All Freighter Operator articles – Page 22
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Lufthansa Cargo opens new freighter service through Arlanda
Lufthansa Cargo A321 freighter. Image Source: SwedaviaLufthansa Cargo, the logistics arm of Germany’s flag-carrier, has introduced a new once-a-week service linking its home hub at Frankfurt Airport to the Scandinavian hub of Stockholm Arlanda Airport.The connection was launched on 4 November, with a newly acquired Airbus A321 freighter now ...
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Freighter operator Teleport adds another partner with VietJet tie up
Source: TeleportMalaysia-based cargo airline Teleport has continued to expand its airline partnerships through a new agreement with VietJet.The two airlines this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Air Cargo Southeast Asia 2023 event in Singapore.The partnership will combine Teleport's Southeast Asia network with VietJet's global operations.The move ...
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FedEx adds extra capacity between Vietnam and Europe
Source: FedExFedEx is expanding its presence between Vietnam and Europe with the addition of four weekly flights.The new Boeing 767 freighter flights will operate out of Ho Chi Minh City and connect with Europe in Paris CDG, Liege and Cologne through the express firm's Asia Pacific hub in Guangzhou.The flights ...
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Silk Way West unveils plans for new cargo village
In another signal of a changing world, Silk Way West Airlines showcased plans for a major new facility as it expands its fleet.At the Caspian Air Cargo Summit held in Baku on October 24 and 25, all-cargo carrier Silk Way West revealed plans to build its own ‘Cargo Village’ in ...
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Challenge charges ahead with fleet and route expansion
Freighter operator Challenge Group is forging ahead with the growth of its routes as well as its fleet, says chief commercial officer, Or Zak. Challenge Group is on course to operate a mix of 12 Boeing freighters by 2026, adding four 767 and four 777 converted aircraft, expanding beyond its ...
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Asiana board approves plans to sell its cargo business
The Asiana Airlines board has approved plans to sell its cargo business as part of efforts to appease European regulators concerned over the impact of its takeover by Korean Air.Earlier today, the carrier's board approved the plan to offload the cargo unit to another Korean airline after the European Commission ...
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Asiana Airlines delays decision on the sale of its cargo business
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockAsiana Airlines has delayed a decision on whether to sell its cargo unit as part of its takeover by Korean Air.The airline's board met yesterday to decide whether to go ahead with the sale as the two companies looked to obtain European Union approval for the deal.In a stock ...
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Hong Kong Air Cargo adds first Europe service with plans for more
Hong Kong Air Cargo has expanded into Europe for the first time with a new flight operating to Italy targeting e-commerce volumes.The new three-times-per-week service will operate between Hong Kong International Airport and Milan Malpensa on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with a departure time of just after midnight and arrival ...
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Ex Polar Air Cargo executive pleads guilty to fraud
Former Polar Air Cargo executive Robert Schirmer has pleaded guilty for his part in allegedly defrauding the cargo carrier out of millions of dollars.Robert Schirmer was one of 10 people charged earlier this year with defrauding the Atlas Air Worldwide/DHL subsidiary of tens of millions of dollars in revenue, said ...
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Hawaiian Airlines begins A330-300P2F service for Amazon Air
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced service of its A330-300P2F (passenger to freighter) contract business.The Honolulu-headquartered airline confirmed the service for e-commerce giant Amazon started on October 2 in its third quarter results.In July, Hawaiian Airlines received the first of 10 converted freighters that it will operate for Amazon Air.The airline plans ...
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First 767F flight for DHL Air Austria
DHL 767F. Photo: DHL GroupCargo airline DHL Air Austria has carried out the first flight of its first Boeing 767 freighter.This is a major milestone for DHL Express, which launched Vienna Airport-headquartered DHL Air Austria in November 2021.In a LinkedIn post on October 18, ">t-black">DHL Air (Austria), said: "We are ...
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Australia Post adds A330 freighter to support e-commerce demand
Australia Post A330 freighter. Photo: Australia PostAustralia Post has added a new freighter to its fleet to grow its capacity and support e-commerce demand.Operated in partnership with Qantas Freight, the newly converted Airbus A330-200P2F (passenger to freighter) aircraft will initially operate between the east coast of Australia and Perth on ...
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Cathay sees peak perks for cargo
Cathay Cargo is expecting increased cargo loads for the traditional peak air cargo season.Tim Wong, general manager cargo service delivery at Cathay Cargo said that the air cargo market is “beginning to warm up”.“There is no doubt that the air-cargo market is beginning to warm up both from a seasonal ...
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Atlas Air unveils new corporate HQ
Photo: Atlas AirAtlas Air Worldwide said its new corporate headquarters will be located in White Plains, New York, signifying the company’s ongoing commitment to operations within New York State.Atlas has leased a 60,000 sq ft space in White Plains, New York, where the company is investing $4m in tenant improvements, ...
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Forwarders warns of delays as Israel air cargo disruption continues
The ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict continues to affect airfreight and express shipments to Israel and the surrounding region, with many carriers and forwarders advising that services are subject to cancellation and delay.Many airlines have suspended direct flights to and from Israel, UK forwarder Woodland International warned on its website on 10 ...
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MSC Air Cargo joins TIACA
MSC Air Cargo has joined The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA).Jannie Davel, senior vice president air cargo at MSC Air Cargo, said in a LinkedIn post on October 19 that the move is a "significant milestone in our journey towards excellence in the air cargo industry".Davel added: "At MSC Air ...
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SF Airlines further expands its fleet
Chinese cargo airline SF Airlines has expanded its fleet to 85 freighters.A Boeing 767-300 freighter has been added to the fleet, becoming the eighth new aircraft unveiled by SF Airlines this year, according to Xinhua.The freighter is due to be used in the air-express delivery market, serving the upcoming Double ...
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Alaska Air Cargo grows 737 freighter fleet
Alaska Air Cargo has taken delivery of the first of two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft from lessor Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM).The US cargo carrier plans to use the aircraft for expanded freight service in Alaska and beyond in the coming months.The two 737-800 aircraft are from ...
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Etihad Cargo promotes Mouaniss
Source: Etihad CargoEtihad Cargo has promoted Soufyan Mouaniss to the role of director west cargo commercial.In his new role, Mouaniss will lead all commercial activity for the carrier in the west region, including Europe and the Americas.He will be based in Etihad Cargo's head office in Abu Dhabi.Soufyan joined Etihad ...
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Lufthansa Cargo equips another freighter with fuel saving tech
Source: Lufthansa Cargo/Oliver RoeslerLufthansa Cargo has coated another one of its freighters with a film that helps reduce emissions.The AeroSHARK technology reduces the aerodynamic drag on the fuselage and engine nacelles of the airline's Boeing 777 freighters, resulting in "significant fuel and emissions savings".The latest freighter returned to service on ...