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Steady TAC index hides turbulence beneath
Global airfreight rates are little changed according to the TAC Index price reporting agency, but there is movement on individual lanes.The overall Baltic Air Freight Index (BAI00) was down by just -0.1% in the week to August 19 – maintaining the solid pattern of recent weeks. The year-on-year gain now ...
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NewsIAG Cargo opens operations control centre at Heathrow
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo has opened a new control centre at Heathrow Airport that is equipped with real-time cargo monitoring technology designed to manage over 2,000 freight movements per day.The new London Operations Control Centre is expected to improve on the day decision making with real-time data and workload forecasting ...
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MNG Airlines adds A330-300P2F
CDB Aviation has delivered one Airbus A330-300 Passenger to Freighter (P2F) aircraft to Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines to help it meet its fleet modernisation and network growth targets.The A330P2F offers more cargo volume and lower cost-per-ton than other available freighter aircraft types with a similar range, said CDB Aviation.“We ...
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NewsAir Incheon signs up to Boeing's Flight Ops programme
Jongjin Lee (left) and Andrew Goodsall. Photo: Air IncheonSouth Korean all-cargo carrier Air Incheon has become one of the first airlines in the country to sign up to Boeing’s Flight Operations Representative (FOR) programme.The aircraft manufacturer will provide dedicated flight operations representatives who will work closely with Air Incheon’s own ...
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NewsAeroprime takes on Thai Airways in India
Aeroprime Group executive director Abhishek Goyal. Photo: Aeroprime GroupAeroprime Group has been appointed exclusive cargo general sales and service agent (GSSA) in Delhi, India for Thai Airways, from September 1.Thailand’s national carrier operates a fleet of 77 aircraft, including Airbus A320, A350, A330 and Boeing 787, 777 to destinations in ...
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NewsFedEx offers smarter solutions for sensitive shipments
Photo: FedExFederal Express has launched an “intelligent solution for monitoring and intervention” that offers customers enhanced control and visibility.FedEx Surround uses advanced sensor technology including SenseAware ID with near real-time data analytics to provide continuous monitoring and proactive interventions.The system is based on a lightweight, compact sensor that transmits the ...
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Rhode Island wins federal funds for cargo scheme
Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has been awarded $9.2m in federal funding for the next phase of a new cargo facility and aircraft parking apron at TF Green International Airport, about five miles south of the state capital, Providence.The grant will be administered through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement ...
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NewsQatar Airways buys 25% stake in African carrier Airlink
Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in South African regional carrier, Airlink as it strives to further develop its operations across the African continent.The investment in Johannesburg, Gauteng-headquartered Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will enhance a code-sharing ...
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Saudi in talks to set up all-cargo carrier
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is in exploratory talks with aircraft manufacturers Boeing and Airbus for a new cargo airline, according to media reports.The country’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in discussions with the manufacturers and lessors to acquire Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 freighters, said Bloomberg.According to the ...
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WestJet Cargo halves freighter operations
Canadian carrier WestJet Cargo has parked two of its four leased 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) in response to tough market conditions, despite launching last year with ambitious plans for expansion.In a statement to Air Cargo News, WestJet said that it had decided to limit operations to just two 737-800BCFs ...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines signs contract for "Mega Airport City"
Mesfin Tasew (left) and Tariq Al-Qanni. Photo: Ethiopian AirlinesEthiopian Airlines Group has signed a contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants to build a 'Mega Airport City' at Abusera in Bishoftu City that will include over 100,000sq m of cargo and support facilities.The site, 40 km from the existing Addis Ababa ...
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NewsPuerto Rico healthcare exports take off
Manuel Cidre Manuel Cidre, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and Commerce The Puerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Community is reporting steady growth of life sciences exports and has attracted new cargo capacity, according to figures provided by air cargo consulting, data and software specialist, ...
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Freightos acquires Shipsta
Online booking and rate firm Freightos has acquired multimodal tender procurement platform Shipsta to expand its spot pricing, quoting, and booking capabilities.Headquartered in Luxembourg, Shipsta supports companies' freight procurement by streamlining tender management and procurement processes across air, ocean, road, and rail, enabling companies to solicit tenders from freight forwarders ...
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MRO Japan plans Airbus freighter conversions
Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) company MRO Japan plans to start Airbus passenger to freighter (P2F) conversions in fiscal 2025.The company has obtained European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification that enables it to undertake conversion work on Airbus passenger aircraft, according to Nikkei Asia. Air Cargo News has contacted ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo grows 777F fleet to 18 aircraft
18th Lufthansa Cargo 777 freighter. Photo Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has added another new Boeing 777 freighter as it continues to modernise its cargo fleet and expand capacity.The German airline took delivery of its 18th B777 freighter at Frankfurt Airport (FRA), it's main hub, on August 17. The long-haul freighter was ...
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My Freighter starts interline partnership with American Airlines
Uzbekistan-based My Freighter and American Airlines have begun an interline partnership that will allow both carriers access to each other’s cargo network via North America, the EU and Central Asia.Implemented on August 1, the interline agreement provides My Freighter with access to 11 different destinations, including New York (JFK), Philadelphia ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo volumes up 9.6% in July
Cargo volumes at Cathay Pacific have continued to buck the traditional summer slowdown trend for air cargo, with the airline recording a 9.6% year-on-year rise in July.The airline carried 126,797 tonnes of cargo in July, aided by demand for Cathy Expert services, perishables and e-commerce. Cathay Pacific's cargo tonnes were ...
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MASkargo invests in Unisys' logistics optimisation technology
Malaysian cargo airline MASkargo, officially MAB Kargo (Malaysia Airlines Berhad Cargo), will use Unisys' logistics optimisation technology to improve its operational efficiency, capacity utilisation and service delivery.Unisys said its logistics optimisation technology is designed to "turn complex data into strategic insights by leveraging diverse computing methods and pre-trained AI models ...
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NewsSmartLynx appoints fleet director
Photo: SmartLynxACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance), cargo, and charter operator SmartLynx Airlines has appointed Harris Manolopoulos as its new director of fleet.He will lead the fleet management department and be responsible for all aspects of SmartLynx's passenger and cargo fleet.In his role, Manolopoulos will focus on optimal fleet utilisation and ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo receives IATA Smart Facility certificate
Photo: Turkish CargoTurkish Cargo has received IATA's Smart Facility Operational Capacity Certification for its SMARTIST facility at Istanbul Airport.This certification confirms that Turkish Cargo’s operational procedures comply with IATA regulations (IATA Cargo Handling Manual, Dangerous Goods Regulations, ULD Regulations, Temperature Control Regulations, Live Animals Regulations and Perishable Cargo Regulations).The certification ...