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NewsBoeing predicts 3,900 freighters by 2043
Photo: BoeingThe global air cargo fleet is forecast to rise to 3,900 freighters by 2043, an approximate 66% increase from 2,340 cargo aircraft in 2023.This addition of 2,845 freighters over the next 20 years includes 1,005 production freighters and 1,840 passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion aircraft, according to Boeing's 2024 ...
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NewsWestJet teams up with TCE for customs compliance
Source: Shutterstock/PKpixCanadian carrier WestJet Cargo is to use ECS Group’s TCE solution to manage elements of its customs and operational compliance. TCE will oversee customs operations and related activities including planning, day-to-day management, documentation and regulatory adherence.TCE has a dedicated 24/7 customs reporting team and will use its technology and ...
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NewsAir cargo's "wait and see" approach to US tariffs and positive demand outlook for 2025
Source: Air Cargo NewsThe air cargo industry is taking a wait and see approach to the likely impact of potential new US tariffs and stricter regulatory requirements for e-commerce shipments.At the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum industry leader session, panellists were asked their opinion on how the possible implementation of stricter ...
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NewsNarrowbody freighter conversions slowing down
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockThe rate of narrowbody passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions is slowing down although growth still outpaces widebody freighter conversions, recently released fleet data shows.There were 1,082 widebody aircraft on October 4 this year versus 977 on January 3 2020, said aviation consultant Cirium in its latest fleet forecast. ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo partners with Avianca Cargo to offer Liege-Miami capacity
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockTurkish Cargo is to offer capacity on flights between Liège in Belgium and Miami, Florida from November, in partnership with Avianca Cargo.The move follows the signing in April 2023 of a memorandum of understanding with the Bogotá, Colombia-headquartered carrier. Under the agreement, the two airlines said they ...
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NewsFedEx ups freighter flights to new Qingdao gateway
Photo: FedExFedEx (Federal Express) is increasing frequency of its freighter flights between Qingdao, China and the US, following the inauguration of its international gateway in the city.The flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport and operate via Osaka, Japan, to FedEx’s hub in Memphis, Tennessee.Trials have been operating since May ...
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News10th Amazon 767F begins operations with ATSG
Source: RDNichols / Shutterstock.comAir Transport Services Group (ATSG) is now operating all 10 of the additional Boeing 767 freighters that it previously said it would take on for Amazon.The freighter lessor and operator announced in May that it would operate the additional 10 767 freighters for Amazon over a five ...
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NewsATSG swings to a loss in Q3
Image source: ShutterstockAircraft lessor ATSG reported a loss in the third quarter of the year as block hours decreased and costs increased.The company, which is in the process of being bought by investment firm Stonepeak for $3.1bn, saw revenues decline by 9.9% to 471.3m, operating income was down 52.9% to ...
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NewsAir cargo rates to remain firm as cargo capacity tightens
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockAirfreight rates remained firm in October despite demand growth not reaching the highs many had expected, meanwhile securing capacity could become more of a challenge in the future.Writing in a monthly column, TAC Index editor Neil Wilson said that the global Baltic Air Freight Index calculated by ...
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NewsReports: China Airlines mulls order for four freighters
Photo: China AirlinesTaiwan-based China Airlines is reportedly considering placing an order for new freighters against a backdrop of maintaining Taiwan’s relationship with the US.The airline is considering an order for four freighters alongside as many as 20 passenger aircraft, according to a source known to Reuters, and the US election ...
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NewsDouble-digit improvements for revenues and volumes at IAG Cargo in Q3
IAG Cargo shipments loading on aircraft Photo IAG Cargo via Hill+Knowlton StrategiesIAG Cargo enjoyed a bumper performance in the third quarter of the year with cargo revenues and volumes improving on a year earlier thanks to additional capacity and increased demand.The cargo division, which includes the cargo capacity of British ...
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NewsAir France KLM Cargo eyes Asia as performance improves in Q3
Source: Semmick Photo Shutterstock.comAir France KLM Martinair Cargo recorded improvements in cargo volumes, revenues and yield in the third quarter as it benefitted from rising demand out of Asia Pacific.The Franco-Dutch airline group noted a 0.6% increase in overall third-quarter cargo revenues to €561m, while cargo traffic revenues improved ...
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NewsUnited Cargo expands online booking offering
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/ShutterStock.comUnited Cargo continued to roll out its online presence by placing its capacity on online booking portal cargo.one.The airline's capacity will initially be available on cargo.one for select customers in the US, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.United Cargo plans to progressively ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo volumes up 16% in first half
Dubai International. Source: Karol Ciesluk / Shutterstock.comEmirates SkyCargo has reported a rapid increase in volumes in the first half of the year thanks to general market improvements and additional freighters.The freighter operator reported a 16% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes to 1.2m tonnes over its fiscal first half year running ...
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NewsAtlas' Michael Steen appointed to IATA's board of governors
Michael SteenAtlas Air chief executive and president Michael Steen has been appointed to IATA's board of governors.The move will be a boost to cargo representation at IATA as Steen will help shape industry standards, influence aviation policy and advance initiatives supporting global connectivity and a "safe, secure, and sustainable aviation ...
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NewsCharter demand boosts Cargojet's performance in Q3
Demand for charter operations helped boost revenues for Canada-based freighter operator Cargojet in the third quarter of the year.The company reported a 14.8% increase in overall revenues to C$245.6m for the third quarter, with ACMI revenues up 12% to C$70.2m, domestic network up 5.2% to C$97.3m and all-in charter revenues ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo renews China partnerships
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has renewed partnership agreements with Shanghai Airport Authority, Air China Cargo and China Postal Express & Logistics as it increases its focus on the country.The cargo airline said that the new partnerships are in response to the "booming" Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of ...
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NewsTexel Air operates world’s first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight
Texel Air 737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirTexel Air Australasia has completed the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 flight on a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following recent certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand (CAANZ) for EDTO 120 flights.The New Zealand registered airline, launched last ...
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InsightsPutzger perspective: No freighters to the rescue
Unpainted 767F at Boeing Everett factory. Photo: Thiago B Trevisan/ Shutterstock The gap between demand and capacity growth is widening as supply chain issues continue and newbuild freighters become more elusive. Companies that are looking to get hold of widebody freighters have been faced for some time ...