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LATAM Airlines' cargo dip
REDUCTIONS in both bellyhold capacity and freighter operations saw cargo traffic at LATAM Airlines Group dip by 0.7 per cent in May, as capacity decreased 4.4 per cent.Said a spokesman for the Chile-based operator: “Cargo traffic decrease was driven by weaker imports into Latin America and a decrease in exports ...
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Lufthansa cuts earnings forecast
LUFTHANSA group has cut its 2014 earnings forecast due to “revenue risks” in its passenger and cargo business caused by strikes, currency impairments and “strong capacity growth by state-owned Gulf carriers”.The German flag carrier's executive board is now projecting an operating profit for the current financial year of approximately €1 ...
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American strengthens its presence in Asia
AMERICAN AIRLINES CARGO has launched cargo services from Dallas/Fort Worth Texas to Hong Kong and Shanghai, as part of a plan to strengthen its presence in Asia. The non-stop Hong Kong service, the first for any US-based carrier, will be operated with a B777-300ER – the airline’s first use of ...
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Cargojet to get 15-pallet B757 freighter
AERO engineering company Precision Aircraft Solutions has signed an agreement with Canadian freighter airline Cargojet to perform the world’s first 15-pallet passenger-to-freighter conversion of a winglet-modified B757-20.The converted freighter will fly long-distance routes in Canada, thereby benefiting from fuel savings made possible by the winglets.“By showing compatibility of our modification ...
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Good May for Cathay Cargo
CATHAY Pacific and Dragonair carried a combined total of 138,448 tonnes of cargo and mail in May, an encouraging increase of 13.9 on the same month last year.The cargo and mail load factor rose by 1.9 percentage points to 63.0 per cent in the period.Capacity, measured in available cargo/mail tonne ...
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IATA: "solid improvement" in air freight growth
AIRFREIGHT growth has seen a “solid improvement” in 2014 over prior year, but IATA warns that demand could weaken as the on-shoring trend continues.Volumes are being supported by the cyclical upswing in the global economy but high fuel prices, stable at $120 per barrel, and weak cargo yields continue to ...
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Etihad Cargo starts Dar es Salaam freighter service
ETIHAD CARGO has launched a weekly freighter service from Abu Dhabi to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.The Middle East carrier is using one of its A330-200 wide-body freighters, with heavy uplift capability of up to 64 tonnes, on the route. The return leg from Julius Nyerere International Airport will also stop ...
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Cargolux’s delayed Zhengzhou service takes off
CARGOLUX’S twice-postponed inaugural B747-8 flight to Zhengzhou has taken off after the all-cargo airline finally obtained operating permits from the Chinese authorities.Initial twice-weekly services will be increased to four from July, with an additional two frequencies added from September, says a company statement.The implementation of scheduled services between Luxembourg and ...
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New B787 Dreamliner certified by FAA
A STRETCHED version of the B787 Dreamliner has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for commercial service.Boeing is in the final stages of preparing for the first B787-9 delivery to launch customer Air New Zealand.“Certification is the culmination of years ...
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Qatar Airways Cargo supports solar energy
QATAR Airways Cargo has further linked itself to renewable energy by sponsoring the opening ceremony of the Qatar Solar Energy factory and research facility in Doha.The facility, which can produce solar panels capable of generating as much as 300 megawatts of energy annually, is located at Doha’s new industrial area.In ...
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Etihad Cargo adds new capacity to Switzerland and USA
ETIHAD CARGO has augmented its services to Switzerland and to the United States by offering new bellyhold cargo capacity on daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Zurich and Los Angeles.The flag carrier of the UAE already flies to Geneva, and to Chicago, New York and Washington DC in the USA.The ...
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Cathay Cargo wins AirAsia Hong Kong contract
CATHAY Pacific Services Ltd (CPSL) has been appointed as handling agent for AirAsia’s cargo operations at the Cathay Cargo Terminal in Hong Kong.“We are fastidious about cost efficiency and competency in every aspect of our operations and are glad to find a compatible partner like CPSL which recognises our operational ...
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It’s my ball . . and I’m taking it home to mummy
THE SURPRISING and coincidental departures of two leading US airline cargo personalities has caused a few shockwaves.The sudden exit of Robbie Anderson, president of United Cargo, and the unexpected announcement of the retirement of Tony Charaf, Delta’s cargo chief, make one wonder about the state of the US air cargo ...
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Etihad cargo soars in April and May
ETIHAD Cargo uplifted record tonnage across the globe in April and May 2014, pushing the carrier into the world’s top 10.In April, it moved 44,730 tonnes around the world, 30 per cent more than in April last year.May also saw an impressive performance across Etihad Cargo’s network, with 48,869 tonnes ...
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Ruslan carries hi-tech aircraft wings
RUSLAN international, the joint venture company which manages and markets the 17-strong fleet of giant Antonov An-124s belonging to its shareholders Antonov Airlines and Volga Dnepr Airlines, has transported four wing assemblies for the latest Gulfstream business jet.The wings – for the recently-launched Gulfstream G280 super midsize business jet – ...
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Air France adds summer capacity to Jakarta
AIR FRANCE is launching a daily B777-300ER belly cargo service to Jakarta, Indonesia, via Singapore.Textiles and electronics are the main exports out of the Indonesian capital city, says a company statement.The new route from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport will complement the existing daily B777-300ER service from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, ...
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Aeroflot is top of the punctuality class
RUSSIA’S flagship carrier Aeroflot was the world’s most punctual airline in May, according to statistics compiled by flightstats.com.In the month, 91.18 per cent of Aeroflot flights arrived on time, placing it ahead of peers such as Lufthansa, British Airways and Emirates.It is the first time that Aeroflot has taken top ...
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Post-MH370: Malaysia Airlines refocuses
WEAK air cargo volumes dragged down the overall revenue performance of Malaysia Airlines Group, resulting in a marginal two per cent growth in the first three months of this year.The carrier, which recorded a net loss of US$134m in the first quarter, needs to accelerate efforts to improve its revenue ...
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Sixth B777F for Qatar Airways Cargo
QATAR Airways Cargo has taken delivery of its sixth B777 freighter.“It’s a proud moment for Qatar Airways Cargo,” says Akbar Al Baker, the airline’s chief executive.“It’s the right time to introduce an additional B777 freighter to our fleet. The State of Qatar is growing at a phenomenal pace, as are ...
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Lufthansa Cargo’s fourth B777F arrives
THE B777 freighter had helped make Lufthansa Cargo more punctual and provide higher quality services, says Dr Karl-Rudolf Rupprecht, director of operations.The modern cargo jet reliably carries up to 103 tonnes over more than 9,000 km.The fourth of an order of five, christened ‘Olá Brazil’ – emphasising the high number ...