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NewsAir Charter Service sees China demand take off
Wanny Wu and James Royds-Jones. Source: Air Charter ServiceAir Charter Service's (ACS) China offices have had a bumper year in terms of charter numbers and revenues as the company benefits from a recent re-organisation and general market growth.ACS said that its Greater China offices had a "remarkable" first nine months ...
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NewsSingh heads up cargo at Riyadh Air
Image: ShutterstockPravin Singh has been appointed global head of cargo for new Saudi Arabian airline, Riyadh Air.Singh was appointed in September and began his new role this month, according to a post on his LinkedIn profile."Pleased to share that I have now completed my first week in the office as ...
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NewsEgyptair Cargo selects Unilode for ULD management
Credit: InsectWorld/Shutterstock.comEgyptair Cargo has signed up Unilode to provide ULD management, repair and digital services.The long-term deal covers the carrier's ULD requirements for its freighter aircraft and the cargo-carrying capacity of its sister passenger airline.Unilode will supply digitalised PMC and PAG pallets from its global pool to Egyptair Cargo, and ...
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NewsSharon becomes chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL
Udi Sharon, chief executive, Challenge Airlines IL. Photo: Challenge GroupChallenge Group has appointed Udi Sharon as the chief executive of Challenge Airlines IL.In his new role, Sharon will lead all company activities in Israel. He will also join the senior executive management team of Challenge Group.Sharon brings experience in business ...
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NewsGSSA Air One opens new Asia office as partner airlines expand in the region
One Air 747F aircraft. Photo: Air OneUK general sales agent (GSA) Air One expects business growth in Asia following affiliate British airline One Air's green light for flights to China.Air One has announced plans to open a commercial office in Hong Kong to assist its airline partners and customers in ...
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NewsMixed performance for Hong Kong air cargo rates in October
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockAirfreight rates on the transpacific trade were on the slide in October but increased as the month progressed, while prices to Europe continued to improve.The latest figures from the Baltic Exchange Airfreight Index (BAI) calculated by TAC Index show that average rates – both spot and contract – ...
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NewsPolar fraud defendant changes plea to guilty
Source: Worawee Meepian/shutterstockThe Polar Air Cargo fraud case has reached a breakthrough point with the decision by the last defendant accused of taking part in the scheme to plead guilty instead of going to trial.Skye Xu was scheduled for trial on October 28, but has now changed his plea to ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo sees profits improve in Q3
Source: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa's logistics division reported rising revenues and operating profits in the third quarter of the year as capacity was added and yields were on the up.The division, which includes Lufthansa Cargo, time:matters, Jettainer, HeyWorld and a 50% stake in AeroLogic, saw third-quarter revenues increase 16% year on year ...
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NewsLufthansa Cargo expands into transpacific with Vietnam-LA flights
Aerologic flight with DHL livery. Photo: Lufthansa CargoLufthansa Cargo has expanded into transpacific flights with the start of a direct Boeing 777 freighter service from Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) in Vietnam to Los Angeles (LAX) in the US.The first flight on the service was operated using a 777F with ...
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NewsSmartLynx Airlines cleared for US operations
Photo: SmartLynx AirlinesThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Foreign Air Operator Certificate (FAOC) to SmartLynx Airlines that enables the Latvian airline to begin operations to, from, and within the US.Since 2019, SmartLynx Airlines has operated flights to and from the US under a Maltese AOC. Now, this ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo hires senior manager products
Image: ShutterstockEtihad Cargo has appointed Jacob David as senior manager products, as of this month.David will be based at Etihad's headquarters in Abu Dhabi and will play a key role in driving innovation and elevating product offerings, said the airline."With extensive experience from leading airlines across the Middle East and ...
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NewsCHAMP launches new multicarrier API connection service
Photo: Travel mania/ ShutterstockAir cargo software company CHAMP Cargosystems has launched a new service that allows forwarders and shippers to directly connect with more than 25 airlines.The Traxon Multi-Carrier API will allow forwarder and shipper users to compare availability and pricing and make bookings across multiple airlines."The new service reaches ...
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NewsICAO launches air cargo economics course
Image source: ShutterstockThe International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has launched an Introduction to Air Cargo Economics online course that aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the sector.The course costs $200 and breaks down air cargo economics into 18 focused topics, with each topic taking just 5-6 minutes to complete.It ...
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NewsFour arrests over air cargo incendiary plot
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockPolish authorities have reportedly arrested four people in connection to an alleged plot to conceal incendiary devices in airfreight shipments.According to Poland’s National Prosecutor's Office, it began an investigation in August based on information obtained by the country's Internal Security Agency, reported media, including CBC News.A media ...
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NewsWestJet Cargo to launch time-sensitive Priority service
© 2019 Chad Slattery. Source: WestJet CargoWestJet Cargo plans to launch a Priority product for time-sensitive shipments that gives top priority for loading and transport, guaranteeing that shipments travel on specific flights.Available from November 4 across the WestJet Cargo network, the Priority service is designed to meet the needs of ...
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NewsFive new cargo carriers for Ted Stevens Airport
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. Photo: EQRoy/ ShutterstockTed Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Alaska, US is offering its transit services to five new cargo carriers as it continues to expand freighter operations.The five cargo carriers that have recently begun using ANC as a transit point are Awesome Cargo Airlines, ...
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NewsKuehne+Nagel predicts a muted air cargo peak season
© 2024 Kuehne+Nagel. All rights reservedKuehne+Nagel is expecting a muted peak season this year due to customers "front-loading" volumes to avoid potential disruption.Following the announcement of its third-quarter results, the world's largest forwarder provided its perspective on the coming air cargo peak market.The company is expecting its air cargo volumes ...
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NewsFlexibility needed for Heathrow AIS trucking, say stakeholders
CCS-UK panel. From left to right: Jason Breakwell, Wallenborn; Lawrence Cockburn, dnata; Chris Packwood, Geodis; James Golding, Heathrow; Claudia Carley, CCS-UK; Steve Parker, BIFA; and moderator Guy Thompson, CCS-UK. Photo: Air Cargo NewsAir cargo stakeholders have stressed they need flexibility built into a digitalisation project for truck handling operations at ...
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NewsScan Global Logistics adds Ireland presence
Source: SGLFreight forwarder Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has continued its ongoing expansion with the opening of its first office in Ireland.The Denmark-headquartered forwarder said the new Dublin office would help strengthen its presence on the transatlantic trade lane."Ireland is a key market for us. Its proximity to major trade lanes ...
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NewsVirgin resurrects cargo-only Brussels flights
Source: Virgin Atlantic CargoVirgin Atlantic will resurrect its cargo-focused flights between Heathrow and Brussels, this time utilising passenger aircraft to carry cargo.Today, the UK carrier announced the addition of daily flights to Brussels using its Airbus A330-300 and Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.The flights will start on October 27 and run until ...