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NewsAir Incheon signs up to Boeing's Flight Ops programme
Jongjin Lee (left) and Andrew Goodsall. Photo: Air IncheonSouth Korean all-cargo carrier Air Incheon has become one of the first airlines in the country to sign up to Boeing’s Flight Operations Representative (FOR) programme.The aircraft manufacturer will provide dedicated flight operations representatives who will work closely with Air Incheon’s own ...
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NewsAeroprime takes on Thai Airways in India
Aeroprime Group executive director Abhishek Goyal. Photo: Aeroprime GroupAeroprime Group has been appointed exclusive cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA) in Delhi, India for Thai Airways, from September 1.Thailand’s national carrier operates a fleet of 77 aircraft, including Airbus A320, A350, A330 and Boeing 787, 777 to destinations in ...
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NewsQatar Airways buys 25% stake in African carrier Airlink
Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional carrier, Airlink as it strives to further develop its operations across the African continent.The investment in Johannesburg, Gauteng-headquartered Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will enhance a code-sharing ...
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Saudi in talks to set up all-cargo carrier
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in exploratory talks with aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus for a new cargo airline, according to media reports.The country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in discussions with the manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters, said Bloomberg.According to the ...
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WestJet Cargo halves freighter operations
Canadian carrier WestJet Cargo has parked two of its four leased 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) in response to tough market conditions, despite launching last year with ambitious plans for expansion.In a statement to Air Cargo News, WestJet said that it had decided to limit operations to just two 737-800BCFs ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines signs contract for "Mega Airport City"
Mesfin Tasew (left) and Tariq Al-Qanni. Photo: Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines Group has signed a contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to build a 'Mega Airport City' at Abusera in Bishoftu City that will include over 100,000sq m of cargo and support facilities.The site, 40 km from the existing Addis Ababa ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo grows 777F fleet to 18 aircraft
18th Lufthansa Cargo 777 freighter. Photo Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has added another new Boeing 777 freighter as it continues to modernise its cargo fleet and expand capacity.The German airline took delivery of its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), it's main hub, on August 17. The long-haul freighter was ...
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My Freighter starts interline partnership with American Airlines
Uzbekistan-based My Freighter and American Airlines have begun an interline partnership that will allow both carriers access to each other’s cargo network via North America, the EU and Central Asia.Implemented on August 1, the interline agreement provides My Freighter with access to 11 different destinations, including New York (JFK), Philadelphia ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo volumes up 9.6% in July
Cargo volumes at Cathay Pacific have continued to buck the traditional summer slowdown trend for air cargo, with the airline recording a 9.6% year-on-year rise in July.The airline carried 126,797 tonnes of cargo in July, aided by demand for Cathy Expert services, perishables and e-commerce. Cathay Pacific's cargo tonnes were ...
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MASkargo invests in Unisys' logistics optimisation technology
Malaysian cargo airline MASkargo, officially MAB Kargo (Malaysia Airlines Berhad Cargo), will use Unisys' logistics optimisation technology to improve its operational efficiency, capacity utilisation and service delivery.Unisys said its logistics optimisation technology is designed to "turn complex data into strategic insights by leveraging diverse computing methods and pre-trained AI models ...
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NewsSmartLynx appoints fleet director
Photo: SmartLynxACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo, and charter operator SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Harris Manolopoulos as its new director of fleet.He will lead the fleet management department and be responsible for all aspects of SmartLynx's passenger and cargo fleet.In his role, Manolopoulos will focus on optimal fleet utilisation and ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo receives IATA Smart Facility certificate
Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has received IATA's Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification for its SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport.This certification confirms that Turkish Cargo’s operational procedures comply with IATA regulations (IATA Cargo Handling Manual, Dangerous Goods Regulations, ULD Regulations, Temperature Control Regulations, Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations).The certification ...
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NewsCargojet invests in more 767s as Q2 revenue climbs 10%
Cargojet has affirmed its focus on growing 767 freighter operations with the acquisition of two more passenger aircraft for future conversion.The Canadian cargo airline confirmed it had two 767s currently undergoing conversion, but said it had also invested in two more of the type."Cargojet currently has two B767 passenger-to-freighter conversions ...
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NewsUK to launch drone delivery trials with Amazon
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has selected six projects to test drone use in deliveries, inspections of infrastructure, emergency services and flights to remote locations. The delivery project selected is that of Amazon Prime Air, which is testing the use of drones to deliver packages to homes. The CAA said ...
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Hyundai Glovis confirms Asiana cargo stake
Hyundai Glovis has confirmed it will invest in a consortium led by Air Incheon as part of plans to acquire Asiana Airlines’ cargo business.Earlier this month, Republic of Korea (ROK)-based logistics company Hyundai Glovis said it was considering investing in an acquisition consortium set up by Air Incheon after the ...
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Etihad Cargo volumes up 17% in first half
Etihad Cargo has reported a 17% increase in volumes for the first half of this year following its efforts to cater for specialist verticals and increase its capacity.Regionally, the Abu Dhabi-headquartered carrier said year on year volumes increased by 19% in the east, 20% in the west and 15% in ...
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Asiana buys two 747 freighters to replace ageing aircraft
China Airlines has sold two Boeing 747-400 freighters to South Korean operator Asiana Airlines.The deal, brokered by Aviation Management Solutions, is valued at more than W69.6bn ($51m), according to stock exchange filings. Asiana said it is purchasing the jets to replace its fleet of ageing freighters to “enhance punctuality”.According to ...
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New booking portal Octoloop welcomes Qatar Cargo for India
Qatar Airways Cargo will begin offering online booking in India through the Octoloop portal developed by CargoFlash.The new booking platform, which will officially launch on August 15, provides forwarders with access to real-time rates, instant confirmation, online booking and "revenue enhancement options".Initially, Qatar Cargo bookings will be available for flights ...
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NewsTeleport and Etihad partnership takes off
Francis Anthony, Teleport group head of cargo commercial (left) with Stanislas Brun, vice president cargo, Etihad. Photo: TeleportTeleport and Etihad Cargo's capacity partnership is gathering pace with plans to add frequency on their cargo network between southeast Asia and the Middle East in the near future.Since signing the partnership in ...
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Atlas Air flight makes emergency landing at Narita Airport
An Atlas Air Boeing 747-400 freighter today made an emergency landing at Narita Airport resulting in the temporary closure of one runway.Flight Radar 24 data shows the aircraft took off from Narita on its way to Los Angeles at around 21:40 local time but later turned around before making an ...