Airlines – Page 14
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NewsLufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt Airport hub renovation begins
Lufthansa Cargo hub modernisation project at Frankfurt Airport. Photo: Lufthansa CargoConstruction work has now begun on Lufthansa Cargo's €600m renovation project to modernise its cargo hub at Frankfurt Airport by 2030.The construction work is being carried out in sections so that daily operations can continue undisturbed in the 330,000 m² ...
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NewsCainiao launches Xi’an-Liege e-commerce charter flights
Photo: Cainiao GroupCainiao Group has launched a twice weekly charter service between Xi’an and Liège to bolster its China-Europe cross-border delivery capacity ahead of peak shopping season.The inaugural flight using a Boeing 767-300 freighter departed from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) carrying over 50 tons of cross-border e-commerce goods, including ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo prepares for potential pilot strikes
Image: Celian Genier/Air Canada. Copyright: Air Canada Air Canada Cargo is bracing for potential pilot strike action later this month after talks over pay and conditions broke down at the end of August. The Airline Pilots Association International (ALPA) union said that the conciliation period for talks ...
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Pattaya Airway launches air cargo operations in Asia
Pattaya Airways said it has officially begun air cargo operations in Asia with the launch of services between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok and Yangon International Airport in Myanmar.Operations began on September 3 using an ATR 72-500 freighter, said the Thai airline in a LinkedIn post on September 5."In Q3 ...
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Newsdnata transitions to biodiesel in Dubai
Photo: dnataGround handler dnata has transitioned to using a biodiesel blend for its non-electric airside vehicles and ground support equipment (GSE) involved in Dubai air cargo operations.The initiative has been gradually rolled out across dnata’s ground handling and cargo operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum - Dubai World ...
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NewsPeak practise as August air cargo spot rates up nearly 25%
Air cargo spot rates were sky high in August as demand and capacity imbalances continued, flanked by additional e-commerce and Red Sea shipping disruption-related demand.Average spot rates showed their largest year-on-year growth of 24%, according to the latest monthly analysis by Xeneta.Global average air cargo spot rates were recorded at ...
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Qantas Freight expands Asia capacity following freighter addition
Qantas Freight will add new frequencies to Asia and New Zealand following the addition of an extra Airbus A321 converted freighter.The Sydney-headquartered airline said the delivery of the A321 freighter will allow it to capitalise on rising demand out of Asia.With this in mind, the carrier plans to add a ...
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Canada joins the US in implementing stricter requirements for European air cargo shipments
Canada has joined the US in the sudden implementation of stricter security requirements for Europe- and CIS-based air cargo shippers importing goods into the country. Following the announcement of the new requirements, Air Canada Cargo warned shippers that they face an embargo unless they can meet the new requirements. The ...
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MASKargo seeks to expand in Asia with 737-800 freighter operations
Malaysian cargo airline MASkargo, officially MAB Kargo (Malaysia Airlines Berhad Cargo) is seeking to expand its regional Asia operations by partnering with a Boeing 737-800 freighter operator.According to a tender notice issued by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the Kuala Lumpur International Airport-hubbed cargo carrier is looking for a freighter operator ...
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Cathay Pacific targets September 7 for return of grounded A350s
Cathay Pacific is aiming to have its full fleet of A350 aircraft back in the skies by September 7.The Hong Kong-hubbed airline was forced to ground 15 out of its 48 A350s when it was identified that engine fuel lines required replacement.The issues came to light when an aircraft was ...
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NewsSwissport begins Qatar handling contact for Vienna-Doha flights
Photo: SwissportSwissport has begun air cargo handling services for Qatar Airways' new weekly freighter flights between Vienna International Airport in Austria and Hamad International Airport in Doha."This marks a significant milestone for Swissport as we expand our operations in Vienna and solidify our position as a leading provider of air ...
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NewsWFS wins Magma Aviation handling contract at Liege Airport
Magma Aviation 747-400F. Photo: Magma AviationWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has won a new multi-year ramp and warehouse cargo handling contract with UK freighter firm Magma Aviation at Liege Airport (LGG).Starting this month, WFS will provide ramp and warehouse cargo handling for a minimum of five regular Boeing 747-400 freighter flight ...
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NewsGroup Concorde to manage IAG Cargo sales in 8 countries
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has appointed Group Concorde as its General Sales Agent (GSA) across eight countries.The partnership aims to optimise cargo operations and customer service in Cambodia, the Philippines, Myanmar, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand.Over the next three months, Group Concorde will assume responsibility for cargo sales ...
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NewsANA's first AeroSHARK freighter takes flight
Photo: ANAAll Nippon Airways' (ANA) first 777 freighter equipped with Lufthansa Technik’s and BASF’s jointly developed AeroSHARK technology to reduce drag and emissions has begun operations.The first modified Boeing 777F (JA771F) began scheduled cargo flights on September 2. ANA also has plans to extend the AeroSHARK technology to a passenger ...
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NewsSingapore Airlines places capacity on CargoAi's booking portal
Photo: CargoAiSingapore Airlines has placed its capacity on CargoAi's online booking portal, CargoMART to enable forwarders to book airfreight shipments through the platform.The airline's decision will open up its capacity to more than 16,000 freight forwarders across more than 130 countries who regularly use CargoMART.With the addition of Singapore Airlines’ ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo appoints vice president Asia Pacific
Elodie Berthonneau. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has appointed Elodie Berthonneau as vice president of Asia Pacific from October 1.Based in Singapore, Berthonneau will head up the sales and handling organisation in Asia Pacific. This includes China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Oceania.Berthonneau joins Lufthansa Cargo ...
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Insights
Putzger perspective: Is e-commerce trade under threat?
Trade legislation crackdowns in the EU and US could hamper e-commerce supply chains as the air cargo industry gears up for peak season. By early August a chorus of voices proclaimed the approaching end of the 2024 peak ocean shipping season. According to the National Retail Association, containerised imports to ...
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InterviewsCargo gives airships a lift
Hybrid Air Vehicles has been examining how its Airlander 10 airship could play a role in the future of air cargo. Cargo is playing an increasingly important role in the future development of the airship market, according to UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV). HAV commercial business development director George Land ...
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InsightsTop 25 cargo carriers: Cargo goes slow on growth in 2023
Air cargo demand in 2023 was slow to recover from the previous year’s market slump and the top 25 cargo airlines felt the strain.2023 was undoubtedly a tough year for air cargo with global full-year demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), for the top 25 airlines down 1.7% compared to ...
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NewsBangladesh air cargo rates still elevated
Air cargo rates out of Bangladesh were still elevated in the last full week of August as a range of issues has hit supply chains from the country over the past year.Data from Xeneta shows that rates from Bangladesh were up 163% year on year in the week ending August ...