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BBN plans to set up Indonesian cargo airline
Holding company BBN Cargo Airlines is planning on adding a new airline based in Indonesia as it looks to capitalise on growth in the region.BBN Cargo Airlines, which operates Iceland-based cargo airline Bluebird Nordic, said BBN Airlines Indonesia would be based out of Jakarta.BBN Airlines Indonesia is in the process ...
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Ethiopian to lease B767 freighters from Titan
Ethiopian Airlines has signed up to lease three Boeing 767-300ER converted freighters from Titan Aviation.The African carrier will take delivery of the first of these aircraft later this month, with the second delivery planned for later this year, and the third aircraft planned for 2023.Ethiopian Airlines Group chief executive Mesfin ...
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NewsVietravel Airlines and Asean Cargo Gateway partner on new cargo airline in Vietnam
Representative of the Board of Directors of Vietravel Airlines and Asean Cargo Gateway. Photo: Vietravel AirlinesVietnam’s Vietravel Airlines aims to launch a new cargo airline in cooperation with logistics service Asean Cargo Gateway (ACG).With stakes of 51% and 49% in VUAir Cargo respectively, Vietravel Airlines and ACG anticipate the first ...
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NewsReliable Robotics and Astral team up on autonomous flying
Reliable Robotics uncrewed Cessna 172. Source: Reliable RoboticsAutonomous aircraft firm Reliable Robotics and Kenya-based airline Astral Aviation have launched a new partnership they hope will increase the use of drones in sub-Saharan Africa.The two companies said that through the partnership they will work together to develop operational, regulatory, and business ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo aims to reduce plastic wrap waste
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is hoping to reduce the amount of plastic it uses by adopting a new film to wrap cargo.The airline said that starting in mid-September, it will become the first cargo airline to use a new type of film that consists of 10% recycled plastic and is ...
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SF Airlines continues freighter fleet expansion
Express carrier SF Airlines has continued its fleet expansion with the addition of freighter number 75.The carrier this week took delivery of a B767-300 freighter ahead of the air cargo peak season, said Chinese press agency Xinhau.The airline has added seven freighters to its fleet so far this year, following ...
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Lufthansa pilot strike averted after agreement reached
A second strike by Lufthansa pilots was averted at the last minute when the airline and union came to an agreement over future pilot pay.The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union on Monday announced a second strike would start today and run for 24 hours for passenger pilots and 48 hours for ...
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Another freighter for LATAM Cargo
LATAM Cargo has announced the arrival of another freighter aircraft as it continues its fleet expansion.The carrier said that it had taken delivery of its fifth B767-300 freighter this year, which brings its all-cargo fleet to a total of 16 B767Fs.The freighter is the last the airline is due to ...
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Solent Air adds Colombia call to US freighter service
Airfreight wholesaler Solent Air has added a new stop to its B747 freighter service between South America and the US.The airfreight firm first launched the service in late July utilising a SkyLease B747-400F flown by charter carrier Trans-Caribbean between Quito and Miami twice per week.Solent Freight Services chief executive Simon ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo offers free capacity for Pakistan flooding aid efforts
Source: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo is offering cargo capacity free of charge on flights between Dubai and Pakistan to transport relief aid following the devastating floods in the country.The carrier said that from today cargo capacity on all Emirates’ passenger flights to Pakistan will be available to organisations based at the ...
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NewsJD Logistics' new cargo airline takes aim at international operations
Source: JD LogisticsJD Airlines has received an air carrier certificate from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) and hopes to expand internationally over the coming years.The JD Logistics-affliated airline's principal base will be Nantong Xingdong International Airport.It will first develop its domestic air cargo around China’s three major economic ...
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Lufthansa Cargo pilots set to join tomorrow's strike action
Pilots at Lufthansa and Lufthansa Cargo will take part in a 24-hour strike starting tomorrow as negotiations between unions and the airline over a new pay deal "failed".The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union said that the strike would start on September 2 at 00:01hrs and end at 23:59hrs.A Lufthansa Cargo spokesperson ...
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Cathay Pacific prepares for muted cargo peak season
Cathay Pacific has added cargo capacity and has been in close dialogue with suppliers as it prepares for what is expected to be a muted peak season.The Hong Kong-based airline said it has been adding extra passenger flights, cargo-only capacity and has ramped up freighter operations ahead of the peak.General ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo adds second Airbus A321F freighter
A321P2F. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo will add a second Airbus A321F freighter from October as part of plans to grow its intra-European network and serve the express and e-commerce markets.The carrier launched its short- and medium-haul European freighter network with an A321F in March.The second A321F, which Air Cargo News ...
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NewsUPS orders eight more Boeing freighters
UPS 767F. Photo: BoeingUPS is continuing the expansion and modernisation of its freighter fleet with an order for more B767 freighters.The express giant and Boeing yesterday announced an order for eight more Boeing B767F freighters that are due to be delivered from 2025.The order increases UPS's B767F fleet to 108 ...
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NewsGOL's first freighter begins serving e-commerce company
Photo: GOLLOGBrazilian airline GOL's first cargo aircraft has taken off in Confins, Brazil for operations throughout the country on behalf of Latin-American e-commerce company Mercado Livre.The Boeing 737-800BCF is the first of several that will be operated by GOLLOG, GOL's logistics unit, for dedicated Mercado Livre operations in Brazil, according ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines completes 'challenging' tail shaft flight
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines and charter broker Elite Aviation recently transported a tail shaft packed in a cradle between the UAE and Denmark utilising one of the carrier's AN-124-100 aircraft.The cargo weighed 82 tonnes and its flight from Sharjah to Billund was "one of the most challenging" transportation projects of ...
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Bluebird Nordic grows cargo operations with another 737 freighter
Icelandic ACMI leasing and airfreight company Bluebird Nordic has taken delivery of a B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) as it looks to grow its cargo operations.Sister company AviaAM Leasing delivered the 737-800BCF to Bluebird. This is the third delivery of the aircraft type, following the second delivery in February.Both companies ...
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Vietnam's IPP Air Cargo eyes fleet of 14 freighters as it edges closer to launch
Soon-to-be-launched IPP Air Cargo is edging closer to its first flight as work nears completion on the conversion of its first freighter aircraft.In an update, the airline's operations, leasing and procurement advisor Brian Thomas Hogan said that work on its first B737-800 conversion was nearing completion at MRO Gameco.He added ...
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NewsCastle Aviation grows Saab 340B freighter fleet
Photo: Castle AviationCastle Aviation will soon begin operating a newly converted Saab 340B(F) freighter on behalf of Canada-based shipping and logistics company Purolator.Miami-based lessor Jetstream Aviation Capital delivered the freighter to Ohio, US-headquartered Castle Aviation on August 19.Castle said the aircraft, with serial number 340B-336, is the sixth Saab 340B ...