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IAG looks at recruiting passenger jets to serve critical freight lines
IAG is considering recruiting some of its passenger aircraft for airfreight operations, to ensure that essential cargo supplies are maintained as the coronavirus crisis persists.Chief executive Willie Walsh, speaking during a March 16 briefing, said that governments “need to appreciate” that there is a strong cargo demand, and passenger aircraft ...
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Cargo pilot becomes Alaska's first coronavirus case
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) was last week notified that an "individual associated with a cargo flight" tested positive for coronavirus.The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT) said the patient is a foreign national who developed a fever and respiratory symptoms shortly after arriving in Anchorage on ...
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Korean Air the latest to offer cargo only-PAX flights
Korean Air has become the latest carrier to offer up its passenger aircraft for cargo-only operations, joining Scoot and Cathay Pacific.According to FlightGlobal, the airline said it planned to deploy passenger aircraft that have been idled since February 25 to carry cargo on flights to Qingdao.The flights will begin on ...
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Delta and United cargo divisions respond to Trump's Europe travel ban
Airlines' cargo divisions have responded to President Donald Trump's ban on individuals travelling from Europe to the US.From today (Friday 13), individuals from 23 countries in the European Union will not be permitted to travel to the US, due to US' fears about the spread of coronavirus.In response to the ...
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NewsDachser the latest forwarder to add freighter flights
Dachser Air & Sea Logistics is the latest freight forwarder to announce an expanded charter operation as it looks to head off a coronavirus-related capacity crunch.The company said that it would expand its existing Frankfurt-Shanghai freighter operation by adding flights to the US and Latin America.Dachser explained that the service ...
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Norwegian Air reduces capacity in response to COVID-19
Norwegian Air is reducing its flight capacity by 15% in response to low demand as a result of the coronavirus.In a statement, the carrier explained that it is cancelling 3,000 flights from mid-March to mid-June, as well as implementing temporary layoffs of a significant share of its workforce.As a result ...
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Bolloré Logistics launches China freighter flights
Paris-headquartered Bolloré Logistics has launched a series of freighter flights from China to Europe in order to meet customer demand.The freight forwarder said the B747F flights between Shanghai and Luxembourg started in early February and are due to end in early April.The schedules are weekly, but every other week a ...
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WorldACD highlights impact of "corona effect"
Ahead of its full results for February, which will be released in two weeks' time, WorldACD has released preliminary figures for the month, which it says give an outlook on the "corona effect" when combined with January's figures.The analyst explained: "Looking at February in isolation leads to an incomplete picture ...
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Cargo escapes US ban on travel from Europe
The White House has clarified that cargo is not included in the US ban on travel from Europe announced as part of efforts to stop the spread of coronavirus.Yesterday, US president Donald Trump announced an unprecedented travel ban from most of Europe to the US would begin at the end ...
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NewsScoot to fly cargo-only PAX flights to China
Scoot B787-9Singapore-based low-cost airline Scoot will operate cargo-only passenger flights to China over the coming weeks as demand outstrips supply.The airline told Air Cargo News that it would operate "belly-hold freight charters" flights on behalf of parent Singapore Airlines' cargo arm in March.The flights will operate from Singapore to Guangzhou ...
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NewsAir cargo set to take 9% demand hit due to coronavirus
Research by CLIVE Data Services shows that global air cargo volumes for February will be down 9% compared with 2019, largely as a result of the coronavirus.Figures from the data provider show that February's volumes were down 2% in February. However, adjusting the analyses for the fact that the Chinese ...
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NewsIATA: Cargo declined in January but COVID-19 impact yet to be felt
IATA has warned that the full extent of the coronavirus' impact on the airfreight sector is yet to be determined, while demand declined by 3.3% year on year in January.IATA suggested that the timing of the Chinese New Year Holiday, which took place in late January, as well as eased ...
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NewsTLX Cargo launches industry's first coronavirus cargo cover
TLX Cargo has launched the airfreight industry's first cover that seals cargo against viruses during transportation, which is expected to be particularly useful during the current coronavirus outbreak.Built from a viral barrier material, the TLX WEB15 cover is a two-part product – comprising of the cover and base – sealed ...
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IATA calls for suspension of airport slot rules
IATA has called for airport slot rules to be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season in response to the coronavirus.The airline group said that it is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request suspension of rules governing use of airport slots.At present, the rules for slot allocation mean that airlines ...
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Fraport announces cost-reduction measures in response to coronavirus
Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport has announced new cost-reduction measures in response to the impact of the coronavirus.Cost-saving measures include: reduced administrative and operating costs where possible, individual assessments for new recruits, and staff being offered unpaid holiday and part-time shifts where possible.In a statement, Fraport explained: "All major costs are ...
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WorldACD: January figures reflect impact of Chinese New Year
WorldACD has confirmed expectations "that the year on year figures for January would be negative".In its latest report, the analyst notes that chargeable air cargo weight dipped by 5.8% in January year on year and it suggests that the timing of Chinese New Year, which took place at the end ...
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DP DHL takes a €70m hit from the coronavirus
Deutsche Post DHL took a €70m hit on its operating profits in February as a result of the coronavirus.The express, parcel and logistics giant said that it had a very good start to the year in January and was prepared for the usual effects around Chinese New Year.However, since then, ...
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NewsDrewry Index: Dip in rates reflects impact of coronavirus
Airfreight rates continued to slide in January, declining 5% from December and 11% from a year earlier.The latest Drewry East-West Airfreight Price Index report shows that prices dipped $0.16 in January 2020 to $2.59 per kg, down from $2.74 in December. The January 2020 rate compares with $2.91 per kg ...
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NewsGovernment reactions to coronavirus inconsistent, says AAPA
Shanghai Pudong - Pactl TerminalMeasures taken by governments in response to the coronavirus outbreak are not always helpful, according to the Director General of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.“The proliferation of uncoordinated travel advisories and border restrictions imposed by governments, whilst well-intentioned, are inconsistent with WHO recommendations and International ...
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Atlas Air expects China demand surge over coming weeks
Atlas Air Worldwide is expecting a surge in cargo over the coming weeks as Chinese factories continue to return to full operation following the extended Chinese New Year holiday closure.Speaking shortly after announcing its fourth quarter results, chairman and chief executive John Dietrich said that the group was getting a ...