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NewsCrane Worldwide Logistics names O'Connor as EVP strategic development
Crane Worldwide Logistics has appointed John O'Connor into the newly created role of executive vice president, strategic development.O'Connor, who has more than 28 years of experience in the logistics industry, will drive Crane's strategic development and enhance the integrated supply chain solutions offered to its international clients.Keith Winters, chief executive ...
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AEI's B737-800SF freighter conversion receives STC approval from the EASA
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has approved Aeronautical Engineers, Inc's (AEI) supplemental type certificate (ST02690LA) for its 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.AEI said this is "an important milestone" because the B737-800SF is an ideal freighter for European market route structures."Multiple European customers have already expressed interest in AEI’s ...
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NewsAir cargo carries out life-saving medical equipment flights to India
United Cargo helped facilitate a shipment of ventilators to DelhiThe air cargo industry has been transporting life saving supplies and medical equipment to India over the last few days as the country is ravaged by a second wave of Covid.Lufthansa Cargo said that on three flights this week, a total ...
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NewsNetwork adds extra freighter flight to support Mothers' Day flower demand
Freighter firm Network Airline Management transported more than 1,000 tonnes of freshly cut flowers — from Nairobi, Kenya into Europe — during the run up to International Mother’s Day.The 2021 schedule saw four B747 freighter flights operate each week, as well as an extra flight to fulfil this year’s demand.The ...
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Air Cargo News Awards entry deadline extended
Air Cargo News has extended the deadline for companies to enter its prestigious annual awards following overwhelming demand.This means companies now have until May 14 to submit entries.The awards honour and celebrate those companies that have invested in providing great customer service, operational excellence and innovative technologies.This year there are ...
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Transpacific airfreight rates climb in April
Airfreight rates from Hong Kong to North America took off in April as a combination of capacity shortages and rising demand hit the market.Baltic Exchange Air Freight Index (BAI) figures show that in April the average price on services from Hong Kong to North America increased by 54.7% compared with ...
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IAG Cargo notes "strong" start to the year in Q1 2021 results
IAG Cargo has recorded a year-on-year increase in revenues in the first quarter of this year, which it attributed to "cargo markets still impacted by the pandemic".The carrier posted revenues of €350m in the first three months of this year — 50% higher than the same period a year earlier.Overall ...
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NewsA year of cargo-in-the-cabin flights at Emirates SkyCargo
Emirates SkyCargo has marked its one-year anniversary of carrying PPE and other vital cargo in the cabins of its Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft.A year ago, to bridge the capacity shortfall and enable the transportation of cargo urgently needed in the global fight against the pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo began carrying cargo ...
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Magma Aviation adds another B747 freighter
Magma Aviation is adding an extra Boeing B747 freighter aircraft to its fleet in response to growing demand.The UK-based freighter manager has partnered with Plus Logistics Solutions Limited on the B747-400F, which increases its fleet to five all-cargo aircraft.It is the second freighter that Magma has added to its fleet ...
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ATSG revenues decline in Q1 despite strong cargo results
Aircraft lessor ATSG has recorded decreased revenues and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (ebitda) in the first quarter of this year, partly due to decreased passenger services in the wake of the pandemic.The company achieved revenues of $376.1m in the first quarter of this year — 3.4% lower ...
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Lessor GTLK signs up for A321 freighter conversions
Leasing firm GTLK Europe has signed up for four A321 conversions from Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) as it looks to meet growing e-commerce demand.Three of the four aircraft will be inducted for conversion this year, with the fourth conversion to be carried out in 2022.“We are delighted to welcome GTLK Europe ...
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Turkish Cargo adds Munich freighter flights
Turkish Cargo will add freighter flights to Munich as it looks to capitalise on high-tech and automotive demand from the German city.The airline said that it will use an Airbus A330F on the weekly flight between Istanbul and Munich."Munich is considered as the technological metropolis of Germany, and it hosts ...
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Atlas and unions disagree over pilot contract progress
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings and the International Aviation Professionals (IAP) union have offering differing views on the progress of talks to settle the five-year dispute over pilot contracts.Following the announcement of its half-year results, the aviation company said that it expects the arbitration process to conclude in the second half ...
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Atlas Air Worldwide set for strong H1 performance in 2021
Freighter operator Atlas Air Worldwide has achieved increased net income and ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation) in the first quarter of this year and it expects continued strong performance.In its first quarter 2021 results, the freighter operator recorded a 33.8% year-on-year increase in revenues to $861.3m. Net ...
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Covid accelerates air cargo's adoption of technology
The covid crisis has accelerated air cargo’s adoption of technology and its push towards a more sustainable future, according to speakers at the Air Cargo Europe online event.Speaking on the Future of Air Cargo panel discussion, organised by Air Cargo News, Qatar Airlines chief officer cargo Guillaume Halleux said that ...
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NewsEnvirotainer launches Releye RLP container
Image source: EnvirotainerEnvirotainer has launched a new pharma container called the Releye RLP 30000 PC.The company unveiled the new product in a virtual press conference earlier today.The launch comes as the global rollout of Covid-19 vaccines continues.Envirotainer sought the opinions of "hundreds of experts in the temperature-controlled air freight industry" ...
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NewsInterview: Cainiao takes a smart approach to e-commerce logistics
James ZhaoHomeworking and lockdowns caused a rapid rise in e-commerce as global consumers, denied access to shopping malls and high street stores, turned to online shopping, some for the first time.In China, e-commerce was already riding high before the pandemic but, according to forecasts by research group eMarketer, some 52.1% ...
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NewsCLIVE: Air cargo bounces back in April
Air cargo volumes returned to pre-covid levels in April after a drop off in March while the overall market remains strained, according to the latest statistics from CLIVE Data Services.Figures from the data provider show that cargo tonnages increased by 1% in April compared with the same month in 2019 ...
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Liege Airport aims to reduce environmental impact of operations
Liege Airport, along with local aviation and development groups, have signed a co-operation agreement with airlines that aims to reduce the environmental impact of airport operations.The cargo specialist airport has teamed up with FedEx, ASL Airlines Belgium, CAL Cargo Airlines, and Challenge Airlines on the initiative.The main objectives of the ...
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NewsIntradco Global shows pigs can fly with UK-China flight
Animal air charter specialist Intradco Global, a subsidiary of Chapman Freeborn, has transported 1,030 purebred pigs from the UK to China.Landrace, Yorkshire and Duroc pig breeds were transported on a Boeing 747-8F aircraft on behalf of purebred genetics specialist Genesus.The trip involved a stop in Kazakhstan, during which time the ...