All articles by Damian Brett – Page 133
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Peli BioThermal promotes Hyde to global role
Peli BioThermal has promoted Dominic Hyde to the role of vice president of global services.In this role, Hyde will expand his responsibilities to all global services, including the worldwide service network and the rental programme, Crēdo on Reserve and Crēdo on Demand.He previously occupied the role of vice president of ...
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Latam expands conversion programme with two more freighters
Latam Airlines Cargo will add an extra two freighter conversions to its cargo fleet expansion plan, as it looks to meet growing demand between North and South America.The Santiago-headquartered airline group announced in March that it would convert eight B767-300 aircraft into freighters, but it yesterday announced the addition of ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo capacity gradually recovering
Cathay Pacific's cargo capacity was only gradually recovering in April after the relaxation of stricter crew quarantine rules in the middle of the month.The Hong Kong-based airline in April saw its cargo capacity in cargo tonne km terms drop by 36.6% compared with February levels as a result of stricter ...
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CargoAir adds its first B737-800 freighter
CargoAir’s has taken delivery of the first of two B737-800SF converted freighters from Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) as it adds a new model to its fleet.In November, the Bulgaria-based carrier signed up for two AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions, after cancelling an agreement for two B737-800 with another company.The aircraft (MSN ...
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NewsWilson joins ASL in fleet role
ASL, Fergus WilsonASL Aviation Holdings has appointed Fergus Wilson as ASL’s group fleet and leasing director.Wilson joins from from Aer Lingus where he was chief technical officer, where he played "a significant leadership role in refocusing Aer Lingus owner, IAG Group’s, various airline maintenance activities and capabilities".ASL group chief executive ...
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NewsCelebi to launch mandatory truck slot booking in Frankfurt
Cargo handler Celebi will move to mandatory slot booking for trucks at its Frankfurt facility as it looks to meet an ongoing surge in cargo demand.From June 1, the company will adopt software firm Dakosy's Fair@Link door management system that will in this case require truckers to book a time ...
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DHL Express adjusts Southeast Asia network to meet e-commerce demand
DHL Express will offer dedicated freighter flights to Ho Chi Minh and Penang from its Hong Kong hub as it looks to meet growing e-commerce demand.The express firm said that it will serve Penang five-times-per week from its central Asia Hong Kong hub, while the new flight to Ho Chi ...
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Hong Kong Air Cargo set for European network expansion
Hong Kong Air Cargo has moved a step closer to expanding its scheduled cargo network with flights to Europe and a host of new additions in Asia.The Hong Kong Airlines subsidiary applied to the Hong Kong Air Transport Licensing Authority (ATLA) for nine new routes back in December and earlier ...
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China Airlines pilot quarantine to hit cargo flights
China Airlines has warned that around 10% of its cargo capacity will be affected as its pilots are required to quarantine for 14 days.The quarantine requirements were introduced by Taiwan earlier in the week in response to an outbreak on the island linked to the airline's pilots and a hotel ...
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NewsBlue Dart to trial pharma drone delivery in India
Express delivery firm Blue Dart will begin trials of delivering pharma and medical shipments to remote locations in India using drones.The company has established Blue Dart Med-Express Consortium to join the Medicine from the Sky project in collaboration with the Government of Telangana, World Economic Forum, government agency Niti Aayog ...
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NewsSmartLynx adds five A330s with seats removed to target cargo
SmartLynx Airlines Malta is expanding its fleet with the addition of five Airbus A330 aircraft with seats removed as it looks to capitalise on high air cargo demand.The ACMI and charter firm said that the aircraft will be added in May and June and will expand its fleet types beyond ...
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CMA CGM continues to expand air cargo network
Recently launched CMA CGM Air Cargo has continued to expand its freighter network with the addition of three new destinations.The airline, owned by Marseille-based shipping group CMA CGM, has added Dubai, Beirut and Istanbul to its existing flights covering Liège, Chicago, New York and Atlanta.The service between Liege and Dubai ...
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Kuehne+Nagel completes Apex acquisition as it looks to expand in Asia
Kuehne+Nagel (K+N) has completed the majority acquisition of Apex International as part of efforts to expand its presence in the Asian market.The deal was first announced in February but earlier today K+N announced it had now received unconditional regulatory approvals from the competent authorities.The purchase price paid at closing ...
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ST Engineering to enter freighter leasing JV
MRO provider ST Engineering and Singapore state-owned investment firm Temasek are teaming up to establish a joint venture freighter leasing company in response to rising demand for freighters.The new company will aim to build a portfolio of aircraft with a value of around $600m within five years, investing in passenger ...
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Unions squabble over contract for Canadian cargo pilots
Canada’s Unifor union has sharply criticised US-based pilot union Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA) for “interference” in pilot-contract negotiations with cargo and charter carrier Cargojet, writes Pilar Wolfsteller.The Canadian union, which represents 16,000 aviation workers in that country including pilots, air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel, calls ALPA “self-serving” ...
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DHL adds road functionality to its digital portal as usage increases
DHL has announced a series of new upgrades to its myDHLi online booking and management system as its user base grows rapidly in the first quarter of the year.The freight forwarding giant said that it would add road freight to existing ocean and air services — launched last year — ...
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NewsAir cargo carries out life-saving medical equipment flights to India
United Cargo helped facilitate a shipment of ventilators to DelhiThe air cargo industry has been transporting life saving supplies and medical equipment to India over the last few days as the country is ravaged by a second wave of Covid.Lufthansa Cargo said that on three flights this week, a total ...
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline extended
Air Cargo News has extended the deadline for companies to enter its prestigious annual awards following overwhelming demand.This means companies now have until May 14 to submit entries.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are ...
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Transpacific airfreight rates climb in April
Airfreight rates from Hong Kong to North America took off in April as a combination of capacity shortages and rising demand hit the market.Baltic Exchange Air Freight Index (BAI) figures show that in April the average price on services from Hong Kong to North America increased by 54.7% compared with ...
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Magma Aviation adds another B747 freighter
Magma Aviation is adding an extra Boeing B747 freighter aircraft to its fleet in response to growing demand.The UK-based freighter manager has partnered with Plus Logistics Solutions Limited on the B747-400F, which increases its fleet to five all-cargo aircraft.It is the second freighter that Magma has added to its fleet ...