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Etihad Cargo launches Hermes cargo management system
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo has cutover to a new freight management system to provide customers with greater communication and improved handling processes.The system was developed in partnership with Hermes Logistics Technologies to meet the Middle East carrier's specific requirements for an IT solution to address physical handling, documentation and messages ...
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ABC sees record 2014 tonnage
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) carried a record 401,000 tonnes in 2014, a 17.6 per cent increase year-on-year, with an average load factor of 72.6 per cent “well above the industry average”.Denis Ilin, executive president of the Russian all–cargo carrier, described 2014 as a “milestone” for ABC, observing that the airline has ...
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Precision awarded tenth conversion for SF Airlines
US-based Precision Aircraft Solutions has begun conversion of a Rolls-Royce-powered 757 for Chinese cargo carrier SF Airlines. The conversion marks the 10th Precision conversion to join the SF operation since 2009."We are pleased that SF continues to rely on Precision's rapid response and product maturity, performance and efficiency in support ...
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PacAvi prototype A320 ready to convert
PacAvi Group has delivered its prototype passenger to freighter (P2F) Airbus A320 to HAITEC Aircraft Maintenance in Frankfurt for conversion.Initial work has commenced on the prototype, which will be fully converted on an “aggressive schedule”.PacAvi Group chief executive Stephan Hollmann said: "We view HAITEC not only as a great partner ...
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TIACA looks to LatAm supply chains
Regulatory issues and supply chain strategies for Latin America and the Caribbean will be on the agenda at TIACA’s executive summit and annual general meeting in May.The Miami meeting - May 19-21 - will also feature interactive workshops on global airfreight issues such as advanced data submission and lithium batteries.“Understanding ...
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Helsinki for ABC
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has added Helsinki, Finland, to its international network with a twice-weekly B747 freighter.The flights, every Monday and Friday, will operate from Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport to Helsinki, returning to Moscow via Frankfurt.The Russian all-cargo carrier has also outlined its fleet upgrade plans.Denis Ilin, executive president, told Air Cargo ...
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P2F alliance targets Asia's A320/321 conversion market
PacAvi, the aircraft sales, leasing and conversion group, is partnering with Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Co (Gameco) to address the Chinese and Asian markets for Airbus A320 and A321 passenger-to-freighter conversions.PacAvi Group chief executive Stephan Hollmann said: "We view Gameco as an exciting addition to our global network of MRO ...
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Emirates SkyCargo adds Burkina Faso freighter to Africa network
Emirates SkyCargo has bolstered its African trade route network with the launch of weekly B777 freighter services to Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso, its 27th African cargo destination.“The addition of a dedicated freighter service is a major milestone in Emirates SkyCargo’s growth in Africa, creating more opportunities for importers and exporters ...
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Asia Pacific Airlines see 2014 revival in cargo demand
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) preliminary figures for 2014 show an “encouraging revival” in cargo demand after three consecutive years of decline.An upsurge in exports from manufacturing hubs in the region led to a rebound in international air cargo markets in 2014, with demand in freight tonne km (FTK) ...
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Cathay's cargo app is up and running
Cathay Pacific Airways has launched a mobile app for cargo that can track shipments and provide other freight data.“The app allows customers to track shipments through their smart phone or tablet device at any time and from anywhere. Customers can also review the e-booking status of their shipment by logging ...
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TNT's express trucking link to Istanbul
TNT has launched a daily scheduled road service to Istanbul, linking the Turkish capital city to Sofia, Bulgaria, and on to all countries in Europe via the express company’s trucking network.The Amsterdam-based parcels company says that it is currently the only express operator to run a scheduled road connection between ...
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ABC early extension for Frankfurt handling contact
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has given an early extension to its cargo handling contract with Frankfurt’s Fraport Cargo Services (FCS).The decision by the Russian cargo carrier, which began its partnership with the handler in August 2008, is “well in advance” of the date required, said FCS.FCS managing director Diana Schöneich said: ...
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Qatar Airways take 9.9% stake in IAG
Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99 per cent stake in International Airlines Group (IAG), the parent of British Airways and Spain's Iberia.The Middle East carrier's share swoop is valued at around £1.1bn ($1.7bn), and builds a closer relationship with a fellow member of the oneworld airline alliance.An IAG statement said: ...
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Fokker 50 converted freighter ready for take off
AircraftConversions has re-delivered the first converted full Fokker50Freighter to Amapola Flyg in Sweden, with the aircraft due to enter into full cargo operations next week.A second Fokker50 will now start the freighter conversion process and is scheduled for re-delivery by the second quarter of this year.Netherlands-headquartered AircraftConversions, sole manufacturer of ...
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Etihad cargo surges 17% in 2014
Etihad Airways reported a 17 per cent increase year-on-year in cargo for 2014 to 569,000 tonnes of flown freight and mail.The Middle East airline accounted for 89.6 per cent of cargo imports, exports and transfers at Abu Dhabi airport last year.The carrier stated: “Over the course of last year, Etihad ...
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Vote for your Cargo Airline of the Year
Voting is now open for Air Cargo News’ 32nd annual Cargo Airline of the Year awards. You can vote for carriers to specific regions and your favourite all-cargo airline. The 2015 categories are:Best Cargo Airline to/from: Africa, Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe & Middle East, All-Cargo Airline and the Cargo Airline of ...
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TNT tweaks its figures
Express carrier TNT said its fourth quarter results, due to be published in full on February 17, would include non-recurring tax expense items totalling €77m, which include a €67m non-cash valuation allowance on deferred tax assets.The Netherlands-headquartered company added that changes to its accounting treatment in Brazil would also result ...
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Fraport shoulders China Southern load
Fraport Cargo Services will take over the handling operations for China Southern Cargo at Frankfurt from February 25. The Chinese carrier is currently handled by LUG.The wholly-owned subsidiary of Fraport will be in charge of the five weekly freighters between the carrier’s home hub of Guangzhou and Frankfurt, as well ...
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Cathay chooses CHAMP
Cathay Pacific has selected CHAMP Cargosystems (CCS) to provide the Hong Kong-based carrier's new cargo IT platform after a six-month design phase.John Johnston, chief executive of CCS, commented: “We are delighted to partner with Cathay Pacific to further its ambitions in the air logistics market.”James Fernandez, CCS vice president for ...
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US publishes details of Bagram 747 crash
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released preliminary information from the ongoing investigation into the crash two years ago of a National Airlines Boeing 747 freighter in Afghanistan. The accident at Bagram Air Base on 29 April 2013 killed all seven crew members.Only factual information is included in ...