All Airlines articles – Page 31
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InsightsRecovering transpacific market needs more lift
Capacity growth on the transpacific trade lane needs to continue to match a recent surge in e-commerce volumes.An unexpected surge in demand in November and December rescued airlines’ peak season, which had looked rather tepid in October.“It was a good peak season, especially from Asia to the US,” says Shawn ...
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Putzger perspective: Maxed out
Boeing is in hot water over the safety of its 737 Max planes, leaving the industry with many questions about the future of the plane manufacturer’s production and supply chains. If the garage that services your car operated in the same manner as Boeing, you probably would go elsewhere without ...
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NewsAir cargo demand rises 11% in March
Global air cargo market demand rose 11% year on year for a third consecutive month in March and it was no surprise that e-commerce and Red Sea shipping disruption helped propel volumes.Releasing its latest analysis, Xeneta said that the higher volumes seen in the first quarter of the year have ...
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NewsIAG Cargo looks ahead to return of Abu Dhabi connection
Source: British AirwaysIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the introduction of summer services by partner airlines, including the return of flights to Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years.The cargo division of the IAG Group, which includes carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Level, will benefit ...
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NewsAir Canada partners with SATS for return to Singapore
Source: SATSAir Canada has selected SATS to provide cargo handling services at Singapore’s Changi International Airport as it returns to the airport for the first time in over 30 years.The Star Alliance airline will today launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore. The contract also includes ...
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NewsSmartLynx appoints deputy chief executive
Jan Belina. Photo: SmartLynx AirlinesACMI, cargo, and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Jan Belina as deputy chief executive.Belina will support the company's newly appointed chief executive Edvinas Demeniusm in leading the airline's executive team and managing day-to-day operations.He has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry ...
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Network and Philippine Airlines renew GSSA contract
Network Cargo Management (NCM) and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Philippines, have renewed their GSSA contract in Canada.The longstanding partnership between the two companies has been reinforced with the renewal of their GSSA contract for a further three years, with effect from February 5.“We are thrilled that ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds Boston service
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has expanded its US network with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts.The carrier's inaugural flight on the Abu Dhabi to Boston route arrived in Boston on March 31. The service will see the airline operate four flights per week to Boston, which is ...
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Air Cargo News Awards are open for entry
The prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are now officially open for entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the air cargo industry – from innovative solutions for complex transport challenges to investments in new technologies, services and innovations.There are nine trophies up for grabs ...
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Saudia Cargo targets e-commerce with Shenzhen flights
Saudia Cargo aims to further tap into the e-commerce market with the addition of two weekly flights to Shenzhen, China.The flights, which launched on March 15, operate with a Boeing 777-200F on Mondays and Fridays, said the Jeddah-headquartered Saudi Arabian airline."This expansion enables Saudia Cargo to facilitate the seamless transportation ...
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UPS wins US postal air cargo contract
UPS has been awarded a contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to become its primary air cargo provider.The contract is effective immediately, but there will be a transition period as UPS takes over from FedEx, which has had a long-term mail contract with USPS.This new contract will see ...
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YunExpress targets e-commerce demand with latest 777 freighter
YunExpress has extended its agreement with lessor Atlas Air to include a second Boeing 777-200 freighter that will be used to cover rising e-commerce demand.The new aircraft will enter operation under a long-term charter agreement in April and operate six weekly routes between China and the US.The new flight will ...
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NewsWFS strikes DHL cargo deal in France
Photo: WFSDHL Aviation has signed a new multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to manage freight at its airport stations in France.This renewed partnership extends the two companies’ 14-year relationship in France. DHL signed its first freight handling contract with WFS in Paris in 2010.The DHL CDG HUB is ...
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AAPA: February Asia air cargo demand up 10%
Air cargo demand in Asia grew in February "as a result of business and e-commerce activity" said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).Preliminary February 2024 traffic figures released by the AAPA show international air cargo demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), increased by 10.2% year on year ...
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Delta Cargo expands partnership with WebCargo
Delta Cargo has expanded its offering on online booking platform WebCargo by Freightos to include more destinations and products.The airline added its general cargo product and tariff fares to the platform in 2020, but this has now been extended to include the carrier's global network out of the US as ...
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NewsKorean Air connects with DHL through APIs
Source: Korean AirDHL Global Forwarding is continuing to add direct connections to its airline partner's booking systems, this time integrating with Korean Air.Korean Air said that it is the first time that the airline has connected its booking system directly with a freight forwarder.The Application Programming Interface (API) system will ...
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NewsEmirates gets ready for SAF at Schiphol
Photo: EmiratesEmirates has commenced the activation of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement with Neste at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.Over 2m gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024.The Dubai-headquartered airline will track the delivery of SAF into the fuelling ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian expands cargo fleet with converted A321 freighter
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/Shutterstock.comRoyal Jordanian Airlines has introduced an Airbus A321 converted freighter, providing additional dedicated cargo capacity as part of the carrier’s fleet modernisation.The operator has leased the twinjet (JY-RAZ) from Irish-based financial firm UMBF.Powered by International Aero Engines V2500s, it was originally delivered in 2009 to UK carrier BMI ...
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ANA again pushes back takeover of freighter airline NCA
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has for a third time delayed its planned takeover of freighter carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) as regulators continue to examine the deal.ANA had originally been hoping to complete the deal on October 1 last year, but this was later pushed back until February 1, then ...
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NewsHybrid Air Vehicles agrees production site for airship
Source: Hybrid Air VehiclesHybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has reached an agreement with the city of Doncaster in the UK for the development of a production site for its Airlander 10 airship.The 50 ha site is located at Carcroft Common and will be acquired by HAV under a freehold agreement.HAV will ...