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Qatar Airways orders GE9X engines for B777-8Fs
Qatar Airways has announced a new order for GE9X engines as part of its global launch order of up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters. Boeing’s agreement with Qatar includes 34 firm 777-8 orders and an additional 16 purchase right options. In addition to the GE9X engines, Qatar has also struck ...
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NewsFedEx expands transatlantic cargo capacity
Picture: ShutterstockFedEx Express has launched a flight from the UK to the US to cater for growing e-commerce demand across the Atlantic.The B777 freighter flight operates four times per week departing from Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) Airport in Paris, France, connecting to hubs at East Midlands Airport (EMA), UK, and Indianapolis (IND), ...
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AirBridgeCargo reports increase in digital bookings
AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) has reported a 274% increase in digital bookings in 2021 compared to 2020 following investments in its digital offering.The freighter airline has been developing e-bookings through its own website and e-freight system, while also placing its capacity on online booking platforms.The carrier was one of the first ...
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NewsAir Menzies International adds Frankfurt presence
Ingo Haupt, AMI. Source: AMIAirfreight wholesaler Air Menzies International (AMI) has opened a new branch at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as it looks grow in Europe.From the new facility, AMI will offer services including door-to-door transport on import and export shipments; exports with consolidation and Back2Back; Click2Ship, its platform for express ...
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Pittsburgh International reports rising air cargo volumes
Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) saw its cargo volumes increase by double-digit percentage levels last year as demand soared and capacity constraints hit rival airports.The airport in Pennsylvania, US handled around 113,000 tonnes last year, which is an increase of 30% compared with 2020 and 26% against 2019."Demand for air cargo ...
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Forwarder group Bifa backs apprenticeship drive
UK freight forwarder association Bifa is holding a series of events to support the forthcoming National Apprenticeship Week 2022.Throughout the week, which runs from February 7 to 13, Bifa executive director Carl Hobbis will be working with colleagues and members of the organisation's Young Forwarder Network to promote careers in ...
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NewsSilent Arrow drone completes first overseas deployment
A Silent Arrow GD-2000 is deployed from a C-130 by rolling backwards and safely separating from the cargo ramp over an undisclosed desert test range. Photo: Silent ArrowA Silent Arrow cargo delivery drone has delivered 1,026 pounds of cargo in its first overseas deployment.US-based Silent Arrow, a trade name of ...
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NewsDakosy and Fraport further automate truck processing at Frankfurt
Source: FraportSoftware firm Dakosy and airport operator Fraport have enhanced truck processing at Frankfurt Airport to allow gates to automatically open for trucks with a pre-booked time slot.The two partners have enhanced the Fair@Link cargo community platform with an automatic license plate detection system that means the barriers at Gates ...
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NewsAerSale signs up for more B757 cargo conversions
Source: PrecisionAircraft lessor AerSale has placed an order for six additional B757-200 conversions from Precision.The deal includes four options and brings AerSales total number of commitments with Precision to 16.AerSale began converting its first 757-200 in January 2021, and the sixth unit will be inducted this month.Later this year, AerSale ...
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Air cargo rates to stay high as challenges remain
Strong air cargo rates are set to continue but capacity and ground handling challenges will continue.This was the takeaway from the World Cargo Summit’s Air Cargo Market Update & Outlook, which focused on the market outlook for 2022 and beyond, hot spots for growth and the outlook for cargo charters.Niall ...
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NewsBoeing launches new freighter with Qatar Airways order
B777-8F. Source: Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways has ordered up to 50 Boeing 777-8 freighters as the airframer adds a new model to cater for growing cargo demand.The Middle East-based airline ordered 34 of the aircraft with options for a further 16 in a deal that is valued at more than $20bn ...
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US 5G safety move for air cargo
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US telecommunications firms Verizon, and AT&T have agreed on steps that will enable more passenger and freighter aircraft to safely use key airports while also enabling more towers to deploy 5G service.5G rollout plans in the US have been heavily opposed. Last month, cargo ...
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Drone Delivery Canada innovation on track
Development and testing of Drone Delivery Canada’s new cargo drone is progressing on schedule.Drone Delivery Canada said the ‘Canary’, which is expected to have a range of approximately 20km and cargo capacity of 4kg, will feature smart battery technology and “touchless” cargo drop functionality.The drone is successfully progressing through the ...
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Etihad Cargo's hat trick of CEIV certificates
Etihad Cargo has been awarded IATA’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) for Live Animals, completing a hat trick of CEIV certifications.The UAE national carrier is the first airline in the Middle East and third globally to hold IATA’s CEIV Live Animals, CEIV Fresh, and CEIV Pharma certifications.The certification ...
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NewsECS secures contract extension with Royal Brunei
Photo: ECS GroupGSSA ECS Group has secured a two-year contract extension with Royal Brunei Airlines to represent the cargo division of the airline at a mix of online and offline destinations across nine territories and 26 countries.These territories are South East Asia, Australia, China, Middle East/Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, India, ...
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NewsQatar Airways Cargo launches emissions calculator
Photo: Qatar Airways CargoQatar Airways Cargo has launched a CO2 emissions calculator for customers to help them move closer towards green operations.Available under the eServices menu on the airline’s website, the calculator quickly determines a shipment’s total CO2 emissions in kilos or pounds.The user enters the shipment’s origin, destination, flight ...
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NewsDnata invests in Amsterdam automated cargo centre
dnata Cargo City Amsterdam. Photo: dnataGround handler dnata will invest over €200m investment in a fully automated cargo centre at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).The 61,000 sq m dnata Cargo City Amsterdam facility, located at Schiphol South-East, will be capable of processing over 850,000 tonnes of cargo annually.Scheduled to become operational ...
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Geodis selects Menzies for Schiphol handling
Geodis has awarded Menzies Aviation a cargo handling contract for its volumes at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.The five-year contract includes cargo handling for the import and export of goods on the forwarder's Amsterdam flights, operating five times a week. A team of over 20 Menzies Aviation professionals will provide these services ...
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NewsCainiao adds Vietnam air cargo capacity to meet road congestion
Source: CainiaoCainiao Network, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, has launched a daily charter flight from Nanning to Ho Chi Minh City to meet demand ahead of Vietnam’s Tết Lunar New Year celebration.The logistics firm said the daily three-hour flight would serve as an alternative to truck transportation amid current ...
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NewsAir cargo the 'silver lining' for Asian airlines
Air cargo was the sliver lining for Asian airlines last year as demand edged ahead of pre-pandemic levels while passenger traffic was decimated.The latest figures from the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) show that last year carriers from the region saw their international cargo traffic increase by 20.1% year ...