All Freighter Operator articles – Page 33
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NewsAbu Dhabi International Airport welcomes first SF Express Flight
Photo: Abu Dhabi AirportsAbu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the first SF Express cargo plane to Abu Dhabi International Airport.The inaugural flight signalled the launch of operations for the Chinese global freight carrier in the region.SF Express has partnered with Etihad Cargo and Kerry Logistics in a bid to achieve more ...
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NewsLacklustre cargo markets for Asia Pacific airlines in March
A “prevailing weakness” in global trade continued to dampen demand for Asia-Pacific airfreight shipments in March.As a result, the region's carriers recorded a 10.9% year-on-year decline in international air cargo demand as measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTK).According to preliminary monthly traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific ...
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Cathay Cargo sees increase in BSA tonnages and more diverse array of customers
Cathay Cargo has seen an increase in tonnage commitments and a “more diverse array” of customers in its annual block space agreements (BSAs) while confirming its summer freighter aircraft network.Chris Bowden, Head of Cargo Global Partnerships at the Hong Kong based airfreight arm of the Cathay Pacific Group, also sees ...
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NewsRecord results for Cargolux in 2022
Cargolux Group achieved its best year on record in 2022 but warned of potential overcapacity and expected volatility in 2023’s already declining market.The Luxembourg-based operator of 30 B747 freighters saw 2022 revenues rise 14.7% versus 2021 to $5.1bn as profit after tax soared 21.9% to $1.6bn.A spokesperson for the European ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo sign cooperation MoU
Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore potential cooperation opportunities and to strengthen air cargo connections.The agreement will serve as a guide to enable both carriers to combine cargo resources and expertise.Turkish Cargo and Avianca Cargo will consider potential collaboration initiatives such ...
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NewsHongyuan partners with cargo.one to offer online capacity
Source: Cargo.oneHongyuan Group’s airfreight capacity will now be available via cargo.one’s online booking platform for freight forwarders.China’s Hongyuan Group is an important operator for air cargo services between destinations in China and across Europe and South America.The partnership with Hongyuan Group, its first Chinese carrier, is the latest step in ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo and GTA Group launch freighters
One of three B737-800BCF aircraft now in service with WestJet Cargo and the GTA GroupWestJet Cargo and aviation services provider GTA Group inaugurated services with three Boeing 737-800Boeing Converted Freighters in Toronto on April 20, 2023 and in Halifax on April 21, 2023 following their certification in March.The dedicated freighters ...
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NewsIATA WCS highlights humanitarian role of airfreight
Willie Walsh, IATA director general“When crises strike, aviation is there,” said IATA director general Willie Walsh, speaking at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Istanbul on 25 April.Reminding delegates of the critical role that aviation plays when natural disasters and other humanitarian crises occur, he went on: “Connectivity is essential ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo joins CEIV Li-Batt programme
Turkish Airlines’ Bilal Ekşi (seated centre) signs up for CEIV Li-BattTurkish Cargo has become the latest airline to join the IATA CEIV Lithium Battery (CEIV Li-Batt) certification programme, which includes training, assessment and validation of competence to carry lithium battery products safely.The airfreight brand of Turkish Airlines signed up during ...
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First B737-800F joins Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo
Aerolíneas Argentinas Cargo has received its first Boeing 737-800 Freighter at Ezeiza International Airport.The aircraft, which has a cargo capacity of 23,900 kg, will carry both Argentine and regional products, and is part of a strategic logistics alliance between the flag-carrier and Grupo Mirgor – an Argentine company that produces ...
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NewsATSG adds two converted B767-300s to its fleet
Aircraft lessor and transportation services provider Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) has taken delivery of two newly converted Boeing 767-300 Freighters.One of the aircraft is the company’s first Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) and the other was converted by Tel Aviv-based Israel Aerospace Industries. Both will be leased through ATSG’s leasing ...
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NewsTake-off for UK’s One Air cargo airline
Paul Bennett, CEO of One Air (third left) and members of the airline’s executive team: David Tattersall, Chief Technical Officer, Chris Hope, Chief Operating Officer, and Jon Hartley, Chief Financial Officer.The United Kingdom has a new British cargo airline with the launch of B747-400 freighter operator, One Air.The new airline ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo relaunches Next Generation Pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo has relaunched its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy.The relaunch includes several enhancements that streamline the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items that fall under the umbrella of Pharma.Last year, Qatar Airways Cargo transported ...
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Mammoth Freighters now aims for 2024 certification
Mammoth Freighters now expects to complete its first 777-200LR modification by year-end and to achieve an initial regulatory certification by April 2024.The company said it now holds orders to modify 35 777s from passenger to cargo configurations, including nine modified 777-200LRs due for delivery to DHL under a newly disclosed ...
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NewsSichuan Airlines launches flights between Chengdu and Budapest
Sichuan Airlines Airbus A330P2F. Photo: Budapest AirportChinese carrier Sichuan Airlines has launched cargo flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in China and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in Hungary.The airline will operate three flights a week using an Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft.In addition to general import-export cargo, the flights ...
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Cathay Pacific free of pandemic shackles but still faces demand challenge
Cathay Pacific cargo volumes grew in March compared to a year earlier, thanks to increased capacity.Cargo tonnage in March was up 25.3% compared with March 2022.This increase was attributed to the easing of pandemic aircrew quarantine measures which had "significantly reduced" cargo capacity.The airline has also benefited from increased belly ...
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NewsAir Canada Cargo starts freighter operations to Basel
Air Canada Cargo's first freighter flight to Basel. Photo: Air Canada CargoAir Canada Cargo has begun freighter operations to Basel, Switzerland to tap into the area's pharmaceutical business.The previously announced freighter route to Basel will be served by twice-weekly flights using Air Canada Cargo’s Boeing 767 freighters.The flights will originate ...
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NewsWestJet eyes Latin America as freighter services set for takeoff
In two days' time (April 22) Canadian carrier WestJet will launch its first-ever freighter service following the certification of its 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) in March.The operation will initially start with three 737-800BCFs flying between Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Miami.However, WestJet executive vice president for cargo, ...
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NewsDHL Express orders 9 B777-200LR converted freighters
B777-200LR. Photo: DHLDHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth Freighters-converted Boeing 777-200LR freighters from lessor Jetran.The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027.The 777-200LRs will replace DHL's older Boeing 747 freighters as part of the sustainability-focused plan to modernise DHL ...
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Icelandair Cargo takes delivery of second Boeing 767 converted freighter
Icelandair Cargo has taken delivery of its second Boeing 767-300 converted freighter and carried out the aircraft's first flight to Liege Airport.The aircraft (TF-ISP) is named 'Heimaey' and joins the carrier's first 767-300 converted freighter, received in December."Our second Boeing 767 freighter, TF-ISP (Heimaey), came home to Iceland yesterday in ...