All Freighter Operator articles – Page 31
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National Air Cargo achieves IATA CEIV certification
US cargo carrier National Air Cargo has received IATA's Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries Certification.The certification recognises the airline's safe handling of dangerous goods, specifically Lithium batteries during air transportation."The certification validates National Air Cargo’s adherence to the industry’s best practices and also global experience to ...
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SmartLynx targets a fleet of 13 A321Fs by year end
SmartLynx Airlines is aiming to become the largest operator of A321-200 converted freighters in Europe by the end of the year.The charter carrier and lessor currently operates six A321Fs but plans to increase its fleet to 13 by the end of the year, while adding four more units by the ...
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TT Meridian and Turkmenistan Airlines partner on UK-Vietnam air cargo route
Logistics service provider TT Meridian has announced a new cargo route between the UK and Vietnam via Turkmenistan operated by Turkmenistan Airlines.TT Meridian told Air Cargo News that the route will utilise an Airbus A330-200 freighter.The new route is expected to boost bilateral trade activities between the UK and Vietnam, ...
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NewsDSV adds Arizona flights as it looks to cut semiconductor lead times
Source: DSVDSV has added Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to its freighter network as it looks to reduce lead times for semiconductor shipments by bypassing more congested airports.The new Boeing 747 freighter flights will be part of DSV's Atlas Air-operated air charter network and the first regular air cargo charter service in ...
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NewsModern Logistics plans to upgrade freighters
737-800BCF. Photo copyright: BoeingBrazilian logistics company Modern Logistics is planning to acquire two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft to partially replace its current fleet of four older 737Fs.The company is currently undertaking talks with lessors and estimates delivery of the first two aircraft by early 2024.Modern Logistics currently operates ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo begins Costa Rica freighter service
Photo: Air Canada CargoAir Canada Cargo has started freighter flights into San José, Costa Rica using a Boeing 767-300 converted freighter.The flights to Juan Santamaría International Airport will operate twice per week, said the cargo carrier.“The start of our freighter operations into Costa Rica builds upon Air Canada’s passenger service ...
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WestJet warns of irregular cargo operations after averted strike action
WestJet has warned customers to expect irregular cargo operations after coming to a last-minute agreement with pilot unions to avert strike action.Union members of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) were today due to begin 72 hours of strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions.In preparation, WestJet began ...
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FedEx says strike plans have "no impact" on business
FedEx has stressed recent strike discussions have had "no impact on our service".On May 17, FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), voted to authorise a strike.The FedEx Express Master Executive Council (MEC) of ALPA unanimously approved a resolution setting the stage for a strike ...
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NewsCMA CGM now flies to Bombay
Photo: CMA CGMCMA CGM Air Cargo has launched a new freighter route between Paris, France and Mumbai, India, as part of its new partnership with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP).The freighter airline, which received its air carrier certificate from the French Civil Aviation Authority in June last year, said ...
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Qatar Cargo takes an agile approach to freighter operations
Qatar Cargo is responding to weaker market conditions by being increasingly agile with its freighter operations.Speaking to Air Cargo News at the recent Air Cargo Europe event, Qatar Cargo senior vice president cargo sales and network planning Liesbeth Oudkerk said that demand varied by region.However, overall cargo demand at Qatar ...
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Cargo Air orders another 737-800 conversion
Bulgaria-based Cargo Air has ordered its fifth Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI).The aircraft, (MSN 30881) is slated to commence modification in June 2023 with all conversion-related touch labor to be performed by authorised AEI conversion centre Commercial Jet in Miami.Cargo Air purchase and fleet acquisitions director ...
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NewsLATAM Cargo ups flights for Mother's Day celebrations
Source: LATAM CargoLATAM Cargo increased its North American flight frequency by 120% to meet demand for flowers as part of the annual Mother's Day celebration.The freighter operator reported a 21% year-on-year increase in demand related to the celebration as it transported 20,000 tons of flowers between April 17 and May ...
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UK cargo carrier One Air targets US flights and 777 freighter
Recently launched UK freighter operator One Air has filed an application to add flights to the US and also revealed hopes to one day operate a Boeing 777 freighter.In a filing with the US Department of Transportation, the freighter operator requested permission to operate cargo charter flights between the US ...
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NewsLuxembourg Airport back up and running after Cargolux incident
Source: ShutterstockLuxembourg Airport is back up to full capacity after a Cargolux freighter's landing gear bogie detached during an emergency landing causing a runway closure.On April 14 at around 19:00hrs the B747-400F reported a technical defect after take-off in Luxembourg and had to return to the airport where the landing ...
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Emirates SkyCargo reports heightened demand for long-term deals
Emirates SkyCargo has reported high demand for long-term contracts despite the current market uncertainties.Speaking to Air Cargo News during Air Cargo Europe, Nabil Sultan, divisional senior vice president at Emirates SkyCargo, said that companies were looking to secure long-term capacity in order to avoid capacity shortages experienced over the last ...
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Central Airlines launches Shenzhen-Jakarta air cargo route
China's Central Airlines has begun operating a new cargo route between Shenzhen and Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.The route is operated by Central Airlines six times a week, with a weekly transportation capacity in excess of 120 tonnes, said China's state press agency Xinhua.Confirmation of the aircraft used was not ...
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NewsAvianca Cargo reports uptick in Mothers' Day flower volumes
Source: Avianca CargoColombia-headquartered Avianca Cargo has reported an increase in flower volumes handled for Mothers' Day celebrations.The freighter operator said that flower volumes from Colombia and Ecuador to US reached around 19,000 tons during this year's Mothers' Day celebration.Juan Cruz Correa, Avianca Cargo vice president of sales, said: "We closed ...
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NewsEthiopian Cargo goes with cargo.one’s customer booking platform
Source: cargo.oneEthiopian Cargo and cargo.one have jointly announced that the Ethiopian national carrier’s cargo capacity will – from the late summer this year – be available for instant booking on the latter’s airfreight booking marketplace.Freight forwarders from across the world will be able to book Ethiopian Cargo capacity quickly and ...
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NewsWestJet extends deal with Jettainer
Canadian freight carrier WestJet Cargo has agreed a long-term extension to its deal with Germany-based ULD management services provider Jettainer. The partnership between the two dates back to 2015.The contract extension was announced at the air cargo Europe exhibition being held this week in Munich.Over the coming years, Jettainer will ...
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NewsEmirates enjoys record results, SkyCargo delivers ‘solid performance’
Source: EmiratesDubai, UAE-headquartered Emirates Group has reported profit and revenue records for its 2022-23 financial year (the 12 months ending 31 March 2023).This performance represented a “significant turnaround” on the previous year, the Group noted.Annual profit reached AED10.9bn ($3bn), on group revenue of AED119.8bn ($32.6bn). Revenue was up by 81% ...