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NewsAir China Cargo's first A330P2F takes flight
Air China Cargo A330P2F. Photo: EFWAir China Cargo has put its first converted Airbus freighter into operation, according to Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW).The cargo carrier carried out its first flight with its new Airbus A330 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft on June 3, said the German conversion firm in a LinkedIn ...
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NewsFedEx completes first flight to UK's Teesside International
Source: Teesside InternationalTeesside International Airport in the UK northeast has welcomed its first FedEx flight after signing a five-year deal for an airfreight handling facility at the airport.The first flight of the new partnership was carried out by a Boeing 737-400 (OE-IAE) and arrived at Teesside from Edinburgh Airport on ...
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Senior management changes at ATSG
Freighter operator Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has announced a series of senior management changes.The changes will see Joe Hete, who currently serves as chairman of the board of directors and chief executive, appointed executive chairman.Mike Berger, who currently serves as president, will become chief executive and a member of ...
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NewsIATA raises outlook for airline cargo revenues and volumes
IATA has raised its outlook for airlines' cargo revenues and volumes for 2024 after demand and rates have performed better than expected.The airline association said it now expected cargo revenues for the year to be $120bn compared with its previous December forecast of $111bn.Cargo volumes in cargo tonne km terms ...
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NewsChina-Latam air cargo capacity under pressure
Capacity on the China-Latin America trade has been coming under pressure due to soaring demand and the trend is expected to continue into the peak season. A market analysis from Xeneta airfreight analyst Wenwen Zhang shows that air cargo spot rates from China to Latin America have ...
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IATA helps air cargo stakeholders regulate SAF
Monitoring and accounting for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is due to become easier for air cargo operators with the creation of a new SAF registry.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the SAF registry next year to accelerate the uptake of SAF by accounting and reporting emissions reductions from ...
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InsightsFAA grants Amazon permission to fly drones beyond line of sight
Source: Amazon The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Amazon permission to operate parcel delivery drones beyond the visual line of sight (BVLOS). Until now e-commerce giant Amazon’s drone operations in the US have been limited to being in line of sight, meaning they need to ...
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InterviewsE-commerce propels Hong Kong Air Cargo
E-commerce is thriving and serving as a growth accelerator for Hong Kong Air Cargo. Airlines are seeing their e-commerce business boom as shippers invest in airfreight services for customers keen to receive goods faster than ever. McKinsey recently said that the percentage of e-commerce of overall air cargo volumes had ...
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Putzger Perspective: Air cargo’s Mexican wave
In May, Lufthansa Cargo announced plans to expand its footprint in Mexico the following month with the addition of Monterrey to its network, serving the airport once a week with a Boeing 777 freighter in tandem with Felipe Angeles airport (AIFA), the designated freighter gateway for the nation’s capital. Other ...
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NewsAtlas to focus on widebodies as it reworks Amazon partnership
Photo: Atlas Air New York state-based lessor and cargo airline Atlas Air will end domestic US Boeing 737 and 767 CMI (Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) services with e-commerce giant Amazon next year. Atlas Air Worldwide said in a statement that the decision falls in line with its ...
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Ex-Polar Air Cargo chief operating officer jailed for fraud
Former Polar Air Cargo chief operating officer Lars Winkelbauer has been sentenced to four years in prison for his alleged part in a scheme to defraud the airline of more than $32m in revenue.Winkelbauer previously pled guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, said the US Attorney’s ...
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NewsLATAM transports modular housing following Brazil floods
Source: ACNUR via LATAM LATAM Cargo has been flying aid to Brazil to help people affected by floods in Rio Grande do Sul. The carrier’s Boeing 767 freighters have helped carry 142 tons of donations to the region in southern Brazil since May 4 when heavy rainfall ...
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NewsSilk Way West appoints Pietersma as COO
Onno Pietersma. Source: Silk Way West AirlinesSilk Way West Airlines has appointed Onno Pietersma as its new chief operating officer as the airline expands operations.The Baku-hubbed carrier said that Pietersma will "champion critical initiatives designed to enhance the stability and reliability of the expanding Silk Way West Airlines' operations. These ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo rolls out new training programme
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has rolled out a new training programme that aims to tackle workforce shortages by helping employees advance their career.The training sees 32 members of staff take part in a 15-day programme that includes six sessions, focussed on proactive preparation and strategic optimisation of current and future ...
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WestJet Cargo banks on new belly routes
WestJet Cargo aims to build its business off the back of belly capacity that is being offered on three new WestJet routes to Chicago (ORD), Moncton (YQM) and Incheon (ICN) as part of the airline’s summer schedule. The Chicago route was opened for cargo sales on May 16, connecting Calgary ...
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NewsOne week left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!
There is now just one week left to enter the 2024 Air Cargo News Awards!The entry deadline for the Awards is 5pm (BST) on June 7, meaning there are just seven working days left to submit an entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of ...
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NewsACIA Aero Leasing delivers ATR freighter to Aerlink
Photo: ACIA Aero LeasingACIA Aero Leasing (ACIA) has delivered the second of two ATR 72-212 Large Cargo Door freighters to Australian Fly-in-Fly-out (FIFO) and cargo air charter operator Aerlink.Aerlink took delivery of the first ATR 72 LCD in January, with the second aircraft arriving this month, said the Dublin-based lessor.The ...
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MSC Air Cargo plans to place capacity on WebCargo
MSC Air Cargo has partnered with WebCargo by Freightos, with a plan to add its airfreight capacity to the digital firm's booking platform.The carrier said in a LinkedIn post that the partnership will enable it to offer more visibility to forwarders, as well as capacity booking options."Through this partnership, we’ll ...
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NewsAir cargo volumes rise 11% in April
Air cargo demand remained robust in April to mark the fifth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, although growth slowed month-on-month.The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April showing total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), rose by 11.1% compared to April 2023 levels.The trade association said robust ...
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Asia Pacific cargo maintains momentum
Higher demand for consumer and intermediate goods made for continued momentum in air cargo, said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) in its preliminary April 2024 traffic figures.According to AAPA’s figures, published on May 28, international freight tonne kilometres (FTK), were up 13.7% year-on-year in April. However, offered freight ...