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NewsLast BelugaXL enters service
BelugaXL. Photo: AirbusThe last of six Airbus BelugaXLs has now entered service with Airbus Transport International (ATI) after serving as the programme’s test aircraft since 2018.Through operations with Airbus subsidiary ATI, which has been Airbus' internal airline since 1996, these aircraft carry sub-assemblies and components between Airbus’ European manufacturing sites.Based ...
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Days left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards!
There are now just days left to enter the Air Cargo News Awards, so don't miss out on the chance to be recognised as an industry innovator!Companies have until June 17 at 5pm (BST) to submit their entries.The awards are now in their 40th year and recognise the achievements of ...
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NewsCargojet scoops China-Canada e-commerce freighter deal
Source: BeAvPhoto/Shutterstock.comLogistics firm Great Vision HK Express has contracted Cargojet to provide a scheduled charter service between China and Canada to carry e-commerce volumes.The three-year agreement will see Cargojet operate Boeing 767-300 freighters between Hangzhou and Vancouver a minimum of three times per week.The service started on May 22 and ...
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NewsModern Logistics targets Latin American and US air cargo markets
Modern Logistics is planning to execute a two-stage strategy to enter the Latin American and US air cargo markets. The initial phase will expand Modern’s service to Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay. This will take place in the third quarter of this year, according to the company’s chief executive ...
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NewsAmerijet reports positive momentum after restructuring
US freighter operator Amerijet is looking to the future after a difficult 12 months that have seen the airline restructure its business and fleet.Speaking to Air Cargo News, chief executive Joe Mozzali said that the airline’s troubles stemmed from there being too much capacity in a slowing air cargo market ...
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ANA postpones Nippon takeover for the 4th time
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has delayed its planned takeover of fellow Japanese carrier Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) for a fourth time.At last confirmation, the deal was due to be completed on July 1, but this has now been pushed back to March 31 next year.The delay is because of the ...
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Air Canada Cargo signs up for Rotate's Sales Cockpit
Air Canada Cargo will use Rotate's Sales Cockpit technology with the goal of increasing sales and monitoring performance of its operations.The Sales Cockpit is web-based software that continually scans an airline’s data to automatically identify sales opportunities with customers.Integrating this software with existing systems allows Air Canada Cargo to automatically ...
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My Freighter and Air Europa expand cargo networks with new tie-up
My Freighter and Air Europa have announced an interline agreement that will allow the former to add flights to the Americas and the latter to expand into Asia.The agreement will give Tashkent-hubbed My Freighter access to eight new destinations: Panama City, Cancun, Dominican Republic, Punta Cana, Columbia, Miami, New York ...
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NewsMASkargo and Qatar Cargo share networks and capacity
Photo: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Cargo and MASkargo will share their networks and fleet capacity to increase cargo services to customers as part of a new partnership.MASkargo customers will have access to the global Qatar Airways Cargo network, while Qatar Airways Cargo customers will have further access to the growing Asia ...
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NewsK+N invests in new Dubai e-commerce facility
Source: Kuehne+NagelKuehne+Nagel (K+N) has started work on a new e-commerce centre located close to Dubai World Central (DXB) Airport.The new facility will provide fulfilment and distribution services and is located in dedicated e-commerce area EZDubai, which offers exemption from customs clearance procedures within bonded logistics corridors.It will offer 23,000 sq ...
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Malaysia and China boost air cargo connectivity
Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China Henan Aviation Group Co., Ltd (CHAGC) aimed at boosting air cargo connectivity and logistics between Malaysia and China.This strategic partnership is anticipated to enhance the efficiency and reach of both airport operator groups by establishing new air ...
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NewsCool Chain Association grows expertise
Vijan Chetty, general manager, Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB). Photo: Cool Chain AssociationThe Cool Chain Association (CCA) has appointed Vijan Chetty, general manager, Perishable Products Export Control Board (PPECB) as its new treasurer, and two new board members as it commits to new projects.Natalie Niers, chief operating officer, Validaide, ...
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Budapest Airport gets new owners
Hungary's Budapest Airport, which has been investing heavily in cargo infrastructure over recent years, has a new owner.Yesterday, AviAlliance and the co-shareholders of Budapest Airport agreed to sell the airport to a consortium consisting of the Hungarian state-owned Corvinus and French co-investor Vinci Airports.The value of the transaction is €3.1bn ...
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Thai Airways joins WebCargo platform
Thai Airways will place its cargo capacity on the WebCargo by Freightos platform to offer forwarders access to real-time booking, pricing and payment services.Over the next few months, the national carrier of Thailand will integrate its cargo capacities into WebCargo's platform, said FreightosIn its initial phase, this collaboration will open ...
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Embraer E190 P2F is FAA installation conformity certified
Work on Embraer's passenger to freighter E190F aircraft is advancing with the successful completion of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) installation conformity.According to a LinkedIn post by US aerospace company US Cargo Systems, the company worked with Embraer to carry out the certification process in May."This pivotal achievement propels both Embraer ...
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Mesa avoids de-listing from Nasdaq
US regional airline company Mesa Air Group has regained compliance with the Nasdaq stock market’s listing rules, which require companies to sustain stock prices above $1.The Phoenix-based parent of regional carrier Mesa Airlines disclosed on June 5 that it had received a notification from the Listing Qualifications Department of the ...
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NewsAir Charter Service adds European regional director
Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Andrew Summers to the new role of regional director of the broker's mainland European offices.Summers has been with ACS for 18 years, starting in London before transferring to the Dubai office in 2014 to head up the firm's Middle East and ...
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IAG Cargo expands Constant Climate network in Europe
IAG Cargo's facility at Strasbourg Airport in France has been approved to transport time and temperature-sensitive healthcare products, expanding the company's "Constant Climate" global network.Strasbourg is IAG Cargo’s 29th Constant Climate station in Europe. This latest certification means IAG Cargo now has over 100 approved stations across six continents to ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn makes music and entertainment appointments
Chloe Phelps (L) and Paul Kindred (R). Source: Chapman FreebornCharter broker Chapman Freeborn has made two leadership appointments in its music and entertainment vertical.Paul Kindred has been appointed as senior business development manager – music & entertainment.He brings more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry, having previously ...
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NewsNCM scoops JetBlue GSSA deal for New York
Source: Coby Wayne/Shutterstock.comLow-cost carrier JetBlue has appointed Network Cargo Management (NCM) as its GSSA in New York.The new deal started on June 1 and sees NCM provide GSSA services at both New York JFK and Newark airports.The airline operates more than 1,000 flights per day, serving around 100 domestic and ...