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Network and Philippine Airlines renew GSSA contract
Network Cargo Management (NCM) and Philippine Airlines, the flag carrier airline of the Philippines, have renewed their GSSA contract in Canada.The longstanding partnership between the two companies has been reinforced with the renewal of their GSSA contract for a further three years, with effect from February 5.“We are thrilled that ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo adds Boston service
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has expanded its US network with the introduction of a new service to Boston, Massachusetts.The carrier's inaugural flight on the Abu Dhabi to Boston route arrived in Boston on March 31. The service will see the airline operate four flights per week to Boston, which is ...
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Air Cargo News Awards are open for entry
The prestigious Air Cargo News Awards are now officially open for entry.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of the air cargo industry – from innovative solutions for complex transport challenges to investments in new technologies, services and innovations.There are nine trophies up for grabs ...
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Saudia Cargo targets e-commerce with Shenzhen flights
Saudia Cargo aims to further tap into the e-commerce market with the addition of two weekly flights to Shenzhen, China.The flights, which launched on March 15, operate with a Boeing 777-200F on Mondays and Fridays, said the Jeddah-headquartered Saudi Arabian airline."This expansion enables Saudia Cargo to facilitate the seamless transportation ...
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UPS wins US postal air cargo contract
UPS has been awarded a contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to become its primary air cargo provider.The contract is effective immediately, but there will be a transition period as UPS takes over from FedEx, which has had a long-term mail contract with USPS.This new contract will see ...
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YunExpress targets e-commerce demand with latest 777 freighter
YunExpress has extended its agreement with lessor Atlas Air to include a second Boeing 777-200 freighter that will be used to cover rising e-commerce demand.The new aircraft will enter operation under a long-term charter agreement in April and operate six weekly routes between China and the US.The new flight will ...
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NewsWFS strikes DHL cargo deal in France
Photo: WFSDHL Aviation has signed a new multi-year contract with Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to manage freight at its airport stations in France.This renewed partnership extends the two companies’ 14-year relationship in France. DHL signed its first freight handling contract with WFS in Paris in 2010.The DHL CDG HUB is ...
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AAPA: February Asia air cargo demand up 10%
Air cargo demand in Asia grew in February "as a result of business and e-commerce activity" said the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA).Preliminary February 2024 traffic figures released by the AAPA show international air cargo demand, as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK), increased by 10.2% year on year ...
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Delta Cargo expands partnership with WebCargo
Delta Cargo has expanded its offering on online booking platform WebCargo by Freightos to include more destinations and products.The airline added its general cargo product and tariff fares to the platform in 2020, but this has now been extended to include the carrier's global network out of the US as ...
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NewsKorean Air connects with DHL through APIs
Source: Korean AirDHL Global Forwarding is continuing to add direct connections to its airline partner's booking systems, this time integrating with Korean Air.Korean Air said that it is the first time that the airline has connected its booking system directly with a freight forwarder.The Application Programming Interface (API) system will ...
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NewsEmirates gets ready for SAF at Schiphol
Photo: EmiratesEmirates has commenced the activation of its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement with Neste at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.Over 2m gallons of blended SAF will be supplied into the fuelling system at Schiphol Airport over the course of 2024.The Dubai-headquartered airline will track the delivery of SAF into the fuelling ...
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Challenge Group launches freighter service to Mumbai
Challenge Group has decided to launch a scheduled freighter route between Mumbai (BOM) and Liège (LGG).Operating twice weekly, the service will use the capacity of Challenge Group's recently acquired second B767 freighter, which has a payload of 52 tons per uplift.The freighter will mainly carry pharmaceuticals and electronics, but "also ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian expands cargo fleet with converted A321 freighter
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/Shutterstock.comRoyal Jordanian Airlines has introduced an Airbus A321 converted freighter, providing additional dedicated cargo capacity as part of the carrier’s fleet modernisation.The operator has leased the twinjet (JY-RAZ) from Irish-based financial firm UMBF.Powered by International Aero Engines V2500s, it was originally delivered in 2009 to UK carrier BMI ...
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ANA again pushes back takeover of freighter airline NCA
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has for a third time delayed its planned takeover of freighter carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) as regulators continue to examine the deal.ANA had originally been hoping to complete the deal on October 1 last year, but this was later pushed back until February 1, then ...
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NewsMy Freighter adds third ATSG 767-300P2F
Photo: Parkdolly/ ShutterstockUzbekistan-based carrier My Freighter has taken delivery of its third newly converted Boeing 767-300 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft from US lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG).ATSG's subsidiary, Airborne Global Leasing, carried out the delivery in alignment with ATSG's Lease+Plus strategy.“Our expanding relationship with My Freighter exemplifies the ...
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NewsHybrid Air Vehicles agrees production site for airship
Source: Hybrid Air VehiclesHybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has reached an agreement with the city of Doncaster in the UK for the development of a production site for its Airlander 10 airship.The 50 ha site is located at Carcroft Common and will be acquired by HAV under a freehold agreement.HAV will ...
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MSC moves forward with Clasquin deal
Swiss shipping firm MSC has moved forward with its deal to acquire international air and sea freight forwarder Clasquin.MSC subsidiary SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl has entered into a put option agreement for the acquisition of 42.06% of the share capital of Lyon, France-based Clasquin, said a press release issued ...
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NewsEtihad and Astral partner to expand their networks
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo and Astral Aviation have launched a new partnership that will expand the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's network in Africa.The new partnership will see Astral operate weekly flights from Abu Dhabi to its home hub of Nairobi where cargo can then be flown to and from other points ...
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FedEx profits improve as cost cutting takes effect
FedEx saw its profits improve in the third quarter of its fiscal year despite revenues coming under pressure due to weak market conditions.The express giant saw its fiscal year third-quarter revenues decline by 2% year to $21.7bn, but operating income improved by 19% on last year to $1.2bn and net ...
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Modern Logistics puts second 737-800BCF into service
Modern Logistics now has two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft in operation.The Brazilian integrated logistics company and cargo airline told Air Cargo News it took delivery of its second 737-800BCF this month.This second aircraft is now "in service" said the company.The Brazilian integrated logistics company and cargo airline acquired ...