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NewsCanada's Air Creebec takes delivery of its first ATR freighter
Source: ACIA Aero LeasingACIA Aero Leasing has sold an ATR 72-500 LCD freighter (MSN727) to Canadian regional airline, Air Creebec.The aircraft is the airline’s first ATR and will enter operations in December 2024, serving Air Creebec’s multiple cargo contracts throughout Canada.Originally converted to a bulk freighter (BFC) in 2021, the ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo opts for recycled pallets in Chile
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo is switching from traditional wood and conventional plastic pallets to recycled plastic pallets made from beverage boxes.The cargo division said that the new pallets are more durable than existing designs - they can last up to 10 years - and will prevent the disposal of nearly ...
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NewsUpside potential for Amazon's move into air cargo
Source: AmazonAmazon Air's new third-party service offering will benefit from the airline's directional imbalance, the increased regularity of its services and the recent expansion at some of its main hubs.In an analysis of the launch of Amazon Air Cargo, Joseph Schwieterman of the Chaddick Institute found that the move has ...
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NewsTransatlantic air cargo rates increase as passenger airlines reduce services
Source: Supakitswn/ shutterstock.comWhile rates out of Asia have been flatter than expected in recent weeks, prices on the transatlantic trade lane have taken off as passenger airlines have been reducing belly capacity in line with the quieter winter season and Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) has been hit with congestion.According to ...
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NewsDHL and Shell team up on SAF at Brussels
Source: DHL ExpressDHL Express has signed a deal with Shell to utilise Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for its aircraft at Brussels Airport.The one-year deal includes the delivery of 25 kilotonnes of fuel to Brussels via a pipeline connected to the airport.The SAF is produced in a fossil refinery by replacing ...
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NewsFlatlining APAC rates reflect a quieter than expected peak season
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockOnly a few months ago, the air cargo industry was preparing for what was expected to be a busy peak season out of Asia. However, the flatlining of airfreight rates out of the Asia Pacific region in recent weeks appears to confirm that while the industry remains busy, ...
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NewsQatar Cargo adds Kuala Lumpur flights following MASkargo tie-up
Source: Qatar Cargo. Copyright: www.theweddstories.comQatar Airways Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Doha and Kuala Lumpur as part of its previously announced tie-up with MASkargo.The new service operates twice per week using one of the Doha-hubbed carrier's Boeing 777 freighters, with the first flight having taking place last ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo enhances pet transport options
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has extended the amount of time it can transport pets for and is also now offering services for snub-nosed breeds.The Abu Dhabi-headquartered airline said that updates to its LiveAnimals product meant that it could now extend the maximum transport time for cats and dogs from 17 ...
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NewsAmazon freighter suffers nose gear collapse in Vancouver
Amazon Air B767The nose gear of a Prime Air-branded Boeing 767-300ER operated by Cargojet Airways collapsed on November 19 after the aircraft left the runway at Vancouver International Airport (YRV).Cargojet confirmed that ”an incident involving one of our all-cargo flights occurred early this morning upon its arrival in Vancouver. The ...
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NewsWebinar: Navigating the peak and 2025 preview
Time is running out to register for the latest Air Cargo News webinar in partnership with Maersk, taking place tomorrow at 8am (GMT), 9am (CET) and 4pm (CST/SST)The past year has been one of rapid growth for the air cargo market but this has also created challenges and changing customer ...
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NewsAir cargo capacity set to come under pressure in 2025
Ryan Keyrouse. Source: RotateNext year could see a lack of air cargo capacity as passenger aircraft additions ease, additional freighters are in short supply and e-commerce demand remains strong.Speaking at the Tiaca Air Cargo Forum last week, Rotate chief executive Ryan Keyrouse highlighted some of the issues the industry could ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo joins -15C club for perishable transport
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has joined the Move to -15°C coalition that aims to reduce supply chain emissions by cutting the temperature perishables are transported.Frozen foods are usually transported at -18 degrees Celsius but the coalition believes that a three-degree change in temperature could make a "significant environmental impact with ...
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NewsInvestigators unable to determine cause of unsecured cargo container on 737F
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockInvestigators have been unable to determine precisely why a cargo container on board a Boeing 737-400 freighter was not secured, causing it to shift in flight during a service to Edinburgh.The West Atlantic aircraft (G-JMCZ) had been inbound from London Stansted on April 26.It was transporting 8.9 tonnes ...
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NewsSpot rates rise as peak season builds
Image: ShutterstockSpot rates are elevated globally and are up 25% year on year (YoY) out of Asia Pacific in particular, as the fourth quarter peak season continues.Comparing the first week of November with the first week of November last year, when various markets were already experiencing the effects of strong ...
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NewsNational Air Cargo fraud couple jailed
Source: Worawee Meepian/shutterstockA married couple have been sentenced to prison for their roles in a two-year scheme to defraud US logistics company National Air Cargo of $5m.Kimberly Ann Tew and Michael Aaron Tew were sentenced to 48 months and 42 months in prison, respectively, said the the United States Attorney’s ...
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NewsUkraine's Constanta Airlines adds 737-300F
737-300F. Photo: Constanta AirlinesUkraine-based Constanta Airlines has added a Boeing 737-300 freighter to its fleet to enter into the medium-range cargo transportation market and increase its operational efficiency.The charter cargo and passenger airline, which specialises in supporting international and governmental humanitarian, peacekeeping and disaster relief operations, said the 737-300F bolsters ...
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NewsNew branding and green partnership for Avianca Cargo
Photo: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has unveiled a new brand identity and announced a new partnership with a climate technology company.This new brand concept of "Avianca Cargo, we are doing it for you" aims to reflect the airline's focus on customer needs and long-term partnerships and was unveiled on November 13 ...
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NewsBBN Airlines Indonesia adds 737-400F
Photo: BBN Airlines IndonesiaAvia Solutions Group subsidiary BBN Airlines Indonesia has added a 737-400 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft to further expand its air cargo operations growth within the Asia-Pacific market.The ACMI, charter flights and airfreight services specialist said the aircraft joins two 737-800BCFs and three passenger 737-800s in the ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens 2025 graduate scheme
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo's 2025 graduate programme has now opened to offer young people the chance to learn skills critical to a career in air cargo and logistics.Now in its 12th year, the two-year IAG Cargo graduate programme offers experience across operations, commercial, transformation and finance at its London Heathrow ...
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NewsLevu Air Cargo begins operations with A321F in Latin America
Source: SmartLynxLevu Air Cargo has begun operations and has also become the first airline to operate an A321 freighter in Latin America.The new Brazilian airline announced in May it had dry leased the A321F from SmartLynx Airlines for operations in Brazil on behalf of DHL Express."Thrilled to share a historic ...