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dnata promotes Crozier to chief cargo officer
Guillaume Crozier has been promoted to chief cargo officer at global air and travel services provider dnata.According to Crozier's LinkedIn profile, he took up the position this month and remains based in the UAE. He has worked for dnata for over 13 years to date and has over 20 years ...
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NewsFreighters may be solution to Aeroflot's scramble for aircraft parts
Image source: Volga-Dnepr GroupRussian airline Aeroflot is reportedly exploring the possibility of using 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) for passenger aircraft parts.Aeroflot is in talks with Volga-Dnepr Group over the possibility of acquiring five 737-800BCFs that are currently part of Volga-Dnepr-owned Atran Airlines' fleet, according to Russian publication Kommersant.The aircraft ...
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Amerijet celebrates 50 years of flying
US freighter operator Amerijet International Airlines is this month celebrating 50 years of operations.The Miami-headquartered airline was founded in 1974 by David Bassett and initially operated as a Part 135 air-taxi operator with a single leased airplane.Since then it has evolved “into a market leader in the Caribbean & Central ...
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NewsIATA: Air cargo volumes predicted to rise 5.8% in 2025
Credit: tratong/ ShutterstockAir cargo volumes are predicted by IATA to rise by 5.8% year on year to reach 72.5m tonnes in 2025, supported by e-commerce and Red Sea-related demand.While demand is expected to continue to grow, the average yield is predicted to adjust downwards by 0.7%, but still remain well ...
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NewsDutch government announces latest plan to limit Schiphol flights
Image: ShutterstockThe Dutch government has announced its intention to limit flights at Schiphol to 478,000 aircraft movements next year.Earlier this year, the government announced it would limit flights at the airport to between 475,000-485,000 movements as part of efforts to reduce noise at the airport.The cut has now been confirmed ...
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NewsStonepeak takeover of ATSG to progress as 'go-shop' period expires
Photo: EFWInvestment firm Stonepeak's $3.1bn takeover of freighter aircraft leasing giant ATSG will move ahead following the expiration of a go-shop period.The two businesses entered into a definitive agreement for the deal in early November but this included a 35-day go-shop period, which came to an end at midnight on ...
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NewsLiege Airport tonnage up 16% in November
Photo: Markus Mainka/ ShutterstockLiege Airport recorded a 16% year on year increase in tonnage in November due to increased cargo airline and logistics activity in the surrounding area.The Belgian cargo hub reported tonnage of 112,106 tons compared t0 96,497 tons in the same month last year. Cargo aircraft movements in ...
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NewsEmirates SkyCargo adds spot quotes to digital offering
Photo: Emirates SkyCargoEmirates SkyCargo has launched a new service giving customers access to spot quotes on its e-SkyCargo digital platform.The Dubai-hubbed carrier said the eQuote service would allow customers to request and manage their spot quotations at any time.The solution will be progressively rolled out globally and will incorporate the ...
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UK and Dutch investors await approval to pick up Air Belgium’s freight operations
UK long-haul freight specialist Air One Holdings International and a Dutch firm, Peso Aviation Management, are looking to take over the cargo operations of struggling carrier Air Belgium.The two investors have submitted an offer to a business court which, according to Air Belgium, is set to issue a decision on ...
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NewsRetailers urge talks to avoid US east coast port strikes
Source: Strikernia/shutterstockRetailers and other leading trade associations are urging US east coast and Gulf Coast box terminal bosses and unions to hold talks to avoid potential strike action in January.A temporary contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and US Maritime Alliance (USMX) agreed in October after three days of ...
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NewsDSV predicts air cargo demand and capacity to be flat in 2025
Source: DSVDSV is expecting air cargo volumes and capacity additions to be flat next year but the supply-demand balance could still come under pressure.Writing in its regular market outlook, the Denmark-headquartered forwarder said that it is expecting the global air trade to normalise in 2025 following the e-commerce and Red ...
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NewsJoost van Doesburg quits Schiphol Airport after difficult tenure
Joost van Doesburg, head of cargo, Schiphol. Photo: Amsterdam Airport SchipholJoost van Doesburg has decided to step down from his position as head of cargo at Royal Schiphol Group with the airport citing "unjust defamatory allegations" made against him in its response to the news.Royal Schiphol Group did not elaborate ...
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Hybrid Air Vehicles prepares Airlander production site
Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) has begun survey and preparatory work for the new Airlander 10 production site in the UK.The work follows an agreement made in March with the City of Doncaster Council (CDC) for the development of the production site at Carcroft Common, Doncaster.HAV's 50-hectare site will house flagship ...
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NewsTIACA launches two new industry awards
Source: ShutterstockAir cargo association TIACA is launching two new industry awards to recognise industry leaders and rising stars.The Industry Leadership Award will recognise an individual who has been identified by the next generation of air cargo professionals as an inspirational figure who has "demonstrated a profound current impact on the ...
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NewsSF Airlines adds first 737-800 freighter
Photo: Jaromir Chalabala/ ShutterstockSF Airlines has invested further in fleet modernisation with the addition of its first Boeing 737-800 freighter.The next generation narrowbody aircraft was delivered this month, according to fleet tracking website Planespotters.This latest addition to the SF fleet is 17 and a half years old. The aircraft is ...
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NewsAir cargo avoids crazy peak season despite continued growth in November
Source: Supakitswn/ shutterstock.comAir cargo demand continued to increase at double-digit percentage levels in November but the industry managed to avoid supply chain chaos despite the rapid growth.The latest figures from data firm Xeneta show that air cargo demand increased by 10% year on year in November, the 13th consecutive month ...
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NewsEtihad Cargo appoints Newbold in global accounts role
Image: ShutterstockEtihad Cargo has appointed Andy Newbold as senior manager global accounts with the task of strengthening customer relationships.Newbold has more than 35 years of industry experience and has held leadership roles with international airlines, specialising in cargo operations, commercial strategy, and product management.For the past 15 years, Newbold has ...
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NewsReports: US approves Korean takeover of Asiana
Source: Thanhliemnguyen/ShutterstockThe US has reportedly approved Korean Air's takeover of Asiana Airlines, meaning the acquisition has now cleared its last regulatory hurdle.South Korea-based Maeil Business Newspaper said that according to industry sources, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) gave the green light for the acquisition on December 2."In the case ...
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NewsCargolux goes digital on air cargo bookings
Photo: CargoluxCargolux is adding its capacity to online booking portals cargo.one, CargoAi and WebCargo in response to customer demand for digital services.The freighter operator said that after an initial launch in the Benelux and Germany, availability on marketplaces will be gradually expanded to cover other countries and geographical regions.Explaining the ...
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NewsAirfreight demand drivers are problematic
Photo: stockphoto mania/ ShutterstockAirfreight has reached a tipping point when it comes to benefitting from the Red Sea crisis, while e-commerce is exacerbating trade lane imbalances.These were some of the key observations made by air cargo experts taking part in a Flexport webinar this week.Xeneta chief airfreight officer Niall van ...