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US FAA orders urgent inspection of 747 lightning protection
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered all US Boeing 747 operators to carry out urgent inspections of lightning protection systems on the aircraft.The US FAA yesterday issued an airworthiness directive ordering all 747 operators to carry out the inspections due to early degradation of the lightning protection safety ...
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MSC Air Cargo adds its third 777 freighter
Atlas Air has taken delivery of the latest Boeing 777 freighter that it will operate on behalf of MSC Air Cargo.The new aircraft will be operated for MSC under a previously announced ACMI deal and is the third of a four-aircraft partnership.The aircraft will be used on existing routes but ...
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Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines consider cargo joint venture
Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines yesterday signed an agreement to cooperate on air cargo with the possibility of forming a joint venture (JV) in the future.Following the agreement, the two airlines said they would examine the potential launch of an air cargo JV providing customers with the "benefits of a ...
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Demand up for Asia Pacific airlines in October
Asia Pacific airlines saw increased international air cargo demand in October ahead of an anticipated Christmas e-commerce boost."Despite some moderation in trade activity, October saw Asia Pacific airlines post a 3.2% increase in international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), when compared to the depressed volumes ...
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DB Schenker continues to roll out API connections with airlines
DB Schenker is continuing to add direct Application Programming Interface (API) connections with airlines' booking systems.This week, the forwarder announced it had created another API link, this time with American Airlines Cargo.The digitalisation investment is anticipated to streamline, simplify and speed up the air cargo shipment booking process, as well ...
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NewsK+N ships cargo on 100% SAF powered transatlantic flight
© 2023 Kuehne+Nagel. All rights reserved.A Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) shipment was onboard the first ever commercial transatlantic flight 100% powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) earlier this week.The flight hit the headlines on November 29 when a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 Dreamliner was filled with 50 tonnes of SAF for its ...
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Dronamics and Qatar Cargo sign world’s first cargo drone interline agreement
Dronamics and Qatar Airways Cargo have signed the first interline agreement between an international airline and a cargo drone airline.The interline agreement enables the extension of the delivery networks of both partners, increasing their reach as well as providing access to areas previously hard to reach by traditional airfreight.Through the ...
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Rates continue to rise in November despite muted demand
Airfreight rates on major east-west trade lanes continued to pick up in November as weather conditions, e-commerce demand and capacity constraints helped push up prices (see dashboard at end of article).The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) – taking into account both spot and contract rates – ...
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Reports: Cathay still considering future freighter options
Cathay Pacific is now considering ordering the Airbus A350 freighter instead of the Boeing 777-8 freighter, according to Reuters.Quoting industry sources, the newswire said the Hong Kong-headquartered airline had switched from favouring the 777-8F to the new Airbus freighter.The sources said the airline was considering an initial order for six ...
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NewsMaersk Air Cargo to trial new UK-China route
Source: Cargo FirstMaersk Air Cargo will launch a new trial service between the UK and China to help meet peak season demand.The airline will operate the weekly service between Bournemouth Airport and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) in Zhejiang province utilising a Boeing 767-300 freighter with a capacity of around ...
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NewsAir cargo's rollercoaster ride set to end in 2024?
The air cargo rollercoaster ride of the last few years is looking like it could end in 2024 with "classic seasonality" set to return, although there could still be some bumps along the way.In its market outlook for 2024, data provider Xeneta predicts that air cargo volumes will rise by ...
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Aviation targets 5% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member countries have agreed to target a reduction in CO2 emissions generated by aviation by 5% compared to current fossil fuels by 2030.The target includes a "collective vision" for green energy transition, harmonised regulatory foundations, supporting implementation initiatives, and improved access to financing for related ...
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NewsAdditional A340 converted freighter added to UK-China service
Source: Cargo FirstEuropean Cargo has added an extra aircraft to its service between Bournemouth Airport and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport with more capacity set to be added next year.The carrier first launched the service in May operating three times per week with a single converted A340 freighter with a capacity ...
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NewsKenya Airways expands cargo capacity with additional freighters
Source: Markus Mainka/ Shutterstock.comKenya Airways is introducing a pair of Boeing 737-800 converted freighters in order to expand its cargo capacity.The flag-carrier says the freighters will contribute to its “diversification strategy” and address a “growing demand” for cargo carriage in the region.Kenya Airways currently operates a pair of older 737-300 ...
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NewsAzul Cargo expands in Vitoria with airside facility
Source: Azul CargoBrazilian airline Azul Cargo has expanded its presence at Vitória–Eurico de Aguiar Salles International Airport with a refurbished facility that aims to speed the flow of cargo transiting the airport.The e-commerce-focused airline said that the facility would provide it with airside access, which would help speed up the ...
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China Airlines looks to offload more 747 freighters
China Airlines is looking to offload five of its ageing Boeing 747 freighters next year.The Taiwan-based carrier has mandated AMS Aircraft Services (‘AMS’) to sell, via a Request For Proposal (‘RFP’) process, the five 747-400 freighters.The aircraft, all CF6-powered, were manufactured between 2001 and 2003 and are available for delivery ...
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NewsWork underway for Lufthansa Cargo's new Frankfurt warehouse
Source: Lufthansa Cargo. Copyright: Daniel Kummer PhotographyLufthansa Cargo is continuing work to redevelop its Frankfurt hub with a new warehouse system as part of its LCCevolution project.Work started in August and includes the construction of a new high-bay warehouse that will feature an automated transport system and new building modules ...
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Indonesia's all-cargo market continues to grow with BBN addition
Recently-launched BBN Airlines Indonesia has added a third freighter to its fleet as the country's all-cargo market continues to expand.The Avia Solutions Group-owned ACMI carrier this week announced the arrival of one Boeing 737-400SF to join its existing fleet of two 737-800Fs.At the same time as announcing the freighter arrival, ...
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Mother nature helps push up airfreight rates
Airfreight rates continued to rise last week as weather conditions, volcanic activity and wars put capacity under pressure.The latest figures from TAC Index show that the overall Baltic Air Freight Index was up 4.6% in the week to November 20 compared with the previous seven days.The increases were led by ...
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Avianca Cargo shuffles its GSA network
Avianca Cargo has announced a reorganisation of its GSSA network in several key locations as part of its transformation process.The Colombia-headquartered airline said that GSAs joining the new network include ATC Aviation for Germany, Hit Cargo for Amsterdam and Brussels, Hermes Aviation for the US, GSA Force for Chile, GOCargo ...