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European Commission green lights Korean Air takeover of Asiana
Korean Air has completed another regulatory hurdle for its drawn-out acquisition of Asiana Airlines after the European Commission (EC) this week approved the deal.To gain approval from Brussels, the two airlines agreed to sell Asiana's freighter business after the commission had initially rejected the deal over concerns about its impact ...
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Etihad Cargo boosts safety and security of electronics
Etihad Cargo is increasing its efforts to ensure the safe and secure transportation of consumer electronics with a new offering for customers from March 1.The airline has developed and launched SecureTech in response to growing global demand from its customers and partners for a product that addresses the challenges of ...
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7Air Cargo nears operations with deal for two 737-800Fs
US startup 7Air Cargo is preparing to begin operations with a deal to add two 737-800SFs to its fleet.In a LinkedIn post on February 13, the Miami-based soon to be freighter operator said: "7Air secures two B737-800SFs as we enter the final stage of the approval process."The airline did not ...
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NewsSchiphol launches upgraded Port Community System
Joost van Doesburg, head of cargo, Schiphol. Photo: Amsterdam Airport SchipholAmsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched the upgraded version of its Port Community System (PCS) after four years’ of development with its fully owned cargo information platform, Cargonaut.The PCS is a single tech platform for information and data exchange between all ...
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NewsBFS the latest handler to add an embargo due to cargo surge
Source: SIHASAKPRACHUM/Shutterstock.comHandler Bangkok Flight Services (BFS) has become the second firm this week to add an embargo on general cargo imports due to a surge in volumes.The Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport handler said that it would not accept import cargo between midnight on Monday February 12 and the same time on ...
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NewsIATA's WCS focuses on driving sustainable and inclusive growth
Source: IATAAir cargo is an unsung hero of the global economy. In normal times, it delivers some 35% of the value of goods traded across borders. In the pandemic, air cargo brought medical supplies and vaccines to where they were needed.And today it is providing a vital transport alternative for ...
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NewsWFS extends handling contract with Air China Cargo in Madrid
Air China Cargo freighter. Photo: Worldwide Flight ServicesWorldwide Flight Services (WFS) has extended its cargo and ground handling contract with Air China Cargo for another three years at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport in Spain.Air China Cargo has been a longstanding customer of WFS in Madrid since commencing regular freighter operations ...
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NewsAir Cargo India set to open its doors
Source: Chay_Tee/Shutterstock.comThe Air Cargo India trade show will get underway tomorrow with organisers expecting 600 conference delegates and 12,000 exhibition visitors.The show is organised by Messe Muenchen India and will take place at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai between February 14 and 16.This upcoming edition will be co-located ...
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NewsReliable Robotics advances cargo flights certification
Photo: Reliable RoboticsUS autonomous aircraft firm Reliable Robotics has secured Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acceptance of requirements for its advanced aircraft navigation and autopilot systems.These systems provide continuous autopilot engagement throughout all phases of flight including automatic taxi, takeoff, and landing.Reliable Robotics and the FAA have established an agreement on ...
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Awesome Cargo looks to expand international operations
Mexican start-up carrier Awesome Cargo is requesting authority to expand its Airbus A330 operations to the US.Parent company TM Aerolineas requested a foreign air carrier permit for Awesome Cargo in a February 9 filing with the US Department of Transportation.It also signals the intention to grow the nascent brand. In ...
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Cargo hub project begins at Riga Airport
Latvian airline airBaltic has partnered with building company UPB Nams for the construction of a new cargo hub at Riga Airport.The Baltic Cargo Hub will dedicate approximately 5000 m2 to air cargo handling facilities and will be equipped with semi-automatic cargo handling equipment.This equipment is expected to improve cargo handling ...
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NewsQatar Cargo set to exit 747-8F operations as UPS takes aircraft
Source: Matheus Obst/ Shutterstock.comQatar Airways Cargo looks set to offload its two Boeing 747-8 freighters with UPS adding the two jumbos.Speaking following the announcement of its quarterly results, UPS chief financial officer Brian Newman confirmed that it had acquired two 747-8Fs "through Qatar".Newman said the aircraft additions were part of ...
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ECS is cargo GSSA for Thai VietJet Air
Thai VietJet Air has signed a master air cargo GSSA agreement with ECS Group for its Asia operations.ECS Group subsidiary AVS GSA Thailand will handle the contract responsibilities, supported by the overall ECS Asia network.The agreement, signed on February 1, allows low cost airline Thai VietJet Air to utilise ECS ...
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NewsDubai backlogs prompt dnata to add a temporary cargo embargo
Source: dnataGround handler dnata is implementing a two-day embargo on import shipments at its Dubai facilities as it tackles backlogs caused by a surge in demand.The embargo began at midnight on Monday February 13 and will run until Wednesday at the same time.The handler said that in January it had ...
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NewsHong Kong Air Cargo grows European e-commerce routes
Photo: Hong Kong Air CargoHong Kong Air Cargo is accelerating its European e-commerce business with the launch of a new route between Hong Kong and Liege in Belgium.The cargo carrier's new e-commerce route to Europe is served by Airbus A330-200 freighters.The first flight, RH375, departed from Hong Kong International Airport ...
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Kenya Airways Cargo expands reach with new UAE service
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has added a new regular freighter service between Mogadishu in Somalia and Sharjah following the delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 freighter.The carrier will initially operate the route weekly but hopes to add a second frequency in April. It has partnered with UAE-based cargo sales ...
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NewsMaersk takes air cargo bookings fully digital
Photo: MaerskMaersk has launched a "fully digital solution" for airfreight that it said offers customers "instant prices".The digital solution means that Maersk's customers can now book air cargo shipments for any of 70,000 airport pairings across more than 90 countries around the world."The new online solution available on Maersk.com provides ...
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MNG Airlines adds A330-200F
Turkish freighter operator MNG Airlines has grown its fleet with an Airbus A330-200F.The airline said in a LinkedIn post on Thursday February 8: "We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to the MNG Airlines family, the A330-200F, registered as TC-MCU. This aircraft strengthens our presence in the aviation industry with ...
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NewsTAAG Angola Airlines begins regular cargo flights
737-800BCF. Photo: TAAG Angola AirlinesTAAG Angola Airlines has begun operating regular cargo flights from Dr. Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport in Luanda, Angola.A weekly cargo service departs from Luanda every Monday and connects Angola to regional destinations in Lagos, Nigeria (LOS) and Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (BZV).The airline is carrying ...
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NewsBBN Airlines' third freighter set for action
Source: BBN Airlines IndonesiaBBN Airlines Indonesia is hoping to put its third Boeing 737-400 freighter into action in the opening weeks of March.The recently launched ACMI carrier took delivery of the converted freighter in November last year and since then it has been undergoing a maintenance check process.BBN said the ...