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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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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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Lufthansa Cargo’s fourth B777F arrives
THE B777 freighter had helped make Lufthansa Cargo more punctual and provide higher quality services, says Dr Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, director of operations.The modern cargo jet reliably carries up to 103 tonnes over more than 9,000 km.The fourth of an order of five, christened ‘Olá Brazil’ – emphasising the high number ...
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Volga-Dnepr delivers oil and gas drilling rig
VOLGA-DNEPR Airlines has transported this 24-metre long oil-and-gas drilling rig.Outsize shipments technicians used a special aircraft ramp extension to load it onto an An-124-100 freighter, before a tractor dragged it into the cargo hold.The rig was flown from the Russian city of Novy Urengoy to Mirny-based Krasnodar Drilling, a branch ...
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American adds full cargo service at Tampa
AMERICAN AIRLINES has launched a full cargo service to and from Tampa, Florida.Tampa’s freight service will cover the complete product range of American Airlines Cargo, both for domestic and international shipments.Produce, spare parts and tropical fish are expected to be the primary exports out of the city, said a spokesperson.American ...
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Emirates A380 for Frankfurt
EMIRATES will launch a daily A380 passenger service from Dubai to Frankfurt in Germany from September 1, replacing a B777 aircraft.Frankfurt is currently served by the UAE carrier with a triple daily B777 passenger jet. From September, EK 45 becomes an A380 flight.Frankfurt is well served with main deck capacity ...
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‘Controllers strike will affect short haul flights’
AIR FRANCE says the strike action by French air traffic controllers will have very limited impact on its operations.The French flag carrier reveals that while short/medium haul flights from Orly airport will be affected, long haul services departing from Charles De Gaulle should not be.“Of course we are keeping our ...
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Cargojet and First Air in freighter cooperation
CANADIAN carriers Cargojet and First Air have signed a cooperation agreement on a three times a week freighter service from Ottawa and Winnipeg to the arctic city of Iqaluit.Cargojet will assume the remaining lease obligation of First Air’s B767-200 extended range freighter aircraft, subject to lessor approval, in a deal ...
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Air India set to join Star Alliance
AIR INDIA is set to join the Star Alliance in July after a meeting of member airline CEOs cleared the way for India's national carrier to become part of the global grouping.Integration teams at Air India, Star Alliance and its member carriers will now complete the “last necessary work” for ...
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IAG Cargo extends 'Cargo Connector' to Seattle and Houston
IAG CARGO is extending Cargo Connector - a service offering to collect and deliver items weighing less than 300 kilos – to airports in Seattle and Houston.The service allows forwarders to book cargo at short notice, and removes the need for them to pay for their own driver and truck, ...
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Asia Pacific cargo uptick in May
ASIA PACIFIC airlines saw a “healthy growth” in demand for air cargo in May, according to the latest industry data.Preliminary traffic figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines saw International air cargo demand in freight tonne km increase by 4.7 per cent last month, with export shipments to the ...
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Ethiopian Airlines gets €50m loan for air cargo terminal
ETHIOPIAN Airlines has signed a €50 million loan agreement with the French Development Agency (AFD) to erect a new air cargo terminal at Addis Ababa.“Infrastructure development is one of the four pillars of our fast, profitable and sustainable growth strategic roadmap: Ethiopian Cargo Vision 2025,” reveals Tewolde Gebremariam, chief executive ...
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Air China Cargo cash injection
AIR CHINA, Cathay Pacific and a third investor are to pump 2 billion yuan ($321 million) into their Air China Cargo freighter venture.In a website statement, Cathay said that the funds will assist Air China Cargo to “adjust its fleet, to reduce its operating costs and to improve the performance ...
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Ukraine Airlines starts Düsseldorf service
UKRAINE AIRLINES has launched a direct service between Kiev and Düsseldorf.The route, operating six times a week from the eastern European country’s main international hub Boryspil Airport, will be serviced with a B737.Düsseldorf Airport Cargo (DUS Cargo) has been awarded the handling contract, whilst Globe Air Cargo has been appointed ...
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The less-than-truckload operator in the sky
IT IS gratifying in this era of increased belly capacity to report that a freighter airline is not just thriving but planning a major boost to its fleet.In November, Canadian carrier Cargojet will be adding two B767-200Fs and four B767-300Fs to bring its fleet up to 22 aircraft. By January ...
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Air Ghana takes delivery of B737-400PTF
AIRCRAFT conversions specialist PEMCO World Air Services has delivered a B737-400PTF for use in West Africa by Air Ghana.The former passenger aircraft will fly scheduled freighter services for express package giant DHL under a partnership between US-based ACMI operator Swiftair and Air Ghana.The 11-pallet freighter was converted at PEMCO’s headquarters ...
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Air cargo tonnage up 7.5 per cent in May
GLOBAL air cargo tonnages saw a 7.5 per cent year-over-year increase in May but a 0.2 per cent yield drop in US$, stated WorldACD in its latest market data report.From April to May, yields fell by 1.9 per cent, “a not unusual seasonal phenomenon,” said the Netherlands-based research house that ...
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Chapman Freeborn and Swiss WorldCargo's courier deal
CHAPMAN Freeborn Airchartering and Swiss WorldCargo have agreed a new partnership for delivering time-critical shipments.It means that the global aircraft charter specialist is supporting Swiss WorldCargo with all hand-carry requirements through its worldwide office network.Already an acknowledged global leader for care-intensive cargo services, the agreement will allow Swiss WorldCargo to ...