 2021. All ...
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Air cargo prepares for biggest ever product launch as vaccine nears roll-out
The air cargo industry is preparing for what has been described as the biggest product launch in the history of mankind as a Covid-19 vaccine is set to begin distribution this year.Yesterday, developers Pfizer and BioNTech announced that trials had shown that its vaccine could prevent more than 90% of ...
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SF Airlines launches Frankfurt freighter link
Express operator SF Airlines has launched a new freighter service between Wuhan and Frankfurt (FRA) to cater for e-commerce demand.The service represents SF Airlines' fourth to Europe and the third international route from Wuhan, following the launch of flights to Tokyo and Osaka earlier this year.The flight will be operated ...
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Etihad overhauls management as it adapts to being ‘mid-size’ carrier
Several senior Etihad Airways personnel, including chief commercial officer Robin Kamark, are stepping down from the Middle Eastern carrier as it undertakes an extensive reshaping to adapt to the changed market situation.The company said it is overhauling its business model to emerge as a “mid-sized carrier”, focusing on a fleet ...
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Qatar Cargo creates initiative to support local perfume exports
Qatar Airways Cargo has developed an initiative with Qatar Development Bank (QDB) that supports local perfume manufacturers in the State of Qatar.As part of the initiative, the carrier is offering discounted rates to Qatari perfume manufacturers in order to "help boost exports and sales of locally manufactured perfumes" and to ...
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Turkish Cargo adds extra freighter flight to Budapest
Turkish Cargo has expanded its direct scheduled freighter flights to Budapest as it ramps up its use of the airport.The carrier said that as well as adding a fourth weekly freighter flight, Budapest (BUD) has become its main hub for eastern Europe with the creation of a regional directorate office ...
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Atlas Air reactivates another B747 as revenues rise
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings will reactivate another B747 freighter after improvements in its third quarter figures thanks in part to expanded its e-commerce operations with Amazon and Alibaba.The lessor reported that third-quarter revenues increased by 24.9% year on year to $809.9m and net income increased 23.5% year on year to ...
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Amazon confirms the launch of European airfreight operations
E-commerce giant Amazon has confirmed the launch of air cargo operations in Europe after months of speculation.The e-tailer yesterday announced that it had leased two branded Boeing 737-800 aircraft from GECAS that will be operated by ASL Airlines on behalf of Amazon Air in Europe, following the start of operations ...
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Air cargo demand helps Korean to Q3 operating profit
Air cargo demand helped Korean Air eke out an operating profit of W7.6bn ($6.5m) in the third quarter — its second consecutive profitable quarter since the coronavirus struck — but its overall revenue was down more than half from a year earlier.The W7.6bn operating result for the three months ended ...
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Operating profits take off at Lufthansa's cargo business
Lufthansa's logistics division saw profits massively improve on a year ago on the back of cost reductions and higher rates.The division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo and other businesses such as time:matters and Jettainer, saw third-quarter revenues decline by 2% year on year to €587m while revenue cargo tonne kms were ...
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AF KLMP expands presence in Germany with Swissport Frankfurt partnership
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP Cargo) has said it is set to strengthen its position in the German market.The carrier's comments come as Swissport — its ground handler in Frankfurt — commenced operations at its new cargo facility at Frankfurt Airport last week.GertJan Roelands, senior vice president of sales ...