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Shake up at DHL Express' European airlines
DHL Express is launching a new airline in Europe and focusing its UK carrier on international operations through the addition of B777Fs.The express giant plans to launch a new cargo airline based in Austria and is in the process of filing applications with the Austrian authorities.The Austrian airline, which DHL ...
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MasAir set to grow fleet with two leased A330-300 P2Fs
Aircraft lessor CDB Aviation is leasing two of its Airbus A330-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft to Mexican freighter operator MasAir Cargo.MasAir Cargo said the deal marks the first-ever time that it has obtained a lease for the A330-300 P2F aircraft type.The aircraft are expected to be delivered to the carrier in ...
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NewsRock-it Cargo and Sela Sport Company form logistics partnership
Event logistics firm Rock-it Cargo (Rock-it) and Sela Sport Company (Sela) have formed a partnership to support the growing sports and entertainment markets in Saudi Arabia and other global destinations.Los Angeles-headquartered Rock-it will serve as Sela’s freight forwarder and logistics provider in all countries outside of Saudi Arabia.Meanwhile, Jeddah-headquartered Sela ...
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Vote for your favourite cargo airline for the Air Cargo News Awards
Calling all airline cargo customers: It’s time to cast a vote for your favourite cargo airline as part of the Air Cargo News Awards 2021.The awards give freight forwarders and shippers the chance to recognise the five best cargo airlines in regional categories and the ultimate Cargo Airline of the ...
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NewsAtran Airlines to lease additional B737 Boeing converted freighters from Gecas
Atran Airlines, a Volga-Dnepr Group carrier, will lease two additional 737-800 Boeing converted freighters (BCF) from GE Capital Aviation Services (Gecas).The carrier recently took delivery of a 737-800BCF from Gecas and another one is planned for delivery later this month. Both freighters are in addition to the two that entered ...
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GlobalX signs up for five more A321 conversions
Global Crossing Airlines (GlobalX) has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to lease additional Airbus A321 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft.The US company signed the LOI to lease five A321s with ST Engineering's Aviation Asset Management unit.In October, GlobalX signed a letter of intent to lease 10 converted Airbus A321 freighters from ...
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NewsMenzies hits 50 cargo handling stations
Menzies Aviation has surpassed the milestone of 50 stations in its cargo handling network following a series of new contract wins and joint ventures over the last 12 months.The company now operates a total of 53 stations, up from 36 a year ago. The expansion follows a number of cargo ...
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Handler dnata continues digital drive in Singapore
Ground handler dnata Singapore has started using Hermes Logistics Technologies' New Generation (NG) cloud-based cargo 'ecosystem' for its cargo operations at Changi Airport.The ground handler processes more than 6,000 tonnes of cargo each week at its 32,000 m sq facility at Changi Airport.Hermes' NG cloud ecosystem, which includes the Hermes ...
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Morris joins Dronamics as chief product officer
Drone operator Dronamics has appointed Roger Morris into the role of chief product officer.Morris joins the company after having worked at Flash Forward Consulting, where he supported logistics providers and users on e-commerce delivery strategy, services and technology.Morris previously worked in senior positions Royal Mail Parcels, where he was responsible ...
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NewsLufthansa and DB Schenker mark aircraft to highlight sustainability efforts
Lufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker team up on SAF flightsLufthansa Cargo and DB Schenker have highlighted their joint sustainability efforts by putting special livery onto a freighter aircraft.The companies marked one of Lufthansa Cargo's Boeing 777s (D-ALFG) with the words "Flying 100% CO2 neutral powered by DB Schenker" and an ...
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NewsGround handler dnata expands cargo facility in Sydney
Ground handler dnata is expanding its cargo handling facility at Sydney Airport.The company also signed a lease with the hub that will see it providing cargo handling services for the next five years.When the 4,800 m sq expansion of the cargo facility at Sydney is complete, it will cover an ...
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NewsGerman military utilises Leipzig for AN-124 Afghanistan flights
The German military is utilising Leipzig/Halle Airport to transport equipment back from Afghanistan.The first Antonov-operated AN-124 flight as part of the operation arrived at the German freighter hub on May 18 carrying two helicopters. Cargo handler PortGround unloaded the aircraft.Alexander König, managing director of PortGround, said: “Handling outsized cargo is ...
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NewsCargo volumes decline at ONT in April
Ontario International Airport (ONT) has recorded a decline in airfreight volumes in April.The hub experienced a 6% year-on-year decline in air cargo volumes last month to 70,422 tonnes, while year-to-date demand increased by 6.4% to 278,143 tonnes.Meanwhile, passenger demand increased by almost 900% last month compared with April 2020, which ...
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Peli BioThermal promotes Hyde to global role
Peli BioThermal has promoted Dominic Hyde to the role of vice president of global services.In this role, Hyde will expand his responsibilities to all global services, including the worldwide service network and the rental programme, Crēdo on Reserve and Crēdo on Demand.He previously occupied the role of vice president of ...
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Latam expands conversion programme with two more freighters
Latam Airlines Cargo will add an extra two freighter conversions to its cargo fleet expansion plan, as it looks to meet growing demand between North and South America.The Santiago-headquartered airline group announced in March that it would convert eight B767-300 aircraft into freighters, but it yesterday announced the addition of ...
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Cathay Pacific cargo capacity gradually recovering
Cathay Pacific's cargo capacity was only gradually recovering in April after the relaxation of stricter crew quarantine rules in the middle of the month.The Hong Kong-based airline in April saw its cargo capacity in cargo tonne km terms drop by 36.6% compared with February levels as a result of stricter ...
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CargoAir adds its first B737-800 freighter
CargoAir’s has taken delivery of the first of two B737-800SF converted freighters from Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) as it adds a new model to its fleet.In November, the Bulgaria-based carrier signed up for two AEI B737-800SF freighter conversions, after cancelling an agreement for two B737-800 with another company.The aircraft (MSN ...
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NewsGeodis opens airside facility at Paris CDG
Forwarder Geodis has opened a new 6,000 sq m cargo facility, with airside access, at Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport.The facility, which is located near Air France's main warehouse (G1XL) and other main service providers at the hub, will provide CEIV- and TAPA-certified services for its pharma and luxury ...
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NewsWilson joins ASL in fleet role
ASL, Fergus WilsonASL Aviation Holdings has appointed Fergus Wilson as ASL’s group fleet and leasing director.Wilson joins from from Aer Lingus where he was chief technical officer, where he played "a significant leadership role in refocusing Aer Lingus owner, IAG Group’s, various airline maintenance activities and capabilities".ASL group chief executive ...
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NewsCelebi to launch mandatory truck slot booking in Frankfurt
Cargo handler Celebi will move to mandatory slot booking for trucks at its Frankfurt facility as it looks to meet an ongoing surge in cargo demand.From June 1, the company will adopt software firm Dakosy's Fair@Link door management system that will in this case require truckers to book a time ...