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Mixed cargo revenue performance for US carriers in Q2
US carriers reported rising cargo volumes in the second quarter of the year but there was a mixed performance on the revenue front.In terms of volumes, American Airlines led the way as its cargo tonne miles (CTM) for the period increased by 20.6% year on year to 515m.However, the increase ...
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NewsPenseel heads back to airline role with Delta move
Peter Penseel. Source Delta Air LinesPeter Penseel will move back to the airline industry after being appointed as senior vice president and president of Delta Cargo.He starts the new role on June 1 and will be responsible for "driving revenue and profitable growth, delivering industry-leading customer service, and ensuring operational ...
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US carriers see cargo revenues slide in 2023
The big three US airlines saw their cargo revenues decline last year as rates and volumes came under pressure.United Airlines - the largest of the three in terms of cargo volumes - registered a 31.1% year-on-year decline in cargo revenues in 2023 to $1.5bn.At American Airlines there was a 34.1% ...
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NewsVirgin Atlantic Cargo revenues soar in 2021
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic Cargo saw its revenues more than double to record levels in 2021 as it ramped up cargo flying and airfreight rates hit new highs.The UK-headquartered airline saw its revenues increase by 40% year on year to £448m, while it was up by 200% compared with ...
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Delta Cargo adds SAF programme
Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as airlines continue their drive to reduce emissions.The new SAF programme, which is part of the wider airline group's 'Path to Net Zero' initiative, is certified and audited by greenhouse gas accounting firm Ruby Canyon ...
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Delta Cargo adds Releye container as pharma demand rises
Delta Cargo has approved the use of Envirotainer's Releye RLP container on its aircraft as it looks to meet rising pharma demand.The approval means the US airline can now transport the Releye temperature-controlled ULD, which was launched last year, across its network.Jannie Davel, managing director cargo commercial at Delta Cargo, ...
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Delta Cargo revenues exceed pre-Covid levels as it looks to expand fleet
In its Q2 2021 financial results, Delta Air Lines reported cargo revenues exceeding pre-Covid (2019) levels.From March to June this year, the carrier's cargo division, Delta Cargo, posted revenues of $251m — a 35% increase on cargo revenues in 2019.Year to date, the carrier achieved a 23% increase in cargo ...
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Delta's Vaccine Watch Tower springs into action
Delta Air Line's Vaccine Watch Tower was called into action recently when mechanical issues delayed a flight.The carrier said that it recently had two Covid-19 vaccine shipments connecting through Atlanta to the west coast.Due to mechanical delays on the inbound flights to Atlanta, both shipments would miss their connections without ...
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NewsDelta makes changes to cargo leadership team
Vishal Bhatnagar (left) and Jannie Davel (right)Delta Air Lines has made changes to its commercial and operations leadership within its cargo division.Effective immediately, the carrier has appointed Jannie Davel into the role of managing director, commercial, and has also promoted Vishal Bhatnagar to managing director, global cargo operations.Davel has more ...
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NewsDelta the latest US carrier to handle Covid-19 vaccine
Delta Cargo has transported Covid-19 vaccines from Detroit to Atlanta and San Fransisco following successful shipments of test vaccines earlier this year.The carrier said that vaccines are being shipped with the highest priority on Delta aircraft, with the entire journey monitored by Delta’s "Vaccine Watch Tower" that provides tracking of ...
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Delta highlights readiness to transport Covid vaccines
Delta Cargo has highlighted its readiness and capability to transport Covid-19 vaccines.The carrier has large warehousing and cooler facilities in Atlanta, Detroit, Los Angeles, New York-JFK and Seattle, as well as a network of 49 certified pharma hubs at airports around the globe.Delta also has a global distribution function in ...
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NewsDelta appoints VP cargo
Rob Walpole, VP Delta Cargo. Source Delta CargoDelta has appointed a new vice president of cargo as it moves its airfreight business to sit on its commercial business portfolio.Shawn Cole, who was formerly vice president of cargo, has been appointed into the newly-created role of vice president of global sales.Delta ...
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NewsDelta adds scheduled cargo-only flights between US, Europe and India
Photo: Delta CargoDelta Cargo has increased its cargo capacity between the US, Europe and India ito meet peak season demand.This week the carrier launched daily scheduled cargo-only flights between New York-JFK and Madrid, using bellyhold capacity on its Boeing 767-400 aircraft.The carrier also launched a cargo-only service between New York-JFK ...
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NewsDelta Cargo approves DoKaSch cooler for vaccine transportation
Delta Cargo has approved the use of the DoKaSch Opticooler RAP container as part of its cold chain pharma service.The approval comes as the air cargo industry prepares for the widespread transportation and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines.Key features of the DoKaSch Opticooler RAP container include: temperature ranges of 2-8°C and ...
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NewsDelta Cargo celebrates 50-year anniversary of its DASH service
Delta Cargo is celebrating the 50th anniversary of DASH, its same-day express shipping service for small packages sent within the US.Andy Kirschner, Delta’s director of cargo sales Americas, commented: “Delta was one of first airlines to offer a same-day express shipping option in the US and today it is one ...
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Delta Cargo facilitates airfreight bookings with API interface
Delta Cargo has launched its new, free application progamme interface (API) that enables its cargo customers to connect their own operating platforms to book and track shipments.With the Delta Cargo API, customers can view available capacity and rates, create and manage bookings 24/7, and receive real-time updates on active shipments ...
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NewsDelta Cargo joins Sustainable Air Freight Alliance
Delta Cargo has joined the Sustainable Air Freight Alliance (SAFA) — a collaboration between shippers, freight forwarders and airlines to track and reduce emissions - as part of its initiative towards improving its environmental footprint.The move follows Delta's pledge, made earlier this year, to become the world’s first carbon neutral ...
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NewsDelta announces changes to regional management team
Delta Cargo has appointed Gonzalo Hernandez (pictured) into the role of general manager cargo sales, Asia Pacific, effective immediately.Hernandez succeeds Eric Anderson, who has returned to Atlanta, US, to become director of cargo strategy, alliances and technology.Hernandez will be based in Seoul, South Korea, and will oversee Delta's cargo sales ...
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NewsLIVE UPDATES: Air cargo continues fight against Covid-19
A live roundup of air cargo companies' efforts to meet the challenges presented to supply chains by the Covid-19 outbreak.————— May 18, 16:11pm BST —————————————–Düsseldorf Airport has been handling medical equipment and other traffic-related to the coronavirus outbreak.Gerton Hulsman, managing director of cargo operations, said: “We have had a variety ...
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Cargo demand pushes Delta to reignite Europe passenger services
Delta Air Lines said that demand for its cargo services has driven it to bring back passenger services from the US to Germany and the UK.From May 21, three times per week, Delta will operate flights to Frankfurt and London from Atlanta and Detroit. The flights will transport cargo in ...