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Pegasus Airlines resumes cargo operations following Covid-19 suspension
Pegasus Airlines has resumed its cargo operations, following the temporary suspension of all of its flights due to the coronavirus outbreak.Pegasus has modified its Airbus A321 neo aircraft, enabling them to carry cargo in the cabin, as well as in the bellyhold.Prior to the outbreak Pegasus operated cargo flights using ...
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NewsEL AL expands cargo network to Dominican Republic
Israel-based EL AL Airlines (EL AL) has transported 25 tonnes of medical equipment to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic, onboard a Boeing 787-900 passenger aircraft.The flight, which marked the first time that EL Al had operated in San Domingo, was greeted by Daniel Biran Bayor, the Israeli Ambassador to ...
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American Airlines to expand cargo-only operation
American Airlines is expanding its cargo-only operation this month with new flights to Rome, Heathrow, Zurich and Paris.New flights beginning May include cargo-only services from American’s largest hub in the Midwest, Chicago O’Hare, to London Heathrow Airport and Paris Charles De Gaulle.From Philadelphia, American will begin cargo-only services to Zurich ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo latest carrier to use cabin and overhead bins for cargo
Emirates SkyCargo is the latest airline to announce that it is not only using passenger aircraft in cargo-only operations, but that it is using the cabin and overhead bin space — in addition to the bellyhold — for cargo capacity too.Currently, the carrier is operating 60 of its Boeing 777-300ER ...
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Air Canada reveals impact of Covid-19 in Q1 results
In its first quarter results, Air Canada has reported a slide in revenues and earnings, predominantly due to the impact of the coronavirus.The carrier noted a 15% year-on-year decrease in revenues, from C$4.4bn in the first quarter of 2019 compared with C$3.7bn in the same period of this year.Ebit for ...
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NewsIAG Cargo: Adapting through challenging times
The coronavirus outbreak has had an unprecedented impact on the global aviation industry. Airlines have had respond quickly and with innovative solutions to survive the crisis, as IAG Cargo's chief commercial officer, John Cheetham, tells Air Cargo News..."IAG Cargo is a resilient and adaptable business and one thing this period ...
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NewsMASKargo A380 in cargo-only flight 'first'
MASKargo has operated an A380 aircraft on a cargo-only flight - moving e-commerce goods from Kuala Lumpur International (KLIA) to Heathrow.The airline said that — as far as it is aware — this is the first time an A380 has been used on a cargo-only basis.MASKargo said that flight MH04 ...
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Another seven years for Air Canada and Unilode
Air Canada and ULD firm Unilode Aviation Solutions have extended their ULD management agreement for another seven-year term.The deal, which began in 2012, has also been extended to include Unilode's digitalistion solution.Tim Strauss, Air Canada vice president, cargo, said: "In today's challenging cargo environment airlines need flexibility, agility and consistency, ...
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NewsAvianca flies to China for the first time since 1956
Avianca B787Avianca carried out a flight to China for the first time since 1956 as part of an operation to move medical supplies to Colombia.The Boeing 787 flight departed from Bogotá, stopping in Los Angeles and Tokyo before landing in Shanghai, where it arrived on April 29, and will return ...
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Turkish Cargo achieves all three IATA CEIV certifications
Turkish Cargo has become the first cargo airline to achieve all three of IATA's CEIV certifications: Pharma, Fresh, and Live Animals.The certifications, which are valid for a three-year period, reflect Turkish Cargo's capability of handling pharmaceutical cargo, perishables and live animals at its facilities and on its flights, to IATA's ...
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Virgin Atlantic to offer 90 cargo flights per week in May
Virgin Atlantic plans to operate 90 cargo flights per week in May as production begins to restart and coronavirus-related demand continues.The UK airline said that the move would cater for prime freight markets in the US, Hong Kong and China, India, Israel and South Africa.Virgin Atlantic said that it had ...
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Caribbean Airlines launches cargo charter operation
Caribbean Airlines has introduced cargo charter services to support supply chains within the Caribbean region.The airline said it had launched the operation to meet the growing demand for cargo uplift to a number of Caribbean islands, which are now experiencing significantly reduced cargo capacity with the closure of borders to ...
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SWISS mulls passenger seat removal to boost cargo capacity
SWISS is considering removing the economy passenger seats from twelve of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to meet the increasing demand for airfreight capacity.The modifications would help to maintain Switzerland's global supply chains and ultimately ensure consistent and regular goods deliveries to and from the country.SWISS and its Swiss WorldCargo division ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo outlines Covid-19 safety measures at its handling facilities
Emirates SkyCargo tunnelEmirates SkyCargo has given an update on its operations as the coronavirus pandemic continues.The carrier is currently operating scheduled flights on its Boeing 777-F and Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to almost 60 global destinations.Emirates SkyCargo is also playing its role in the fight against Covid-19 by transporting essential medical ...
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Air France KLM Martinair Cargo expands airfreight services
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) is expanding its cargo services by adding new destinations, frequencies and improved charter solutions.This week AFKLMP increased its flight frequency to Johannesburg, Bangkok, Beijing and Shanghai.In the coming weeks, the carrier will restore operations to Houston and increasing flight frequency to Bamako, Ouagadougou, Chicago, ...
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NewsAmerican carries its largest cargo volume during harvest flight
American Airlines Cargo has broken its record for freight volume while carrying soybean seeds on a flight from Buenos Aires to Miami.The Boeing 777 flight on April 16 carried 115,349 lbs (52,321 kg) of the seeds — the equivalent weight of 76 cows or 20,900 chickens — as part of ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn and Avion team up on A320 and A321 freight flights
Avion Express and Chapman Freeborn team up on cargo flightsCharter broker Chapman Freeborn has been utilising the A320 and A321 aircraft of sister company Avion Express to meet demand for the transport of medical supplies.The two companies have worked together and received all the required approvals to operate cargo-only flights ...
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American Airlines Cargo updates cancellation policy to maximise capacity
American Airlines Cargo has updated its cancellation and fair booking policy to mitigate unused space on its flights during this challenging, capacity-limited period, caused by the coronavirus outbreak.Effective from May 1, the new fair booking policy will allow customers to cancel up to 48 hours prior to the flight's scheduled ...
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NewsIAG Cargo and AIA Pets fly 50 rescue animals from Cyprus to UK
IAG Cargo has partnered with Airbridge International Agencies (AIA Pets) to fly 50 rescue animals on a flight from Cyprus to the UK.A handful of charities in Cyprus rescued and housed the 36 dogs and 14 cats before giving them essential medical checks and organising new homes for them in ...
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Delta ups package weight and size limit for door-to-door cargo service
Delta Cargo has expanded its pick-up and delivery service allowing customers to ship larger and heavier items.Its DASH delivery service is run in partnership with same-day delivery company Roadie and will now be expanded to include DASH Heavy.Delta and Roadie's delivery partnership, DASH Door-to-Door, pairs TSA-approved drivers with cargo incoming ...