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Antonov factory hit as Ukraine conflict continues
An Antonov aircraft factory in Kyiv has been hit by a Russian military strike but it is not known whether any of Antonov’s aircraft were at the site during the incident.The factory, understood to be located at the Sviatoshyn Airfield in the northwest of the city, was attacked on Monday ...
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New blow for AirBridgeCargo as Bermuda suspends certificates
The Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority (BCCA) has suspended all airworthiness certificates for Russian aircraft on its registry.The suspension entered force on March 12 and is expected to effect around 700 aircraft.All of AirBridgeCargo's fleet of 18 freighters - four B747-400Fs, 13 B747-8Fs and one B777F - are listed on the ...
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NewsQatar Cargo gallops ahead with huge horse transport
Source: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has transported 190 race, show jumping and dressage horses over the last few weeks ahead of a series of events in the Middle East.The horses were being transported for the Amir Sword Festival in Doha (17-19 February), the Saudi Cup in Riyadh (25-26 February), ...
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NewsVancouver invests in air cargo
Photo: Vancouver Airport AuthorityVancouver International Airport (YVR) is seeking a partner for investment, completion of construction and lease-up of a 300,000 sq ft facility that is set to boost air cargo business.YVR has selected Cushman & Wakefield as its exclusive advisor to secure a partner for the Airport Commerce Centre ...
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Cathay focuses on regional freighter flights as long-haul remains constrained
Cathay Pacific Cargo has ramped up its focus on regional services as its long-haul operations are still constrained by flight crew quarantine requirements.The Hong Kong-based airline in February saw its cargo traffic decline by 53.3% to 240.5m in cargo tonne kms as its long-haul freighter operations were limited.In January, the ...
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NewsMenzies scores Australasia contracts
Menzies has been providing services to Fiji Airways at Auckland International Airport for over a decade. Photo: Menzies AviationMenzies Aviation has renewed and won several key air cargo and ground services contracts with airlines across Australia and New Zealand.The ground handler has renewed its ground services contract with China Airlines ...
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NewsBluebird Nordic selects NordicGSA in Billund
Source: NordicGSANordicGSA - part of the ECS Group - has won a contract to provide agency services to freighter operator Bluebird Nordic's new service to Iceland.NordicGSA’s responsibilities cover Bluebird Nordic’s Monday to Friday daily flight operations from Billund (BLL), Denmark, to Keflavík (KEF), Iceland, and back, with import distribution operations ...
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NewsFlybondi launches Flybondi Cargas
Photo: FlybondiFlybondi has launched low-cost cargo airline Flybondi Cargas to serve 12 destinations in Argentina and international destinations as the business grows.Flybondi Cargas transports cargo on Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft from the Flybondi fleet.The new business unit, launched as part of an alliance with airfreight service provider Fly Cargo, offers ...
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NewsBrussels Airport hits 1bn vaccine handling milestone
Photo: Brussels AirportOne billion Covid-19 vaccines have passed through Brussels Airport since the first vaccine shipments from the pharma airfreight hub in November 2020.Shipments include 750m exports, 250m imports and millions more in transfers, said the airport.Every day, vaccine flights take off to more than 60 countries around the world, ...
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Newscargo.one digital aids helps freight forwarders plan for change
Flight Operating Status Dashboard. Photo: cargo.oneA new “Flight Operating Status Dashboard” has been launched by cargo.one for freight forwarders as supply chain pressure grows with the impact of the Ukraine invasion.The purpose of the free tool is to provide forwarders with the latest schedule updates so they can quickly keep ...
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NewsFirst commercial shipment using Envirotainer’s RAP
Photo: EnvirotainerThe first commercial shipment using Envirotainer’s Releye RAP temperature controlled container has been completed.Envirotainer said the consignment was handled by Swiss WorldCargo, one of the first airlines to approve usage of the Releye RAP container after it was launched in February.The shipment started in Basel, Switzerland, landing at John ...
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NewsTurkish Cargo service quality certified by Cargo iQ
Turhan Ozen. Photo: Turkish AirlinesTurkish Cargo’s global operational service quality has been certified by IATA interest group Cargo iQ.Cargo iQ's mission is to create and implement quality standards for the worldwide air cargo industry.As part of the Cargo iQ requirements, all processes, including conformity of its operational processes, the services ...
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Global Crossing Airlines leases P2Fs from Aerovista JV
US-headquartered Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has signed an order for the long-term lease of two Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft from Petrus Aerovista A321 Holdings LLC, a joint venture between Aerovista and Petrus Aviation.Dubai-based lessor Aerovista arranged the acquisition of the two Airbus A321 passenger aircraft, and both aircraft ...
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NewsLeadership change at FedEx Express
Richard Smith. Photo: FedExRichard Smith, regional president of the Americas and executive vice president of global support at FedEx Express will succeed Donald Colleran as president and chief executive officer.Colleran will retire effective December 31. Smith will become president and chief executive officer-elect of FedEx Express on April 1, and ...
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News$10m air cargo ULD safety research centre opens
Photo: SatcoUS ULD manufacturer Satco has opened a $10m air cargo safety research centre (ARC) for Unit Load Devices (ULD) featuring a fire safety test facility.The Satco ARC facility in Ohio aims to optimise the manufacturing process and safety of unit load devices (ULDs), ultimately increasing the safety of air ...
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NewsSwissport targets acquisitions with new appointment
Pablo von Siebenthal. Source: SwissportSwissport is targeting an "ambitious" acquisition plan and has appointed Pablo von Siebenthal as global head of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to head up the project.Von Siebenthal joins from Kuehne+Nagel on April 1 and will assume overall responsibility for the execution of Swissport's new global acquisition ...
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Swissport adds cargo capacity at Schiphol as warehousing is "the new gold"
Swissport has added a new air cargo terminal at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol as it continues to add capacity to its European operations.The new facility is a 10 minute drive from its existing terminals and brings its total cargo handling footprint at the airport to 35,000 sq m.The move comes as ...
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NewsDigital airfreight solutions launch in Abu Dhabi
Yousef Al Riyami, chief technology officer – Maqta Gateway (right); and Jubran Al Breiki, director Etihad Airport Services signing the digital airfreight solutions agreement. Photo: AD Ports GroupAbu Dhabi Ports Group’s digital arm Maqta Gateway has introduced digital airfreight solutions as part of the Advanced Trade and Logistics Platform (ATLP).These ...
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Turkish Cargo revenues and volumes jump in 2021
Turkish Airlines saw its cargo revenues rapidly increase last year on the back of volume improvements and higher prices.The carrier saw its cargo revenues for last year increase by 48% year on year to $4bn on the back of a 26% increase in cargo volumes to 1.9m tons.Higher industry rates ...
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DHL partners with SIA on B777Fs
DHL has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) on the operation of five B777 freighters in order to secure capacity out of Singapore.The deal will see DHL Express deploy the five B777Fs with SIA on a crew and maintenance agreement (CM).The first two aircraft will be delivered in July and October, ...