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NewsPuerto Rico Life Sciences Air Cargo Logistics Community to launch
Manuel Cidre, Secretary of the Department of Economic Development and CommerceLife sciences air cargo business in the Americas is set for a boost with a new Puerto Rico-based life sciences air cargo logistics community.The new Puerto Rico Air Cargo Community, supported by the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches direct Bogota to Dallas Fort Worth freighter service
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has introduced a weekly direct freighter service from Bogota, Colombia to Dallas, Texas using a Boeing B777F.The freighter departs from Bogota International Airport (El Dorado International) on Mondays and flies to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.The freighter offers close to 100 tonnes of cargo ...
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SF Airlines launches China-Belgium air cargo route
The air cargo supply chain between China and Belgium has been strengthened with SF Airlines' launch of a new route between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport in east China's Shandong province to Liege Airport in Belgium.This new route was launched on April 11 and uses express carrier SF Airlines' freighter fleet, ...
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NewsCargo.one launches new platform to speed up import bookings
Cargo.one has today launched a new platform that allows agent-to-agent bookings to speed up the process of making import bookings.The new cargo.one pro platform allows importers to compare and book rates instantly through verified forwarders.The platform will speed up the import booking process by removing the need for back-and-forth emails ...
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NewsAero Africa's new director of strategy
Absolom Ngari. Source: Aero AfricaAero Africa has appointed Absolom Ngari as its director strategy, GSSA & airline partnerships.In his new role, Ngari will be responsible for spearheading the GSSA business including managing its commercial activities, product development, strategic leadership, contract management and managing airline partnerships across the African continent."He will ...
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NewsASL Future Flight gains cargo drone certification
Source: ShutterstockASL Future Flight has been awarded a Light UAS Aircraft Systems Operator Certificate (LUC) by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA).The LUC offers the possibility to start commercial drone operations without an operational authorisation from the IAA such as the delivery of light cargo over a short range."It will be ...
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NewsStepping stones to net zero
Photo: ShutterstockNow that the UN’s Civil Aviation Authority has joined IATA in its commitment to net-zero carbon emissions from air transport by 2050, it’s important to set out some concrete steps.In October last year, the United Nations’ Civil Aviation Authority adopted the Long Term Aspirational Goal of net-zero carbon emissions ...
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NewsSetting the record straight
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockIATA’s ONE Record project aims to achieve full digitalisation of air cargo information among its members using a common standard by the end of 2025, putting an end to the ‘black hole’ shippers have traditionally had to endure. But how will the scheme work and what are ...
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NewsIATA WCS 2023 to focus on sustainability, safety and digitalisation
Sustainability, safety and digitalisation will be the focus of the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) World Cargo Symposium later this month.Taking place in Istanbul, Turkey from April 25-27, the WCS will encompass conference sessions, workshops and executive summits, tackling issues related to technology and innovation, security and customs, cargo operations ...
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NewsChapman Freeborn announces new ACMI Leasing president
Scott Collier. Photo: Chapman FreebornAir charter and leasing firm Chapman Freeborn has appointed Scott Collier as president – ACMI Leasing to lead the newly-formed global ACMI department.Collier brings almost three decades of industry experience to Chapman Freeborn from across the industry, from airline operations, commercial sectors and tour operating, to ...
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American Airlines Cargo looks ahead to expanded widebody capacity
American Airlines Cargo will benefit from expanded capacity this summer following American Airlines' plans to boost monthly widebody flights by more than 400, compared to summer 2022.As the carrier prepares for the peak season, new routes and frequencies starting as early as this spring will service routes between the US ...
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Tensions mount at US west coast box ports over labour talks
Tensions continue to mount at US west coast container terminals as carrier groups last week accused workers of withholding labour - something that in the past has resulted in a surge in air cargo demand.Carrier group Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) said that on April 7 unions took concerted action to ...
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Former Antonov director charged with "negligence" over AN-225 freighter loss
The former head of Antonov has been charged with alleged "negligence" following the destruction of the Antonov AN-225 “Mriya” aircraft at the start of the Ukraine-Russia war.State-owned Antonov Airlines was based at Kyiv-Antonov airport in Hostomel, but the airline's freighter fleet came under attack as the conflict spread throughout Ukraine.Serhii ...
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NewsJan de Rijk appoints new COO
Daniël Uijtdewillegen (L) and Fred Westdijk. Source: Jan de RijkRoad feeder service provider Jan de Rijk Logistics has appointed Daniël Uijtdewillegen as chief operating officer (COO).In his new role, Uijtdewillegen is responsible for overseeing operations of the firm's transport business units, including International Transport, Benelux Transport and Intermodal Transport.He will ...
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ASL raises funds for fleet renewal
Freighter operator ASL Aviation Holdings has closed a new $155m credit facility for investment in its fleet.ASL said it will use the funds to continue its fleet renewal programme which has so far seen the global aviation services provider agree 40 conversion slots with Boeing for the B737-800BCF.The credit facility ...
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NewsIAG Cargo to benefit from China service restart
Photo: IAG CargoIAG Cargo customers will soon be able to send shipments on services between London Heathrow and Beijing and Shanghai once again.The cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) will be able to use the belly capacity of flights operated by IAG subsidiary British Airways to China, as the ...
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Air cargo stabilises but there are risks ahead
Recent airfreight rate data appears to show that the air cargo market may have reached a new normal but the outlook remains cloudy.Writing in his monthly column for the Baltic Exchange Airfreight newsletter, Bruce Chan, director and senior research analyst covering global logistics and future mobility at investment bank Stifel ...
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Boeing resumes deliveries of 767 freighters
Boeing is again delivering 767s, having restarted hand overs after a pause due to quality issues affecting commercial and military versions of the widebody jets.The US manufacturer on April 5 confirmed its deliveries of the type have resumed but did not provide additional information.Cirium fleets data, however, shows that Boeing ...
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NewsFlying Whales selects generator for cargo airship
Source: Flying WhalesCargo airship firm Flying Whales has selected Honeywell's one-megawatt generator to power its in-development hybrid airship.The LCA60T is a 200 m long vertical take-off and landing aircraft with a 60 tonne payload capacity.The generator will create a hybrid propulsion system by being integrated with a gearbox and a ...
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NewsNew leadership for cargo carrier Reliable Airlines
Tom Klassen, president and director of operations, Reliable Airlines. Photo: Business WireUS cargo airline Reliable Airlines has appointed Tom Klassen as president and director of operations to support the growth of operations and future integration of safety-enhancing systems developed by its parent company, Reliable Robotics.Klassen has 40 years of combined ...