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NewsBrannigan scoops deputy CEO role at Magma
Conor Brannigan. Source: Chapman Freeborn/Magma AviationUK-based freighter manager Magma Aviation has appointed Conor Brannigan as its deputy chief executive.Brannigan joins Magma after two years at Cargolux where he was director strategic alliances and market Development. Brannigan also spent almost six years at Etihad in a global cargo position and began ...
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NewsBBAM in for yet more B737-800 conversions
B737-800BCF. Source: BoeingLessor BBAM has signed up for more B737-800 freighter conversions from Boeing as it looks to capitalise on the strong express and e-commerce markets.The company today announced the order of a further 12 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters, bringing its total orders and commitments for the aircraft to 31.The ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo targets e-commerce with A321 conversions
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo is targeting the e-commerce market with the conversion of two Airbus freighters to be used on intra-European servicesThe Frankfurt-headquartered airline today announced that two of its Airbus A321 aircraft would be converted into freighters to be operated by Lufthansa CityLine.They are set to join Lufthansa's fleet ...
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InsightsLufthansa Cargo: Laying foundations for the future
Under new leadership of Dorothea von Boxberg, Lufthansa Cargo is future-proofing its business with sustainable solutions and an increased focus on digital.Dorothea von Boxberg became chief executive at Lufthansa Cargo in March and has been keeping busy ever since.During her first few months in the role, she has been focussing ...
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NewsInvestigation into B737-200 freighter crash underway
Courtesy of Flightradar24.comThe investigation into Friday's Transair freighter crash off the coast of Hawaii is underway as more details of the incident emerge.The US National Transportation Safety Board said the first team of investigators arrived at the site on Friday, with more joining on Saturday.The investigators are in the process ...
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NewsAntonov Airlines transports three fire trucks from the Middle East to Central Asia
Source: Antonov AirlinesAntonov Airlines has transported three fire trucks on a single flight from the Middle East to Central Asia.The carrier flew one of its AN-124-100M-150 aircraft from its Ukraine base to the Middle East to pick up the three Rosenbauer Panther 6x6 fire trucks.Each fire truck weighed 21 tonnes ...
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Transair B737F crashes near Hawaii coast after reported engine trouble
A Boeing 737-200 freighter aircraft has crashed off the coast of Hawaii after reportedly having experienced engine trouble.Two pilots were onboard the aircraft, which crashed soon after taking off from Honolulu earlier today (July 2).According to the US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA), both pilots were rescued by the Coast Guard.The ...
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FedEx reduces Liege hub job cuts
Fewer FedEx employees will be made redundant at its Liege hub as a result of demand increases and discussions with unions.The express giant had announced a series of job cuts in January as a result of the integration of the air network of TNT Express, which it purchased for €4.4bn ...
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Cathay Cargo to add more preighters ahead of peak season crunch
Cathay Pacific Cargo has revealed plans to remove the seats from two more of its aircraft as it predicts an industry-wide capacity shortfall for the peak season.The Hong Kong-headquartered carrier said that while its passenger network is slowly growing, it will offer around 30% of its normal capacity in the ...
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NewsInvestigation reveals various reasons for B747 freighter accident
Source: Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB)A Canadian investigation into the 2018 runway overshoot made by a Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-400 freighter has revealed a range of reasons for the accident, which destroyed the aircraft.The Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) found that unclear guidance, an unexpected tailwind and ...
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ANA adds new China-Japan freighter service
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will deploy one of its freighters on a service between Beijing Capital International Airport and Tokyo Narita in part due to demand for computer parts.The Tokyo-headquartered airline said that it would utilise a Boeing 767 freighter on the twice-weekly round-trip service that will begin on July ...
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NewsATSG accelerates plan to add A321 converted freighters
Lessor Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is set to add its first Airbus freighters in after announcing a deal to purchase two A321-200 in response to customer demand.ATSG's Cargo Aircraft Management (CAM) leasing subsidiary has committed to the aircraft with one arriving this year and a second in the first ...
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Gecas signs up for more B777 freighter conversions
Aircraft lessor Gecas has exercised options for the conversion of three further B777 aircraft in response to ongoing cargo demand.The additional orders bring Gecas' total commitment since the launch of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) 'Big Twin Programme' in 2019 to 18 firm, with a remaining 12 options.The lessor also announced ...
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Qatar Cargo continues to roll out capacity on WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has made available its capacity to more countries on online booking portal WebCargo.The airline said that from June 30 all countries in its Europe region - excluding Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Russia, Slovakia and Slovenia - would be able to use the online booking platform to book ...
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FedEx to add freighters and boost spending to meet demand
FedEx will boost spending over the coming year and add more freighter orders to meet growing e-commerce demand.Announcing its results full-year results for fiscal year ended May 31, the express giant said it expected to spend around $7.2bn in FY 2022 compared with around $5.9bn last year.Meanwhile, FedEx will exercise ...
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Silk Way West targets pharma following GDP achievement
Silk Way West Airlines has been certified to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards as it takes aim at the pharma market.The Baku-based B747 operator said that it had successfully completed an in-depth GDP audit by Global Cold Chain Consultants."Being GDP certified, Silk Way West Airlines now intends to extend its ...
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Austrian Airlines to end 'preighter' operation
Austrian Airlines has announced that it is ending its preighter operation after 15 months.The Lufthansa Group-owned airline's long-haul passenger aircraft have regularly operated as freighter-only aircraft between Asia and Europe since March last year.Two B777s (OE-LPA and OE-LPC) even had their seats removed to boost cargo capacity and acted as ...
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Qatar Airways "hungry" for more freighters
Qatar Airways is "hungry for more freighters" as it considers its options for future orders of all-cargo aircraft.Speaking at the Qatar Economic Forum hosted by Bloomberg, Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said that for the last two years, excluding FedEx and UPS, the airline had been the largest ...
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NewsCrane Worldwide adds China charter flights to combat supply chain disruption
Tim Zubradt, Crane WorldwideFreight forwarder Crane Worldwide Logistics will in July launch charter flights between China and the US to combat ongoing issues in ocean shipping and tight capacity in air cargo.The service will launch on July 2 using B747-400 freighter capacity between Shanghai and Rickenbacker International Airport, leaving on ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo capacity continues to recover
Cathay Pacific's cargo capacity increased in May as it continued to recover from the introduction of stricter crew quarantine rules in Hong Kong.Hong Kong in February introduced rules requiring crew to quarantine after an international journey, which affected cargo flights, but these were relaxed in mid-April for vaccinated crew.The airline ...