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InterviewsBroader business strategy fuels Cargojet's growth
Photo: Cargojet Cargojet’s co-chief executive Jamie Porteous discusses how the airline is expanding thanks to new charter business, alongside ACMI and fleet investment. With new business under its belt and good prospects for 2025, Cargojet continues to expand its fleet in the coming year. Two Boeing 767-300s ...
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NewsStrike ends as machinists approve new contract with Boeing
777F Photo: Boeing Media LibraryMembers of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) have ratified a four-year contract with Boeing, ending a 53-day strike that cost the company billions of dollars and forced it to halt aircraft production in the Pacific Northwest.The 33,000-strong union said on November 4 that members ratified ...
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NewsNew Saltchuk Aviation president and CEO
Betsy Seaton and Mike Thompson. Photo: Saltchuk AviationSaltchuk Aviation president and chief executive Betsy Seaton will retire at the end of the year and former chief operating officer Mike Thompson has now taken on the top role.Thompson, who joined the Seattle-based family of air cargo and aviation services companies as ...
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NewsAir Canada reports 18% cargo revenue growth in Q3
Photo: Air CanadaAir Canada saw 18% year on year cargo revenue growth in the third quarter of 2024, primarily due to thriving belly cargo in the Pacific market.Revenues reached C$253m during the quarter ended September 30, up from C$215m during the third quarter of 2023, said the Montreal-headquartered airline.In its ...
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NewsNAV AERO partners with Saudia Cargo
Photo: Saudia CargoGlobal General Sales and Services (GSSA) network, NAV AERO has announced a partnership with Saudia Cargo.NAV AERO said the collaboration is expected to offer customers "improved efficiency, capacity, and connectivity in air cargo logistics".With three strategic hubs in Saudi Arabia, Saudia Cargo utilises Saudia Airlines’ passenger flights and ...
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NewsSun Country updates delivery timeline for Amazon Air's 737-800Fs
Amazon Air B737-800FUS carrier Sun Country Airlines is sticking with a previously announced plan to next year take delivery of eight additional Boeing 737-800 freighters to fly on behalf of Amazon Air, but has pushed back the expected completion of deliveries.The deal for eight more 737-800Fs between the two airlines ...
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NewsAA Cargo roars into action on tiger mission
Source: American Airlines CargoAmerican Airlines Cargo has helped transport a Bengal tiger to a sanctuary in the US following changes to her home in Argentina.The move is a result of the former Mendoza Zoo's transition into an Eco Park, which has involved gradually relocating its animal residents to sanctuaries.The 16-year-old ...
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NewsAir cargo demand up again in September but growth narrows
Source: Jaromir Chalabala/ShutterstockAir cargo demand continued to increase at a high level in September, although year-on-year improvements narrowed slightly compared with the last nine months.The latest figures from IATA show that air cargo demand in cargo tonne km terms increased by 9.4% year on year in September. Capacity was up ...
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NewsIAG Cargo positive as winter schedule adds Africa, Middle East and Americas flights
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo will be able to offer additional capacity to the Middle East, Africa, US and Latin America from the end of this month as its partner airlines add new flights for the winter season.The new schedule will see IAG Cargo deliver a 5% increase in weekly rotations ...
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NewsSF Airlines begins Hubei-Hong Kong route
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockChinese cargo operator SF Airlines has launched a new route between Hubei province in central China and Hong Kong.The inaugural flight on the route departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport on October 30 using a Boeing 737-400 freighter, according to Xinhua, China’s state press agency.Three round-trip flights ...
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NewsLATAM and Delta expand partnership on pharma transport
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo and Delta Cargo are ramping up their partnership on pharma transport with the addition of new stations to the network.The two companies are working together to integrate their pharma networks as part of a wider joining venture between the carriers and have recently added more pharma ...
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NewsRaya launches Penang-Hong Kong charter for DHL
Photo: Raya AirwaysMalaysian cargo airline Raya Airways has launched a new charter route between Penang, Malaysia and Hong Kong that will operate five times a week for DHL.The inaugural flight took place on October 28 from Penang International Airport in Malaysia.The route enhances DHL's aviation network in Asia Pacific, and ...
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NewsOne Air to add two 777Fs
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockBritish cargo airline One Air plans to add two Boeing 777 freighters to its fleet as it seeks further growth in 2025.The 747-400 freighter operator recently added a third 747-400F with nose-loading capabilities and said it aimed to add a fourth aircraft next year, but did not specify ...
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NewsEgyptair Cargo selects Unilode for ULD management
Credit: InsectWorld/Shutterstock.comEgyptair Cargo has signed up Unilode to provide ULD management, repair and digital services.The long-term deal covers the carrier's ULD requirements for its freighter aircraft and the cargo-carrying capacity of its sister passenger airline.Unilode will supply digitalised PMC and PAG pallets from its global pool to Egyptair Cargo, and ...
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NewsSharon becomes chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL
Udi Sharon, chief executive, Challenge Airlines IL. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL.In his new role, Sharon will lead all company activities in Israel. He will also join the senior executive management team of Challenge Group.Sharon brings experience in business ...
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NewsGSSA Air One opens new Asia office as partner airlines expand in the region
One Air 747F aircraft. Photo: Air OneUK general sales agent (GSA) Air One expects business growth in Asia following affiliate British airline One Air's green light for flights to China.Air One has announced plans to open a commercial office in Hong Kong to assist its airline partners and customers in ...
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NewsMixed performance for Hong Kong air cargo rates in October
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockAirfreight rates on the transpacific trade were on the slide in October but increased as the month progressed, while prices to Europe continued to improve.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) calculated by TAC Index show that average rates – both spot and contract – ...
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NewsPolar fraud defendant changes plea to guilty
Source: Worawee Meepian/shutterstockThe Polar Air Cargo fraud case has reached a breakthrough point with the decision by the last defendant accused of taking part in the scheme to plead guilty instead of going to trial.Skye Xu was scheduled for trial on October 28, but has now changed his plea to ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo sees profits improve in Q3
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa's logistics division reported rising revenues and operating profits in the third quarter of the year as capacity was added and yields were on the up.The division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, time:matters, Jettainer, HeyWorld and a 50% stake in AeroLogic, saw third-quarter revenues increase 16% year on year ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo expands into transpacific with Vietnam-LA flights
Aerologic flight with DHL livery. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has expanded into transpacific flights with the start of a direct Boeing 777 freighter service from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the US.The first flight on the service was operated using a 777F with ...