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    US forwarders call for investments not inspections to tackle fentanyl crisis

    2024-04-16T13:53:48Z

    Source: Airforwarders AssociationThe US government should invest in technology to tackle the fentanyl crisis rather than require 100% physical inspection of pharma packages, according to US forwarders.Speaking at the CNS Partnership Conference, US Airforwraders Association executive director Brandon Fried warned that 100% inspection of pharma packages would cause air cargo ...

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    CMA CGM switches up fleet plans with four additional A350Fs and an extra 777F

    2024-04-16T09:41:17Z

    CMA CGM Air Cargo has outlined new plans for its freighter fleet following the breakdown of its partnership with Air France KLM.The airline was previously due to take delivery of two Boeing 777-200Fs and four Airbus A350Fs, but this has now been expanded to three 777Fs and eight A350Fs.The CMA ...

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    Etihad Cargo deploys cool dollies at Abu Dhabi

    2024-04-16T09:17:30Z

    Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has begun using cool dollies at its Abu Dhabi hub to protect pharmaceutical and perishable shipments when being transported around the airport.The cool dollies, launched in partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo, offer a closed, temperature-controlled system for the movement of cargo between the carrier's aircraft ...

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    SkyTeam appoints Engelaan as VP cargo

    2024-04-12T12:02:07Z

    John Engelaan. Source: SkyTeamGlobal air cargo alliance SkyTeam Cargo has appointed John Engelaan as vice president cargo.Engelaan brings more than 35 years’ international experience to his role at SkyTeam Cargo.Prior to joining the alliance, he was vice president of global fleet at Swissport where he was responsible for the management ...

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    DHL Express adds direct Hong Kong-Australia freighter flights

    2024-04-12T10:02:15Z

    Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ Shutterstock.comDHL Express has added a new flight between Hong Kong and Oceania to cater for rising demand.The new service operates five times per week using a Boeing 777-200 freighter between Hong Kong and Sydney.It replaces the current Hong Kong-Singapore-Sydney route to meet the rise in shipment volume ...

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    United Cargo opens Newark Airport facility

    2024-04-11T08:59:46Z

    Newark Airport facility. Photo: United CargoUnited Cargo has opened a 165,000 sq ft cargo facility at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).The extra cargo handling capacity that the new facility at 100 Frontage Road provides will support United Airlines' plan to fly more widebody aircraft at EWR. The facility is a ...

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    Chinese airlines to increase transpacific bellyhold capacity

    2024-04-10T11:26:42Z

    Chinese airlines will in April increase the amount of bellyhold capacity they operate on flights to the US following approval to expand operations.The US Department of Transportation has from April authorised China-based airlines to increase the number of weekly flights they carry out between the US and China from 35 ...

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    Turkish Cargo sees volumes and revenues decline in 2023

    2024-04-09T16:00:55Z

    Turkish Cargo saw revenues and volumes decline last year on the back of lower airfreight rates and a weaker air cargo market.The Istanbul-hubbed carrier saw cargo revenues decline by 30% year on year in 2023 to $2.6bn, while cargo volumes fell by 1.2% to 1.7m tons.The declines reflect overall market ...

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    CNS Partnership Conference to focus on sustainable growth

    2024-04-09T09:41:41Z

    Source: IATAThe Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS) Partnership Conference will be held from April 14-16 2024 under the theme: “Resilience Through Agility: Partnering for a Changing World”.The conference at the Gaylord Resort & Convention Center in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas will bring together around 700 stakeholders and representatives from across ...

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    Vaayu delivers world’s second A320P2F to Sky Vision Airlines

    2024-04-09T09:32:39Z

    Lessor Vaayu Group has delivered the world’s second A320 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to Cairo-based Sky Vision Airlines.This is the second aircraft that UAE-headquartered Vaayu has leased after its first A320P2F was leased to New Delhi-based Pradhaan Air Express, a sub-lessee of Vaayu.Vaayu Group chairman and president Emad AlMonayea ...

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    Malaysia Airlines adds Maastricht Aachen Airport to network

    2024-04-08T15:52:34Z

    Photo: Malaysia Airlines via Meantime CommunicationsMalaysia Airlines (MH) has added Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) to its network with plans to operate a scheduled weekly cargo service to the Dutch cargo airport using an Airbus A330-200 freighter operated by its cargo arm MASkargo.The first inbound flight is set to arrive from ...

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    ECS Group becomes GSSA for CMA CGM Air Cargo

    2024-04-08T10:40:25Z

    The ECS Group has been appointed as the general sales and service agent (GSSA) for CMA CGM Air Cargo, effective April 1."With 9 flights per week between Paris and China/HKG (Hong Kong International), on B777 aircraft, ECS Group is committed to providing customers with transparent and efficient access to leading ...

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    Cathay Cargo adds Ho Chi Minh City back to freighter network

    2024-04-05T11:51:49Z

    Photo: Cathay CargoCathay Cargo has resumed Ho Chi Minh City freighter flights after a four-year suspension due to the pandemic.A flight carried out on April 4 was the first since December 2019. The weekly flight, CX3148, will operate from Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam every Thursday, with the freighter ...

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    One Air commences 747F operations at East Midlands Airport

    2024-04-05T09:19:22Z

    Photo: One AirBritish cargo airline One Air has commenced 747-400 freighter operations at East Midlands Airport (EMA) in the UK.One Air’s first 747-400F flight into East Midlands arrived from Hong Kong at the weekend with a 105-tonne payload.The central UK airport will now be a regular origin and destination point ...

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    Recovering transpacific market needs more lift

    2024-04-05T07:45:45Z

    Capacity growth on the transpacific trade lane needs to continue to match a recent surge in e-commerce volumes.An unexpected surge in demand in November and December rescued airlines’ peak season, which had looked rather tepid in October.“It was a good peak season, especially from Asia to the US,” says Shawn ...

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    Putzger perspective: Maxed out

    2024-04-05T07:40:00Z

    Boeing is in hot water over the safety of its 737 Max planes, leaving the industry with many questions about the future of the plane manufacturer’s production and supply chains. If the garage that services your car operated in the same manner as Boeing, you probably would go elsewhere without ...

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    Air cargo demand rises 11% in March

    2024-04-04T12:06:30Z

    Global air cargo market demand rose 11% year on year for a third consecutive month in March and it was no surprise that e-commerce and Red Sea shipping disruption helped propel volumes.Releasing its latest analysis, Xeneta said that the higher volumes seen in the first quarter of the year have ...

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    IAG Cargo looks ahead to return of Abu Dhabi connection

    2024-04-04T09:48:09Z

    Source: British AirwaysIAG Cargo is hoping to capitalise on the introduction of summer services by partner airlines, including the return of flights to Abu Dhabi for the first time in four years.The cargo division of the IAG Group, which includes carriers British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus and Level, will benefit ...

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    Air Canada partners with SATS for return to Singapore

    2024-04-04T09:09:35Z

    Source: SATSAir Canada has selected SATS to provide cargo handling services at Singapore’s Changi International Airport as it returns to the airport for the first time in over 30 years.The Star Alliance airline will today launch four Boeing 787-9 flights a week connecting Vancouver and Singapore. The contract also includes ...

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    SmartLynx appoints deputy chief executive

    2024-04-03T11:34:21Z

    Jan Belina. Photo: SmartLynx AirlinesACMI, cargo, and charter provider SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Jan Belina as deputy chief executive.Belina will support the company's newly appointed chief executive Edvinas Demeniusm in leading the airline's executive team and managing day-to-day operations.He has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry ...