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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches first cargo hub outside of Qatar
Qatar Airways Cargo’s chief officer, Guillaume Halleux, and Yvonne Makolo, chief executive of RwandAir officially launched operations at the Kigali Africa Hub. Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a Kigali, Rwanda cargo hub in partnership with RwandAir.This is the carrier’s first cargo hub outside Qatar and will be ...
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NewsJAL returns to the freighter market to combat truck driver shortage
Source: Japan AirlinesJapan Airlines (JAL) has announced a return to the freighter market after an absence of 13 years as it looks to capitalise on growing air cargo demand and a shortage of truck drivers.The Tokyo-headquartered airline will add three Boeing 767-300ER freighters with operations due to start at the ...
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NewsAvianca scores a CEIV hat-trick with lithium battery certification
Leonel Ortiz, Director of development of Avianca Cargo; Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo & Gabriel Oliva, CEO of Avianca Cargo. Source: Avianca CargoAvianca Cargo has achieved CEIV Lithium Batteries certification, becoming the first carrier in the Americas to achieve the IATA standard for three different categories.The certification ...
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Air Canada Cargo’s newbuild 767 freighters arrive
Air Canada Cargo has taken delivery of two newbuild Boeing 767-300 freighters.The freighters are expected to enter service soon said Air Canada Cargo on May 2.“We are thrilled to see our two factory-built Boeing 767 freighters land in Toronto for the first time today, joining our growing freighter fleet,” said ...
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American Airlines approves Envirotainer pharma containers
American Airlines has approved the Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP containers for use on its fleet of aircraft to increase shipment options for pharmaceuticals.The approval is expected to help the airline better meet demand to deliver medicines that need to be temperature-controlled in transit while providing pharma shippers with sustainable ...
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AeroMexico opts for pallet solution to optimise capacity
Aeromexico Cargo has signed up to use software that can optimise the loading of pallets.The airline will utilise tech firm Wiremind Cargo's SkyPallet solution, becoming the first Latin American headquartered company to do so.The software, which will be implemented in the coming months, aims to reduce inventory wastage through more ...
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Cargojet reduces costs to reflect weaker market conditions
Cargojet reported softer market conditions in the first quarter of the year as international flying was subdued and has taken steps to reduce short-term costs.The Canada-based freighter operator reported a 0.7% decrease in first-quarter revenues to C$231.9m, while earnings before interest reached C$34.6m compared with a C$44.5m loss last year ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo expands China network
Photo: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has added a fourth gateway destination to its Chinese network with the introduction of freighter flights to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.The inaugural flight using a Boeing 747F arrived in Hubei Province on April 29.With the commencement of weekly freighter services between Abu Dhabi and Wuhan, Etihad ...
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NewsAbu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express Flight
Photo: Abu Dhabi AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport.The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the Chinese global freight carrier in the region.SF Express has partnered with Etihad Cargo and Kerry Logistics in a bid to achieve more ...
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NewsLacklustre cargo markets for Asia Pacific airlines in March
A “prevailing weakness” in global trade continued to dampen demand for Asia-Pacific airfreight shipments in March.As a result, the region's carriers recorded a 10.9% year-on-year decline in international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK).According to preliminary monthly traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific ...
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Cathay Cargo sees increase in BSA tonnages and more diverse array of customers
Cathay Cargo has seen an increase in tonnage commitments and a “more diverse array” of customers in its annual block space agreements (BSAs) while confirming its summer freighter aircraft network.Chris Bowden, Head of Cargo Global Partnerships at the Hong Kong based airfreight arm of the Cathay Pacific Group, also sees ...
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NewsRecord results for Cargolux in 2022
Cargolux Group achieved its best year on record in 2022 but warned of potential overcapacity and expected volatility in 2023’s already declining market.The Luxembourg-based operator of 30 B747 freighters saw 2022 revenues rise 14.7% versus 2021 to $5.1bn as profit after tax soared 21.9% to $1.6bn.A spokesperson for the European ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo sign cooperation MoU
Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential cooperation opportunities and to strengthen air cargo connections.The agreement will serve as a guide to enable both carriers to combine cargo resources and expertise.Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo will consider potential collaboration initiatives such ...
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NewsVirgin appoints Faulkner as head of cargo commercial
Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Mark Faulkner as its new head of cargo commercial.He brings a wealth of experience within the aviation sector and in the world of cargo to the airline.Faulkner began his cargo career 19 years ago at DHL Aviation, subsequently moving to Cargolux, BA, and IAG before ...
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NewsHongyuan partners with cargo.one to offer online capacity
Source: Cargo.oneHongyuan Group’s airfreight capacity will now be available via cargo.one’s online booking platform for freight forwarders.China’s Hongyuan Group is an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China and across Europe and South America.The partnership with Hongyuan Group, its first Chinese carrier, is the latest step in ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo and GTA Group launch freighters
One of three B737-800BCF aircraft now in service with WestJet Cargo and the GTA GroupWestJet Cargo and aviation services provider GTA Group inaugurated services with three Boeing 737-800Boeing Converted Freighters in Toronto on April 20, 2023 and in Halifax on April 21, 2023 following their certification in March.The dedicated freighters ...
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NewsIATA WCS highlights humanitarian role of airfreight
Willie Walsh, IATA director general“When crises strike, aviation is there,” said IATA director general Willie Walsh, speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Istanbul on 25 April.Reminding delegates of the critical role that aviation plays when natural disasters and other humanitarian crises occur, he went on: “Connectivity is essential ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo joins CEIV Li-Batt programme
Turkish Airlines’ Bilal Ekşi (seated centre) signs up for CEIV Li-BattTurkish Cargo has become the latest airline to join the IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-Batt) certification programme, which includes training, assessment and validation of competence to carry lithium battery products safely.The airfreight brand of Turkish Airlines signed up during ...
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First B737-800F joins Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo
Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo has received its first Boeing 737-800 Freighter at Ezeiza International Airport.The aircraft, which has a cargo capacity of 23,900 kg, will carry both Argentine and regional products, and is part of a strategic logistics alliance between the flag-carrier and Grupo Mirgor – an Argentine company that produces ...
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NewsATSG adds two converted B767-300s to its fleet
Aircraft lessor and transportation services provider Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has taken delivery of two newly converted Boeing 767-300 Freighters.One of the aircraft is the company’s first Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and the other was converted by Tel Aviv-based Israel Aerospace Industries. Both will be leased through ATSG’s leasing ...