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NewsPattaya Airways targets Q4 launch as it receives first ATR 72-500F
Photo: ACIA Aero Leasing/ Pattaya AirwaysThailand’s newest cargo airline, Pattaya Airways, has taken delivery of its first ever aircraft from Ireland-based lessor ACIA Aero Leasing.Pattaya Airways took delivery of the ATR 72-500 freighter (MSN745) in April, with the second ATR 72-500F (MSN742) scheduled to be delivered this month.The cargo airline ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo adds new Europe-Brazil freighter service
Source: LATAM Cargo. Credit: Julio Cavalheiro LATAM Cargo is adding a new service between Europe and Brazil to target pharma, general cargo and automotive volumes. The service will operate with flights twice per week between Amsterdam, Brussels and Florianópolis utilising the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 767 freighters. ...
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NewsIT issues and yield declines weigh on AF KLM's Q1 cargo results
Air France KLM saw its cargo revenues decline in the first quarter of the year despite volumes increasing.The Franc0-Dutch airline reported a 16.5% year-on-year decline in cargo revenues during the first quarter to €562m while unit revenues per available tonne km (ATK) were down 27%.This revenue decline came despite cargo ...
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NewsCargojet profits improve in Q1
Canada-headquartered Cargojet saw its profits improve in the first quarter as the business benefitted from rising domestic e-commerce demand.The company saw first-quarter revenues slip 0.3% year on year to C$231.2m, while earnings before income taxes (ebit) improved by 8.7% to C$37.6m and net earnings were up 6.6% to C$32.5m.The decline ...
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NewsIAG Cargo expands Madrid perishables facility
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has invested €1.5m into the expansion of its temperature-controlled perishables facility in Madrid which will increase the total capacity of the facility by 45%.The facility will include 1,340 sq m of dedicated temperature-controlled space for perishable goods, offering customers the largest cooling chambers at Madrid Airport, ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo in the red in Q1 as strikes take their toll
Lufthansa's logistics division reported an operating loss in the first quarter of the year due to weakening air cargo rates and strike action.The logistics division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, time:matters, Jettainer, HeyWorld and a 50% stake in AeroLogic, saw first-quarter revenues drop 16% year on year to €691m and earnings ...
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Hong Kong air cargo rates on key trades now ahead of last year
Rates on services from Hong Kong to Europe and North America are now ahead of last year's levels as demand continues to surge.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that in April average all-in rates from Hong Kong to North America were up 6.5% year on ...
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NewsStoll to leave role as head of Swiss WorldCargo
Lorenzo Stoll. Source: Swiss WorldCargo.Lorenzo Stoll will leave his position as head of cargo at Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) as he takes up a role outside the aviation industry.Stoll has worked for the airline for more than 11 years and was appointed head of Swiss WorldCargo in April 2021. ...
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NewsUN Refugee Agency renews relief shipment agreement with Qatar Airways
Source: Qatar AirwaysThe UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has renewed its partnership with Qatar Airways to support the shipment of relief items.The two-year partnership covering 2024 and 2025 will see Qatar Airways provide another 400 tonnes of free tonnage to UNHCR to support the delivery of aid supplies.The airline will use ...
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NewsMartinair Cargo flies lions to a new life in South Africa
Source: AFKLMPMartinair Cargo has transported two lions from the Netherlands to a sanctuary in South Africa utilising one of its Boeing 747 freighters.The lions, Vasylyna and Nikola, were being transport from a sanctuary for big cats in the Netherlands to LionsRock in South Africa, an expansive 1250-hectare sanctuary managed by ...
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Icelandair Group cargo division edges back into operating profit
Icelandair Group has recorded an improvement in its cargo operation, with a return to operating profit in the first quarter.The company stated that it is “on track” to deliver a full-year operating profit in the division after implementing a number of efficiency measures.The company's cargo business reported a first-quarter operating ...
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Serve Air expands its 737 freighter fleet
Serve Air has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737-800SF converted freighter from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) as it continues to expand its cargo fleet.All conversion related touch labour and maintenance on the aircraft (MSN 30517) was performed by authorised AEI conversion centre, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama.Serve Air is ...
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NewsIAG Cargo adopts HVO for Heathrow ground vehicles
Source: IAG CargoIAG Cargo is using Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to power its ground vehicles at London Heathrow as part of efforts to reduce its emissions output.HVO is a drop-in replacement for white diesel and is made from plant waste and renewable materials, meaning that it has a "significant impact ...
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NewsAmeriflight appoints president and chief operating officer
Patrick Fluegeman. Photo: AmeriflightUS Part 135 cargo airline Ameriflight has appointed Patrick Fluegeman as president and chief operating officer.Fluegeman will be responsible for planning and executing current and future business operation strategies focusing on the regional express airfreight market.Most recently, he spent seven years with ABX Air, a US cargo ...
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My Freighter gets green light for China flights
Uzbekistan-based carrier My Freighter will add China to its network after being authorised for flights in the country.The growing airline did not say when operations to and from the country would begin, but confirmed it had gained certification in a LinkedIn post on April 25.My Freighter said: "We are pleased ...
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Maersk Air Cargo applies for UK operating license
Maersk Air Cargo has applied for an operating license from the UK Civil Aviation Authority.The application, made on April 12, was revealed in a document published by the authority on April 23."Maersk Air Cargo Limited (company number: 06503461) has applied to operate charter and scheduled flights between any combination of ...
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Three airlines vying for Asiana Airlines' cargo business
Three low cost airlines are reportedly in the running to buy Asiana Airlines' cargo business as part of conditions for Korean Air to acquire Asiana Airlines.Eastar Jet, Air Premia and Air Incheon, all based in the Republic of Korea, have submitted bids in the second round of bidding to acquire ...
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NewsFreighter demand is bright spot for Cargolux in 2023
Luxembourg-headquartered cargo airline Cargolux boosted its 2023 results with demand for dedicated freighter capacity, despite lower demand and rates in 2023.The Cargolux Group generated revenues of $2,975bn and profit after tax of $286m.However, the company's operational KPIs were all down on the previous year.Source: CargoluxReflecting on its 2023 results the ...
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NewsQatar Cargo expands animal transport operation with world's largest airport facility
Qatar Airways Cargo has opened the world's largest air cargo animal facility at its Doha hub to meet the rising volumes of animals being transported through the airport.The new facility measures 5,260 sq m compared with 4,000 sq m at the previous animal operation.It offers 140 dog kennels, 40 cat ...
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Threat to cargo operations from strike action at Heathrow
Aircraft refuelling handlers working for AFS at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) will initiate industrial action for 72 hours beginning on May 4.50 staff that are part of the Unite trade union are due to strike for 72 hours. The industrial action could potentially affect large numbers of services into and ...