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NewsiAero Airways to operate flights for DHL Express
iAero Airways 737 FleetUS aircraft charter airline iAero Airways, part of the iAero Group aviation investment platform, has expanded its service to operate six DHL freighters.The latest aircraft to be added, a Boeing 737-800F, will operate on an ACMI basis by iAero Airways, while the other five existing aircraft are ...
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NewsCargoAir's converted freighter takes to the air
CargoAir has commenced operations with its first B737-800SF freighter, which was recently converted by Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI).The aircraft, which is registered in Bulgaria, will support a large European integrator on an upgraded existing route out of Cologne, Germany.With the new addition, CargoAir has also introduced a new aircraft livery.The ...
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Philadelphia Airport expands its airfreight facilities and capabilities
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is expanding its air cargo facility by 136 acres and will almost tripple its airfreight warehousing space.To support its expansion and cargo handling capabilities, PHL has formed a partnership with Aviation Facilities Company (AFCO) and has also become a member of TIACA.PHL's expansion plan includes the ...
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Cargo the bright spot for Emirates as it notes first loss in more than 30 years
Cargo revenue was the bright spot for the Emirates Group, which revealed its first loss in over 30 years in its financial results for 2020-2021.The carrier recorded an annual loss of AED22.1bn (US$6.0bn) due entirely to the effect of the Covid pandemic which led to wholesale withdrawal of flights and ...
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PayCargo continues expansion following latest investment
PayCargo will double the size of its US team and invest in technology following its latest round of funding.On June 15, the cargo payment platform announced a $125m Series B investment by global venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners.Insight Partners also invested $35m in the company in September ...
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NewsHong Kong Airlines goes to ‘critical survival mode’, flying only eight jets
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) will stand down its fleet of Airbus A320s until mid-2022 and operate a skeletal fleet of just eight A330s on cargo flights, as the embattled carrier enters what it calls “a critical survival mode”.The airline confirmed reports of a wide-ranging restructuring — its latest in more ...
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NewsRaya Airways starts Nanning freighter service
Raya Airways has operated its first flight to Nanning, China, becoming the first Malaysian freight carrier to do so, it said.Raya Airways will serve Nanning four times per week with its Boeing 767-200 freighter aircraft, offering an average weekly load of 30 tonnes and a maximum capacity of up to ...
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NewsAIPUT and Logistics UK propose plan to revitalise UK airfreight
Airport property developer Airport Industrial Property Unit Trust (AIPUT) and Logistics UK have called on the government to rejuvenate the airfreight industry.The companies have set out 11 recommendations on how the UK government should restore its competitiveness in the wake of the Covid and Brexit crises.Nick Smith, fund manager at ...
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NewsFinnair Cargo goes live on CargoAi
Finnair Cargo is now offering e-quotes and e-bookings for its airfreight capacity to forwarders through the CargoAi online platform.The largest air cargo carrier in the Nordic and Baltic region, Finnair Cargo said the move will "guarantee visibility" and is in line with its sales digitalisation strategy.Head of revenue and pricing ...
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Air Canada reveals routes for its first B767 converted freighter
Air Canada has revealed the first destinations for its new converted Boeing 767 freighter aircraft, which is due to go into service with its cargo arm in autumn this year.The initial list of planned routes for the Boeing 767-300ER freighters will be based primarily on Toronto Pearson International Airport and ...
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John Menzies taps into Chinese air cargo market
Aviation services firm John Menzies is set to expand into the Chinese air cargo market.The business is investing £3.4m (US$4.8m) to acquire a minor equity stake, by way of a joint venture, in Chinese firm Guangzhou JFreight Aviation Logistics Supply Chain Co. Ltd (JFreight).The joint venture will see Menzies managing ...
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Finnair Cargo restarts flights to LAX and ORD
Finnair Cargo has resumed flights to Los Angeles International Airport and (LAX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).Both services will start operating this week, with two weekly frequencies.Earlier this week, the carrier added its cargo capacity to the digital platform CargoAi. Finnair Cargo said the move will "guarantee visibility" and ...
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Ostend Airport, Port of Zeebrugge and Versluys to develop air-sea logistics platform
Belgium's Ostend-Bruges International Airport, Port of Zeebrugge, and warehousing firm Versluys Logistics, have teamed up to develop a digital freight platform for air and sea logistics.The platform will offer solutions across the air-sea supply chain and will enhance Belgium's freight capabilities as a gateway to and from Europe.Versluys Logistics is ...
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JD adds first China-US cargo flights
E-commerce platform JD.com has continued to ramp up its air cargo network with the launch of its first cargo flight between China and the USThe service between Nanjing Lukou International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport will be operated three times a week by China Eastern Airlines.The first flight took ...
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NewsAero Africa expands airfreight management team
Aviation logistics provider Aero Africa expanded its management team with the appointment of two specialists.Joey Xu joins the company as director airfreight Asia, which is a newly created role.Xu, based in China, will be responsible for the overall airfreight development of the group in Asia with focus on procurement with ...
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NewsDHL Express on the rapidly changing Asian market
The express market in Asia is growing rapidly and while that presents an opportunity, capitalising on that growth has its own set of unique challenges in today's market.Speaking to Air Cargo News, DHL Express executive vice president, network operations and aviation Sean Wall describes the last couple of years as ...
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American Airlines Cargo set for perishables boost through Athens flights
American Airlines Cargo is looking to benefit from perishables demand from Greece following the re-introduction of flights from Athens.American Airlines will launch two new seasonal flights to the Greek capital city starting on June 7; a Boeing 787-8 flight from Athens international Airport (ATH) to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), ...
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NewsSmartLynx Malta expands fleet and DHL partnership with its first freighter
Malta-based carrier SmartLynx is introducing an Airbus A321 freighter to its fleet, which will be operated by DHL Express as part of their partnership first formed in February.The aircraft (9H-CGA) is the first freighter to be introduced to the carrier’s fleet. It is also the first aircraft of its type ...
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Saudia Cargo signs commercial agreement with Liege Airport
Saudia Cargo has signed a commercial agreement with Liege Airport that will see the carrier increase its flights to the Belgian cargo hub.The partners did not provide details on how many extra flights the agreement included, or how many it currently operates to the hub, but said: "Saudia Cargo has ...
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US forwarders call for concise guidance on 100% screening requirement
US Airforwarders Association has called on the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to provide detailed guidance on incoming cargo screening requirements to avoid supply chain bottlenecks.New International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) rules mean that from June 30, member United Nation states will be required to screen 100% of cargo before ...