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NewsReports: China Airlines mulls order for four freighters
Photo: China AirlinesTaiwan-based China Airlines is reportedly considering placing an order for new freighters against a backdrop of maintaining Taiwan’s relationship with the US.The airline is considering an order for four freighters alongside as many as 20 passenger aircraft, according to a source known to Reuters, and the US election ...
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NewsSeafrigo targets growth with new CEO
Bruno Planaz. Source: SeafrigoCool chain logistics firm Seafrigo Group has appointed Bruno Plantaz as its new group chief executive, with company founder, Eric Barbé, stepping up to the role of president.Seafrigo said the two will work closely on delivering the next stage in the company's global growth plan.Plantaz, who will ...
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NewsDouble-digit improvements for revenues and volumes at IAG Cargo in Q3
IAG Cargo shipments loading on aircraft Photo IAG Cargo via Hill+Knowlton StrategiesIAG Cargo enjoyed a bumper performance in the third quarter of the year with cargo revenues and volumes improving on a year earlier thanks to additional capacity and increased demand.The cargo division, which includes the cargo capacity of British ...
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NewsFirst Cargo iQ certification for dnata
Photo: dnataGround handling specialist dnata has received its first Cargo iQ certification as it focuses on continuous reporting and transparency across its network.The Dubai-based airport services provider, which has been a member of Cargo iQ since 2020, has integrated the Cargo iQ principles into its existing Quality Management framework, with ...
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NewsAir France KLM Cargo eyes Asia as performance improves in Q3
Source: Semmick Photo Shutterstock.comAir France KLM Martinair Cargo recorded improvements in cargo volumes, revenues and yield in the third quarter as it benefitted from rising demand out of Asia Pacific.The Franco-Dutch airline group noted a 0.6% increase in overall third-quarter cargo revenues to €561m, while cargo traffic revenues improved ...
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NewsEFW and MRO Japan partner on A320P2F/A321P2F conversions
Left Jordi Boto, EFW CEO , right: Takashi Takahashi, CEO, MJP. Photo: EFWMRO Japan (MJP) and Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) have formally signed a partnership that will see MJP provide third-party conversion services for EFW's Airbus A320 passenger to freighter (P2F)/A321P2F programmes.The process of onboarding MJP as a subcontractor for EFW ...
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NewsUnited Cargo expands online booking offering
Source: Vytautas Kielaitis/ShutterStock.comUnited Cargo continued to roll out its online presence by placing its capacity on online booking portal cargo.one.The airline's capacity will initially be available on cargo.one for select customers in the US, Canada, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.United Cargo plans to progressively ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo volumes up 16% in first half
Dubai International. Source: Karol Ciesluk / Shutterstock.comEmirates SkyCargo has reported a rapid increase in volumes in the first half of the year thanks to general market improvements and additional freighters.The freighter operator reported a 16% year-on-year increase in cargo volumes to 1.2m tonnes over its fiscal first half year running ...
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NewsSwissport targets e-commerce with ViaEurope acquisition
Warwick Brady, president and chief executive of Swissport; and Bram-Jan Streefland, chief executive of ViaEurope. Photo: SwissportSwissport has signed an agreement to acquire ViaEurope, an end-to-end e-commerce handling company, specialising in advanced solutions for shippers, cargo airlines and freight forwarders.ViaEurope offers its e-commerce services at five major airports in Europe: ...
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NewsTrump presidency could curb e-commerce air cargo
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockA crackdown on e-commerce shipments could see the air cargo industry lose valuable volumes in the dawn of a new era of presidency in the US.Judah Levine, head of research at Freightos, said there’s a strong possibility that a new government led by the soon-to-be president Donald ...
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NewsAtlas' Michael Steen appointed to IATA's board of governors
Michael SteenAtlas Air chief executive and president Michael Steen has been appointed to IATA's board of governors.The move will be a boost to cargo representation at IATA as Steen will help shape industry standards, influence aviation policy and advance initiatives supporting global connectivity and a "safe, secure, and sustainable aviation ...
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NewsDutch air cargo group hits out at Schiphol price increases
Image: ShutterstockAir Cargo Netherlands has warned that Schiphol Airport's plans to increase rates next year will disproportionally impact freighter airlines.The Dutch airport last week announced that it would increase airline charges by 37% over the coming three years in response to high inflation and increased interest rates.The charges will increase ...
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NewsDB Schenker speeds up fabric delivery times for Camira
Source: DB SchenkerDB Schenker has helped speed up delivery times for UK textile manufacturer Camira Fabrics as it faced "significant challenges" with transatlantic deliveries.The fabrics company said that it relied on rapid, dependable delivery to meet critical project deadlines but over recent years has faced external challenges with the likes ...
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NewsCharter demand boosts Cargojet's performance in Q3
Demand for charter operations helped boost revenues for Canada-based freighter operator Cargojet in the third quarter of the year.The company reported a 14.8% increase in overall revenues to C$245.6m for the third quarter, with ACMI revenues up 12% to C$70.2m, domestic network up 5.2% to C$97.3m and all-in charter revenues ...
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NewsSaudia Cargo appoints Mashabi as CEO and MD
Loay Mashabi. Photo: Saudia CargoSaudia Cargo has appointed Loay Mashabi as chief executive to succeed Teddy Zebitz as of January 1, 2025.As well as the new role of chief executive, Mashabi will continue in his role of managing director. Zebitz will continue to serve as a member of the board ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo renews China partnerships
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has renewed partnership agreements with Shanghai Airport Authority, Air China Cargo and China Postal Express & Logistics as it increases its focus on the country.The cargo airline said that the new partnerships are in response to the "booming" Chinese e-commerce sector and the increasing importance of ...
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NewsSwissport opens fifth cargo facility at Heathrow
Joe Bellfield, chief operating officer, cargo, UK & Ireland (left) and Luke Hayhoe, chief commercial officer, UK & Ireland. Picture credit: Stuart BaileyGround handler Swissport has opened its fifth cargo facility at Heathrow Airport (LHR) as part of its plans to increase handling capacity.The new airside facility, which joins four ...
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NewsMore Menzies facilities implement new cargo software
Source: Menzies. Copyright: Monty RakusenMenzies Aviation is continuing the roll-out of new cargo software that it hopes will create efficiencies in its cargo handling operations.The expansion will see the handler deploy the Wipro Menzies Aviation Cargo Handling (MACH) cargo management system at 28 additional stations in 2025.This follows the successful ...
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NewsCargo-partner secures Asia-UK/Ireland air cargo capacity
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockFreight forwarder cargo-partner has added a new airfreight service between Asia and the UK and Ireland.The Nippon Express-owned company said that it had secured reserved capacity on flights out of Asia in what is expected to be a busy peak season for air cargo with space at a ...
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NewsTexel Air operates world’s first extended 737-800BCF EDTO 120 flight
Texel Air 737-800BCF. Photo: Texel AirTexel Air Australasia has completed the world’s first EDTO (Extended Detour Time Operations) 120 flight on a 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) following recent certification approval from the Civil Aviation Authority Of New Zealand (CAANZ) for EDTO 120 flights.The New Zealand registered airline, launched last ...