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FedEx union leaders approve pilot deal
The FedEx Master Executive Council (MEC), the governing body of the FedEx unit of the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), have approved a tentative pilot contract reached with the express airline last month.The tentative contract agreement, which was reached on May 30, will now go to a membership ratification ...
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Qatar Cargo scoops IATA perishables standard to complete the set
Qatar Airways Cargo and ground handler Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) Cargo have achieved the IATA CEIV certificate for perishables - with the airline becoming the first to achieve all of IATA's CEIV standards.The carrier said that the IATA CEIV Fresh standard encompasses the entire supply chain, including both operational and ...
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Virgin Atlantic Cargo is “highly unlikely” to operate freighters again in current market
Virgin Atlantic Cargo (VAC) is “highly unlikely” to operate freighters now the air cargo market is in decline following its pandemic peak.VAC managing director Phil Wardlaw told Air Cargo News that favourable economic conditions that include high demand and rates would have to occur in the market for freighter operations ...
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El Al gets clearance to operate freighters
Israeli airline El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it awaits its first converted aircraft.The extension to its commercial licence gives the airline the right to transport freight using all-cargo aircraft until June 5 next year.El Al had disclosed last ...
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Expanded networks the key for CMA CGM AFKLMP partnership
The need to meet the increasingly global operations of freight forwarder customers was a key driver behind the recently launched partnership between CMA CGM Air Cargo and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP).The tie-up, first announced in May 2022 and with a duration of 10 years, will see the two ...
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NewsBolloré Logistics joins forces with FLYING WHALES
Bolloré Logistics has partnered with FLYING WHALES. Photo: Bolloré LogisticsBolloré Logistics has partnered with French airship firm FLYING WHALES for the future transport of heavy and oversized shipments.The agreement will see Bolloré Logistics use the FLYING WHALES LCA60T airship, due for a maiden flight in late 2025, to transport exceptionally ...
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France's domestic passenger flight ban won't curb cargo, says AFKLMP
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has told Air Cargo News that the French Government's decarbonisation plan to ban domestic short-haul passenger flights on routes where train alternatives exist will have "no impact" on its operations.The group said that lack of train alternatives for some supply chain routes may see ...
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JAL begins A321 freighter conversions
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun converting Airbus A321 aircraft into freighters for use on a domestic freighter network due to launch in April next year.Conversion of the first aircraft began on May 8 in Singapore and is expected to be completed by mid-September, said the Tokyo-headquartered airline.Another two A321s are ...
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NewsAstral Aviation launches Nairobi-Tel Aviv freighter route
Astral Aviation team. Photo: Astral AviationKenya-based cargo airline Astral Aviation has launched a new freighter route from Nairobi to Tel Aviv.The scheduled route will be served by a Boeing 757 freighter and aims to cater for perishables demand.During the inauguration ceremony at Astral’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport hub, chief executive ...
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Qatar Cargo looks to benefit from expanded summer network
Qatar Airways Cargo is expecting to benefit from the addition of passenger flights to Haneda, Nice, Manama and Sarajevo, as well as the continued expansion of Middle East operations.Qatar Airways relaunched passenger flights to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport last week utilising an A350-900 aircraft."The reintroduced passenger flights bring the total weekly ...
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NewsNetwork Cargo Management scoops GSA contract
Photo: Network Aviation GroupNetwork Cargo Management (NCM) has been appointed as the GSA for Transcarga International Airways across the US.Caracas, Venezuela-based Transcarga International Airways operates charter cargo services.Javier Gonzalez, NCM’s Florida-based sales manager, said: “I am happy to confirm that we have been appointed Transcarga GSA in the following 13 ...
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NewsAir Bonanza Express targets African oversize market with IL-76
Source: Air Bonanza ExpressEast Africa-based charter service provider Air Bonanza Express is hoping to capitalise on a shortage of oversize capacity covering the African market.The company, which is based in Kenya and South Sudan, recently took delivery of an IL-76 freighter with a capacity of around 45 tons as it ...
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NewsIAG Cargo hopes new Cincinnati flights will click with online retailers
IAG operations, vehicles & airside - Heathrow - 07 September 2022 Photograph: Andrew Fosker / PinPep Photograph: Andrew Fosker / PinPepIAG Cargo will begin to offer capacity on a new direct service between London Heathrow and Cincinnati for the first time in ...
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Rates down again in May as outlook weakens
Airfreight rates on major east-west trade lanes were down again last month (see dashboard at end of article) as commentators warn that pressure on pricing will remain for the rest of the year.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) show that average rates - based on contract ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo appoints VP for corporate development
Diogo Elias. Source: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has appointed Diogo Elias as the new vice president of corporate development.In his new role, Elias will lead strategic projects and continue driving the ongoing transformation of the company.He has more than 20 years of experience in commercial, operational and new business roles in ...
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NewsIATA lowers expectations for cargo revenues and yields
IATA has lowered its expectations for air cargo revenues and yields for the year due to growing capacity and a weak demand outlook.In its latest airline profitability report, the airline association predicted cargo revenues of $142.3bn this year, which is 31.3% down on last year and behind the $149.4bn that ...
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NewsAmeriflight enters the drone era
Photo: AmeriflightAmeriflight has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to operate drones, the largest existing Part 135 cargo airline to do so, says the Dallas-based operator.It allows Ameriflight to conduct drone operations under its current Part 119 Air Carrier Certificate for Part 135 operations.It also gives approval to add the ...
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InterviewsAir France KLM Martinair Cargo aims for digital differentiation
The last few years have seen the air cargo industry rapidly enhance its digital capabilities but Air France KLM Martinair Cargo hopes to stay ahead of the curve. Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) has always been at the forefront of digitalisation in air cargo: it was one of the ...
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Insights
Putzger perspective: Engine trouble
In May, the US Postal Service did something rather startling. It announced plans to lower rates on some packages. For years parcel rates have only gone in one direction – up, at a steep angle. Year after year, e-commerce shippers have had to swallow eye-watering rate hikes (in double digits, ...
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NewsBoeing delivers Air Tanzania's first ever freighter
Source: BoeingBoeing has delivered Air Tanzania’s first ever dedicated freighter.The delivery of the 767-300F also marks the first direct 767 freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.Air Cargo News first reported on the order in November 2021, when the United Republic of Tanzania placed an order for a 767-300F ...