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Why freighter strategy is a loaded question for Boeing
Few would dispute that Boeing has long shaded Airbus in the cargo sector with its broad portfolio of new-build “factory freighters” alongside aftermarket conversions. But that could all start to unravel as the manufacturer faces some key decisions over future product strategy.While the narrowbody cargo sector is now seen as ...
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NewsIt's plane sailing for Bei Bei the panda
FedEx B777F Panada FlightFedEx has flown a four-year-old male panda, Bei Bei, from Washington DC to Chengdu.Accompanied by one panda keeper and one veterinarian, Bei Bei was placed in a special crate provided by FedEx and travelled onboard a custom-decaled FedEx Express 777 Freighter nonstop from Washington’s Dulles International Airport ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo reports another loss as market conditions take their toll
Lufthansa's logistics division reported its second loss in a row during the third quarter of the year as market conditions continued to take their toll.The logistics division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, time:matters, Jettainer and its share of AeroLogic, saw third-quarter revenues decline by 9.2% year on year to €598m, while ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo orders more B777Fs ahead of MD-11F retirement
Lufthansa Cargo has ordered a further two Boeing 777Fs as it speeds up the retirement of its MD-11Fs.The freighter operator said the order is part of its fleet modernisation programme that will see it retire its remaining 10 MD-11Fs by the end of 2020. Initially, the carrier had been expecting ...
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NewsGECAS revealed as launch customer for B777F conversion programme
GECAS is forecasting that the Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme launched with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) could secure more than 150 orders up to 2030, writes Air Cargo News sister title FlightGlobal.The IAI conversion programme was unveiled today by leasing giant GECAS, which has placed a launch order for 15 ...
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Saudia Cargo expands Europe, US and Africa freighter operations
Saudia Cargo has added extra freighter flights to services calling in Europe, the US and Africa.The Middle Eastern carrier said that its Jeddah-Liege-New York JFK Boeing 747-400F service would increase to two flights per week.Meanwhile, its Nairobi-Europe service will be increased by four weekly flights to 11 per week. These ...
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Qatar Airways Cargo: Taking it personally
The last time Air Cargo News spoke to Qatar Airways chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux, the airfreight market was in a very different place to where it finds itself today.Volumes were booming, rates were rising and the airlines’ biggest concern was whether they could find the capacity to meet the ...
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NewsTrump attends Qatar Cargo B777F signing ceremony
Qatar Airways orders five B777F in the presence of Donald Trump and Qatar Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-ThaniUS President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, attended the signing ceremony for Qatar Airways' order of five Boeing 777 freighters.The order, worth $1.8bn at current ...
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Ethiopian Cargo launches new China freighter service
Ethiopian Cargo has added a new weekly Boeing 777F service to Chongqing in Southwest China.The service will have a full rotation of: Shanghai - Chongqing - Delhi - Addis Ababa - Lagos - Sao Paulo - Quito - Miami.Ethiopian said the service connects "the main destinations of three continents which ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo fine-tunes its network strategy
Etihad Cargo - Abdulla Mohamed ShadidEtihad Cargo has seen a significant change of focus in the last two years, according to Abdulla Mohamed Shadid who joined as managing director cargo and logistics at Etihad Aviation Group a year ago.In the light of changing market conditions, it was evident that the ...
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NewsANA Cargo becomes the first in Japan to launch B777F services
ANA B777FAll Nippon Airways (ANA) has added its first Boeing 777F to its fleet - becoming the first airline in Japan to offer the widebody freighter.The airline took delivery of the aircraft, nicknamed Blue Jay, on May 24 but its first commercial flight is due to take place today.The B777F ...
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NewsVolga-Dnepr Group firms up entry into B777F market
Volga_Dnepr-DAE Signing CeremonyThe Volga-Dnepr Group has firmed up its entry in the B777F sector with a lease deal for three of the aircraft from DAE Capital, following on from the confirmation of an order for nine of the aircraft with Boeing.DAE said that it had entered in a sale and ...
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NewsQatar Cargo takes aim at cargo top spot with commitment for five B777Fs
Akbar Al Baker (L) and Kevin McAllisterQatar Cargo has continued to home in on its ambition to the be the world's largest air cargo carrier with a commitment for five B777Fs valued at $1.8bn at list prices.The latest freighter deal builds on the airline's 777 Freighter order book as the ...
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NewsChina Airlines signs up for Boeing 777 Freighters
China Airlines Cargo CGI B777FTaiwan's China Airlines is planning to order six Boeing 777 freighters as it looks to modernise its cargo fleet.The airline currently operates a fleet of 18 B747-400F cargo aircraft but said it is looking to the future with the potential order."Air cargo is an important part ...
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Qatar set to receive four B777Fs this year
In an interview with the Gulf Times, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar al-Baker has confirmed that four of the B777 freighters it has on order will be delivered this year.The airline finalised its order for five B777Fs at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow but did not reveal a timeline for their ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo welcomes new B777 freighter to Frankfurt
Lufthansa Cargo's sixth B777F, credit Matthias Aletsee, Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has welcomed the latest arrival to its freighter fleet: its sixth Boeing 777F.The brand-new B777F flew into Frankfurt Airport from the Boeing facility at Everett, Washington state, in the USA, today (February 19).It will soon start scheduled operations.Harald Gloy, chief ...
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