All Freighter Operator articles – Page 27
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NewsNauru Airlines unveils ‘first-of-kind’ Boeing 737-800F
Nauru Airlines 737-800. Photo: Nauru AirlinesNauru Airlines has unveiled a new Boeing 737-800F freighter aircraft that is the "first of its kind in Australia".The aircraft, located in the Brisbane Airport hangar, can transport over 23.9 tonnes of cargo, said a Nauru Airlines press release.The president of the Republic of Nauru, ...
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NewsWestern Global files for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Source: Carlos Yudica/ShutterstockTroubled US freighter operator Western Global Airlines (WGA) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as part of efforts to stabilise operations.Following on from reports last week that the airline had reached a bankruptcy financing deal, WGA today confirmed that it had filed for the protection whilst also ...
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LATAM Cargo revenues take a hit as southbound demand softens
Chile-headquartered LATAM Airlines Group cargo revenues took a hit in the three months ended June 30, against a backdrop of softening demand.Cargo revenues decreased by 23.2% year on year in the second quarter to reach $355m. This was as capacity grew, and southbound demand to South America declined.Nonetheless, the carrier ...
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NewsPolar Air Cargo renews Network Cargo contract in Canada
A Polar Air Cargo Boeing 747-400 Freighter. Photo: Network Aviation GroupNew York-based all-cargo carrier Polar Air Cargo has renewed its GSA contract with Network Cargo across Canada for a further three years, as of July 1.Network Cargo is the GSSA branch of the Network Aviation Group in North America. The ...
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Western Global Airlines reaches bankruptcy financing deal
Florida-headquartered Western Global Airlines (WGA) has reached a bankruptcy financing deal that will enable the cargo carrier to continue operating while it addresses its financial position.According to a Bloomberg report published on July 31, the carrier has lined up US$77.3m of bankruptcy financing at a rate of 9% over the ...
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YTO Express adds Guangzhou–India links
Shanghai-headquartered express delivery company YTO Express is to launch three weekly Boeing 767-300 freighter flights linking Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport with Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi in India.According to a report by Chinese news agency Xinhua, each round trip will carry cargo including electronic products, automotive parts, textiles and machinery.The flights ...
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CMA CGM Air Cargo faces crosswinds
CMA CGM Air Cargo looked to be facing challenges as its parent shipping group released its second quarter results.French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM did not provide specific financial figures for its cargo airline, but stated that second quarter revenue "from other activities, which include port terminals and CMA ...
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Hawaiian Airlines receives first of 10 freighters for Amazon operations
Hawaiian Airlines has received the first of 10 freighters that it will operate for e-commerce giant Amazon.In a second quarter earnings conference call, the airline's president and chief executive Peter Ingram said the A330-300 converted aircraft is situated at its headquarters in Honolulu and is due to start operating in ...
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Amerijet utilises tech to optimise cargo volumes
Freighter operator Amerijet International has selected Quantum-South to provide aircraft load optimisation technology to ensure aircraft are fully utilised.Quantum-South's solution helps to optimize container placement to maximise transported weight, volume, priority mix, or revenue mix, with a focus on Center of Gravity (CoG) optimisation.Another module selects shipments for each flight ...
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IATA hits out at proposed Brussels night flight ban
Airline association IATA has labelled plans to introduce a night flight ban at Brussels Airport as premature.In mid-July, Belgian mobility minister Georges Gilkinet proposed a ban on night flights at the airport between 11pm and 6am from October 2024.IATA said the curfew would predominantly hit cargo flights, which would in ...
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AEI expands 737 conversion capacity despite slowdown
Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co (GCAM) has become the sixth Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) authorised conversion centre.The HNA Aviation Technic Co-owned conversion company will convert at least three AEI Boeing 737-800SFs on behalf of Hainan Airlines at its Hainan facility.AEI said it was expanding capacity to meet an anticipated rise ...
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NewsFirst flight for new UK freighter carrier with second aircraft on the way
Source: One AirUK-based freighter operator One Air is preparing for the arrival of its second Boeing 747 freighter shortly after carrying out its inaugural flight.The inaugural commercial flight carrying 100 tonnes landed at Heathrow last night and was a full charter for client Shandong Glory between the UK and Jinan-Shandong.The ...
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NewsCompass Airlines Cargo adds first widebody freighter
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERABulgarian airline Compass Airlines Cargo has entered the widebody cargo market with the delivery of a Boeing 747-400 freighter.The aircraft (LZ-CJA) joins the airline's existing fleet of four Boeing 737-800 converted freighters.The aircraft arrived at Sofia Airport on July 19 to a traditional water cannon salute and will ...
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Blow to FedEx as pilots vote down latest pay offer
FedEx pilots have voted against the latest contract offer from bosses at the express giant.The pilots yesterday rejected a tentative agreement with the company by a vote of 57% to 43%.The agreement includes a 30% pay increase and a 30% increase to the pilots’ legacy pension.In June, the deal was ...
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NewsSaudia looks to expand in Europe with Jan de Rijk deal
Source: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has selected trucking firm Jan de Rijk to provide Road Feeder Services (RFS) in Europe as it looks to expand its presence on the continent.The airline said the deal with Jan de Rijk marks a "significant milestone in its growth strategy" by enabling it to tap ...
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Modern Logistics delves into 737-800 freighters
Brazilian integrated logistics firm Modern Logistics is moving forward with plans to add two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) to its fleet.The São Paulo-based airline said it is finalising an agreement with lessor Babcock & Brown Aircraft Management (BBAM) to lease a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), the first of ...
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NewsTitan takes on another A321P2F
Titan Airways' fourth A321P2F. Photo: Titan AirwaysUK-headquartered Titan Airways has taken delivery of its fourth A321 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft.The aircraft, registered G-POWW, was converted by German firm Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) in Singapore and will be joining Titan's fleet at its London Stansted Airport base."The aircraft will go ...
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First flight for sixth Airbus BelugaXL
Airbus' sixth BelugaXL aircraft carried out its first flight today to conclude the airframer's project to replace its older Beluga fleet for oversized cargo.Airbus said in a LinkedIn update today: "Big week for our BelugaXL. As our 6th and final gentle giant takes to the skies for the first time ...
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Older freighters starting to leave the market
Older freighters are being taken out of the transpacific market as they become increasingly uneconomical due to lower rates, according to Flexport.Speaking during a webinar, Flexport president ocean and air Sanne Manders said that the current market was characterised by low demand but added that carriers are starting to "rightsize" ...
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Texel Air Australasia's fleet set to grow
ACMI/charter cargo airline Texel Air Australasia is set to receive another converted freighter.Bahrain-headquartered Chisholm Enterprises said its subsidiary Texel Air Australasia will add a Boeing 737-800 passenger to freighter (P2F) aircraft to its fleet after conversion by GAMECO.Chisholm said in a LinkedIn post on July 20 that its "latest acquisition ...