All Airlines articles – Page 237
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Keeping cool in the Antarctic
Russian freighter operator Volga-Dnepr Airlines flew more than 190 tonnes of freight to Antarctica during its first-ever season of cargo flights to the world’s most southerly region, in support of the DROMLAN international Antarctic project.The DROMLAN (Dronning Maud Land Air Network) project, which is managed by the Antarctic Logistics Centre ...
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Lufthansa Group result one of the best ever despite tough challenges
Looking back at its 2015 performance during its annual general meeting (AGM), the Lufthansa Group said that the adjusted earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) of €1.8bn and net profit of €1.7bn it made on revenue of €32.1bn during the year represented one of the best group results in the ...
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Batmobile flies between continents, with Turkish Airlines’ help
The Batmobile has made its first ever journey between two continents, thanks to Turkish Airlines. The car that will be used in Warner Bros’ new movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice travelled to Istanbul where it crossed the Bosphorus Strait from Europe to Asia on the new Yavuz Sultan ...
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Qatar ups IAG stake to almost 12%
Qatar Airways has increased its stake in IAG to almost 12%, according to Bloomberg.The news agency reported that the Middle Eastern airline has been “strengthening ties built around the access [IAG-owned] British Airways provides to North America via London and the Gulf carrier’s network of Asian routes”.Qatar Air has increased ...
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First quarter surge hoists ABC to record
A 27% year-on-year increase lifted AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) to a new quarterly tonnage record of over 132,000 tonnes in the first three months of 2016.January 2016 was also a record for that month with cargo volumes of 43,000 tonnes, while February tonnage rose 15% over the same month in 2015 ...
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Virgin to bring back seasonal London - Chicago direct connection
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that it is to relaunch seasonal daily flights to and from Chicago tomorrow (27 April).Virgin’s cargo customers working in the Chicago market are currently supported by the carrier’s year-round daily London – Detroit service but the addition of the new Airbus A330-300 services through Chicago O’Hare ...
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Norwegian Cargo opts for dnata in UK market
Norwegian Cargo, the freight operation of the rapidly growing low-cost carrier, has chosen dnata to handle its freight in the UK.The deal, which goes into effect on 1 May, will see the Dubai-headquartered handler that forms part of the Emirates Group provide Norwegian with a full range of freight handling ...
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Another successful Air Cargo News Cargo Airline of the Year Awards
American Airlines was voted Cargo Airline of the Year 2016 in a night of airfreight industry celebrations, with 14 winners taking a bow in London at a gala event.The airfreight industry Oscars, now in their 33rd year, were presented by TV celebrity Gyles Brandreth in front of an audience of ...
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Air Cargo News reveals dates for Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals Air Cargo Conference
Air Cargo News is delighted to announce that its Life Sciences and Pharmaceuticals Air Cargo Conference will take place in London in November this year.The conference will take place at the Hilton London Heathrow Airport at Terminal 4 on November 22 and 23.The event sees key links in the pharmaceutical ...
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NewsRevealed: 26 trends to impact logistics
DHL has revealed 26 key trends that could impact the logistics industry in the next five to ten years.The supply chain giant’s 2016 Logistics Trend Radar, the third in the series, introduces new trends, tracks the evolution of previous ones and identifies those that have faded or become mainstream since ...
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Temperature-sensitive cargo — Emirates has it covered
Emirates SkyCargo has launched White Cover Advanced, a next-generation version of its protection product for valuable temperature-sensitive cargo, including pharmaceuticals.Weighing no more than 3kg, the special sheet completely encloses the shipment and allows for cooling during transportation and cold storage. Application takes two people no more than eight minutes to ...
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Call for stricter drone regulations after incident near Heathrow
Experts are calling for stricter drone regulations after one of the devices is believed to have hit an aircraft approaching Heathrow airport.On Sunday afternoon the front of a British Airways Airbus-320 passenger aircraft approaching Heathrow is believed to have hit by a drone, sparking a police investigation.The incident was immediately ...
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Airfreight rates slide for the fourth month in a row
Airfreight prices declined for the fourth month in a row in February and the tough market conditions are expected to remain this year.The latest figures from Drewry’s Sea & Air Shipper Insight shows that in February airfreight prices slipped to their $2.57 per kg − the lowest level since the ...
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First freighter for Canada-Latin America route
Air Canada and Cargojet Airways are finalising a commercial arrangement to operate the only direct scheduled freighter service between Canada and Latin America. A Cargojet Boeing 767-300ER freighter will fly from Canada to Latin America, offering 52 tonnes of net cargo capacity from June 9, subject to regulatory approvals.Initial service ...
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LATAM Cargo introduced as single, united brand
LATAM Airlines Group has announced the creation of a unified, single brand for its various airfreight affiliates.The LATAM Cargo brand will unite LAN Cargo, TAM Cargo, LAN Cargo Colombia and Mas Air – in so doing becoming the largest cargo airline group in Latin America.The move forms part of LATAM ...
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Atlas Air Worldwide completes Southern Air acquisition
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has completed its acquisition of Southern Air Holdings in a deal worth $110m.The deal, which was funded with cash on hand, was first announced in January this year but was finally completed today.Atlas said the deal would provide it entry into the Boeing 777 and B737 ...
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Aircraft orders monthly: Pegasus and Air India place orders in March
Each month Air Cargo News analyses the latest aircraft orders, both passenger and freighter.Pegasus Airlines orders five 737sTurkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines and Boeing have finalised an order for five Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s in a deal valued at approximately $505m based on expected list prices at delivery.Pegasus Airlines and its ...
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Qatar Airways continues to grow its cargo network coverage
Recent additions to the Qatar Airways passenger network are also helping the Middle East airline’s cargo operation to spread its wings to new destinations.In mid-March, Qatar Airways launched an Airbus A350 service from its home base, at Doha’s Hamad International Airport, to Logan International Airport in Boston.The daily, non-stop connection ...
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Alaska Airlines confirms Virgin America purchase
Alaska Air Group, parent company of Alaska Airlines, and California-headquartered Virgin America have confirmed their boards of directors’ approval of a deal under which the former will acquire Virgin America’s shares for $2.6bn; including Virgin America’s debt and aircraft lease obligations, the transaction is valued at approximately $4.0bn.The merger will ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific air cargo demand down 12.1% in February
Weak air cargo markets and a seasonal slowdown saw a 12.1% decline in February’s freight tonne km (FTK) for Asian-Pacific carriers versus same month 2015.Preliminary traffic figures for February 2016 released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) attributed the decline in international air cargo demand to “weakness in ...