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Swissport expands in Liege with BAS takeover
Swissport has continued to expand its cargo business with the takeover of cargo handler Belgium Airport Services (BAS) in Liege.The ground handler has acquired 100% of BAS. The deal grows Swissport's total warehousing and handling capacity in Belgium by 40%. Between them, the two companies operate cargo centres with a ...
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NewsAir Charter Service transports Ukrainian relief cargo
An unrelated Boeing 747 loading operation. Photo: ACSAir Charter Service (ACS) has arranged its first charter flights to Poland carrying relief cargo for refugees from the Ukraine crisis on behalf of its clients and has at least six more flights planned for various organisations.The first flight, a B737 freighter, landed ...
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Russia airlines blocked from US airspace
The US Department of Transportation and its Federal Aviation Administration are issuing orders blocking Russian aircraft and airlines from entering and using domestic US airspace.The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) and regulatory orders will suspend operations of all aircraft owned, certified, operated, registered, chartered, leased, or controlled by, for, or ...
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Global GSA Group acquires three companies
Netherlands-headquartered Global GSA Group has acquired Aircargo Italia, Worldair and Star Cargo Italy.The three Italian acquisitions will help Global GSA Group expand its position in Italy and fits with its overall global expansion strategy. Other acquisitions are also expected to be announced this year, said Ismail Durmaz, chief executive of ...
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Romcargo Airlines applies to operate Europe to US flights
Romcargo Airlines has applied to operate scheduled and/or chartered flights from the European Union to the US and beyond.The Romanian all-cargo carrier, which operates a B747-400 Boeing Converted Freighter, was founded in 2021 and received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) from the Romanian Civil Aviation Authority (AACR).The application to the ...
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Air cargo hub planned for Shannon Airport
Shannon Group has plans to upgrade its cargo facilities at Shannon Airport in Ireland.The Group told Air Cargo News that its development, currently awaiting planning permission, is a “2,705 sq m distribution facility”.This facility will be located on a three-acre development site and will incorporate an additional 335 sq m ...
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NewsBrussels air cargo throughput soars in January
Photo: Brussels AirportA surge in freighter services and bellyhold cargo saw Brussels Airport overcome a drop in express shipments to handle 4% more airfreight in January compared with the same month in 2021, and 10% over January 2019.The main Belgian hub saw throughput of 60,645 tons in January, an increase ...
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NewsRiga Airport 2027 strategy seeks to ramp up cargo
Photo: Riga AirportRiga Airport has announced a new strategy that seeks to see over 48,000 tonnes of air cargo handled per year by 2027.The medium-term “Runway 2027” airport strategy provides for the development of the “RIX Airport City” concept.It envisions that the future centre of Riga Airport will include the ...
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NewsKerins scoops new global role at HAE
Peter KerinsAviation services company HAE Group has appointed Peter Kerins as vice president global GSA sales & development.The new role will see Kerins move back to Europe from the Middle East where he will take on global responsibility for the company's airline development portfolio.Kerins is currently vice president Middle East, ...
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EFW delivers Lufthansa destined A321 freighter to BBAM
Conversion firm EFW has delivered its third A321 converted freighter to lessor BBAM.EFW said the aircraft (D-AEUC) will soon make its way to Munich to enter service as Lufthansa's first A321 freighter.The aircraft will be flown by Lufthansa City Line on behalf of Lufthansa Cargo.The aircraft can transport more than ...
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NewsAir Menzies International adds Frankfurt presence
Ingo Haupt, AMI. Source: AMIAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened a new branch at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as it looks grow in Europe.From the new facility, AMI will offer services including door-to-door transport on import and export shipments; exports with consolidation and Back2Back; Click2Ship, its platform for express ...
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Lufthansa Cargo's Frankfurt operation hit by Omicron
Lufthansa Cargo's handling operation at its Frankfurt hub has been "significantly" affected by Omicron infections amongst staff.The carrier told Air Cargo News that transit shipment from the US, Canada and Europe, including Germany will be affected by a transit embargo as it looks to stabilise operations at Frankfurt."Loose freight via ...
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NewsGeodis awards WFS contract for Paris cargo facility
Geodis’ cargo facility at Paris CDG is expected to handle up to 20,000 tons of air cargo annually. Photo: WFSGlobal logistics service provider Geodis has awarded Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) a manpower contract to supply a dedicated team of cargo handling professionals for its new cargo facility at Paris Charles ...
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Newsdnata and Brussels Airport achieve CEIV certification
Ground handler dnata and Brussels Airport are celebrating the award of IATA CEIV Live Animal certification, while dnata has also achieved the equivalent standard for its pharma facility at the airport.The Brussels Airport Animal Care & Inspection Center (ACIC), which is operated by dnata, achieved the Live Animals standard less ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo to insource Spain operations
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo will insource its entire commercial operation in Spain from February 1.The company has successfully been represented by GSA, ATC Aviation Services in Spain since 2005. However, Qatar Airways Cargo’s Spanish operations are now ready to fly under the airline's own flag.“It is because our ...
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NewsAir cargo drone start-up secures investment
Impression of Urban-Air Port hangar. Copyright: Urban-Air PortThe UK urban air cargo drone market could be boosted by new investment secured by London start-up Urban-Air Port Ltd (UAP).UAP said it has secured funding from Supernal, previously the urban air mobility division of Hyundai Motor Group, that will help support its ...
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Carousel and DANX to merge following private equity investment
Time critical logistics firms Carousel and DANX will merge after being purchased by private equity firm Axcel.The merger will expand the two firms' networks by combining DANX's presence in the Nordics and Baltics with Carousel's UK, Ireland, Germany and Iberia offices. The two firms have combined annual revenues of around ...
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NewsBoryspil sees record cargo climb
Boryspil International Airport will begin constructing a new air cargo terminal this year. Photo: Boryspil International AirportBoryspil International Airport achieved cargo throughput of 45,675 tons in 2021, a record for the last four years.The Ukraine airport's 2021 cargo throughput surpassed the cargo flow of 2019 by 8.7%. However, the volume ...
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NewsOstend-Bruges sees steep cargo increase
Photo: Ostend Bruges AirportOstend-Bruges International Airport in Belgium recorded a cargo throughput increase of 17.8% in 2021.The handled volume rose by 17.8% to 62,056 tons. This is the best result since 2011, said the airport.Cargo tonnage was 52,659 in 2020, 24,757 in 2019 and 27,719 in 2018. Volume in 2017 ...
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InsightsSupply chain spotlight: 2021 UK air cargo review
2021 proved to be a vital year for the air cargo industry; ongoing sea shipping disruption saw many companies utilise airfreight as a quick and reliable way to transport goods, with airfreight prices soaring to two-and-a-half-times higher than pre-pandemic levels. Alongside soaring demand, Brexit and decarbonisation continued to remain challenges ...