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NewsFreighters may be solution to Aeroflot's scramble for aircraft parts
Image source: Volga-Dnepr GroupRussian airline Aeroflot is reportedly exploring the possibility of using 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) for passenger aircraft parts.Aeroflot is in talks with Volga-Dnepr Group over the possibility of acquiring five 737-800BCFs that are currently part of Volga-Dnepr-owned Atran Airlines' fleet, according to Russian publication Kommersant.The aircraft ...
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NewsIATA: Air cargo volumes predicted to rise 5.8% in 2025
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockAir cargo volumes are predicted by IATA to rise by 5.8% year on year to reach 72.5m tonnes in 2025, supported by e-commerce and Red Sea-related demand.While demand is expected to continue to grow, the average yield is predicted to adjust downwards by 0.7%, but still remain well ...
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NewsDutch government announces latest plan to limit Schiphol flights
Image: ShutterstockThe Dutch government has announced its intention to limit flights at Schiphol to 478,000 aircraft movements next year.Earlier this year, the government announced it would limit flights at the airport to between 475,000-485,000 movements as part of efforts to reduce noise at the airport.The cut has now been confirmed ...
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NewsStonepeak takeover of ATSG to progress as 'go-shop' period expires
Photo: EFWInvestment firm Stonepeak's $3.1bn takeover of freighter aircraft leasing giant ATSG will move ahead following the expiration of a go-shop period.The two businesses entered into a definitive agreement for the deal in early November but this included a 35-day go-shop period, which came to an end at midnight on ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds spot quotes to digital offering
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has launched a new service giving customers access to spot quotes on its e-SkyCargo digital platform.The Dubai-hubbed carrier said the eQuote service would allow customers to request and manage their spot quotations at any time.The solution will be progressively rolled out globally and will incorporate the ...
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UK and Dutch investors await approval to pick up Air Belgium’s freight operations
UK long-haul freight specialist Air One Holdings International and a Dutch firm, Peso Aviation Management, are looking to take over the cargo operations of struggling carrier Air Belgium.The two investors have submitted an offer to a business court which, according to Air Belgium, is set to issue a decision on ...
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NewsSF Airlines adds first 737-800 freighter
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockSF Airlines has invested further in fleet modernisation with the addition of its first Boeing 737-800 freighter.The next generation narrowbody aircraft was delivered this month, according to fleet tracking website Planespotters.This latest addition to the SF fleet is 17 and a half years old. The aircraft is ...
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NewsAir cargo avoids crazy peak season despite continued growth in November
Source: Supakitswn/ shutterstock.comAir cargo demand continued to increase at double-digit percentage levels in November but the industry managed to avoid supply chain chaos despite the rapid growth.The latest figures from data firm Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 10% year on year in November, the 13th consecutive month ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints Newbold in global accounts role
Image: ShutterstockEtihad Cargo has appointed Andy Newbold as senior manager global accounts with the task of strengthening customer relationships.Newbold has more than 35 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles with international airlines, specialising in cargo operations, commercial strategy, and product management.For the past 15 years, Newbold has ...
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NewsReports: US approves Korean takeover of Asiana
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe US has reportedly approved Korean Air's takeover of Asiana Airlines, meaning the acquisition has now cleared its last regulatory hurdle.South Korea-based Maeil Business Newspaper said that according to industry sources, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gave the green light for the acquisition on December 2."In the case ...
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NewsAirfreight demand drivers are problematic
Photo: stockphoto mania/ ShutterstockAirfreight has reached a tipping point when it comes to benefitting from the Red Sea crisis, while e-commerce is exacerbating trade lane imbalances.These were some of the key observations made by air cargo experts taking part in a Flexport webinar this week.Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van ...
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NewsCargo groups complain to Dutch competition authority over Schiphol price hikes
Source: ShutterstockThree Dutch airfreight and logistics groups have complained to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets over Schiphol's plans to hike prices.The increases, announced in November, will see airline charges rise by 37% over the coming three years in response to high inflation and increased interest rates.The charges for ...
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NewsQatar Cargo and Japan Airlines strengthen air cargo partnership
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo and Japan Airlines' cargo division (JALCARGO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their air cargo partnership with the goal of integrating their networks and improving service offerings for customers.The airlines, which already have a long-standing relationship as oneworld partners, are focused ...
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InsightsPutzger perspective: Pricing smoke and mirrors
Photo: William Potter/ Shutterstock Parcel shippers were hit with peak season surcharges but carriers’ pricing gambles didn’t pay off. Digitalisation has made some headway in the industry, but it appears to have failed to move the needle significantly when it comes to pricing. Witness the parcel sector, ...
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NewsIATA: Air cargo demand robust in October but outlook less positive
Willie Walsh. Photo: IATAAir cargo volumes remained robust in October as traffic was up year on year for the fifteenth consecutive month but the coming 12 months should be viewed with caution, according to IATA.The latest statistics from IATA show that in October demand in cargo tonne km (CTK) terms ...
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NewsPre-tariff rush and e-commerce demand to fuel a busy start to 2025 for air cargo
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockWith the peak season at its peak, attention in the air cargo market is beginning to turn to the coming 12 months and many are predicting a busy start to the year for the industry despite recent developments.There has been much discussion over recent weeks of the potential ...
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NewsChallenge Group expands network to Africa
First Challenge Group flight to Nairobi. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has begun operating in Africa for the first time with the launch of a new route from its hub at Liege Airport (LGG) in Belgium to Nairobi (NBO) in Kenya.The new route launched on December 2 and is served by ...
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NewsRodriguez scoops new digital role at IAG Cargo
Daniel Rodriguez. Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Daniel Rodriguez to the newly created role of head of digital sales.The cargo business said that the new role was part of efforts to accelerate its online offering and "better serve customers in the evolving logistics landscape".Rodriguez has held various roles within ...
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NewsCainiao and Qatar Cargo deepen partnership covering e-commerce
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockQatar Airways Cargo and Cainiao have announced the formation of a new partnership that aims to capitalise on the growth of e-commerce.Details on exactly what the partnership will involve were lacking, with the two companies stating that they will "leverage their complementary strengths through this partnership to ...
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NewsEU approves sale of Asiana's cargo business to Air Incheon
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe European Commission has approved the sale of Asiana Airlines' cargo business to Air Incheon to enable Korean Air to move closer to acquiring Asiana Airlines.On February 13, the Commission approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana by Korean, but as part of this, Korean had to commit to divesting ...